Anyone tour on a Dyna?
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,751
Likes: 1
From: USA
I just did my first touring trip on my 2010 Street Bob. Orlando to Memphis (786 miles) in one day going up, two days coming back. It handled great and cruised well at 75-80. I have an HD windshield - 14 inch which I highly recommend with the Street Bob's mini-apes.
I was worried because I traded in a Street glide for the Street Bob and that was touring heaven, but the Bob was very enjoyable. No regrets.
I was worried because I traded in a Street glide for the Street Bob and that was touring heaven, but the Bob was very enjoyable. No regrets.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 4,990
Likes: 9
From: Marina del Rey
X adjustment
...did you have any problem with buffeting? I wear a fullface and have NEVER been able to use a HD windshield on any Dyna I've owned (Low Rider, Fat Bob) without severe buffeting at highway speeds. It's gotten to the point where I've eliminated using a shield altogether since fighting the wind is preferable to getting headaches and double vision from the buffeting.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,751
Likes: 1
From: USA
With the Harley's QD windshields, you only have about 2" height adjustment. I've owned 6 Dynas and all of them, I've experimented with different heights and even different size windshields and I never was able to eliminate the highway buffeting to the point where I was comfortable. Granted, there's more to it than just windshield height - the fact that I wear a full face and the lack of lower wind deflectors are contributing factors. Anyway, I don't want to hijack the thread (any more than I have).
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 385
Likes: 0
From: Where Uncle Sam tells me to live!
ida know.... i have a compact windshield and a half helmet and i have never had headaches or double vision from the buffeting. not to mention the top of the shield when it is mounted high is just BARELY above my center of sight. mounted low it is just BARELY below it. i have to either sit up perfectly straight or slouch to get around it. but other than that i am glad i have it when i ride to michigan from where ever i am stationed. always a fun ride!
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 406
Likes: 13
From: Langley, BC. Canada
Ok - I realize I'm late to the thread party but I have to ask... With the HD windshield, did you have any problem with buffeting? I wear a fullface and have NEVER been able to use a HD windshield on any Dyna I've owned (Low Rider, Fat Bob) without severe buffeting at highway speeds. It's gotten to the point where I've eliminated using a shield altogether since fighting the wind is preferable to getting headaches and double vision from the buffeting.
There is a Flyscreen just listed on this forum today, if you are interested and the price is excellent.
98 Dyna Low Rider Parts
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...der-parts.html
Here is my bike with the Flyscreen on it.
<a href="http://s285.photobucket.com/albums/ll73/GDT3/2001%20FXDWG%20Wide%20Glide/?action=view&current=misc046.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll73/GDT3/2001%20FXDWG%20Wide%20Glide/misc046.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
<a href="http://s285.photobucket.com/albums/ll73/GDT3/2001%20FXDWG%20Wide%20Glide/?action=view&current=FXDWGRFClean.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll73/GDT3/2001%20FXDWG%20Wide%20Glide/FXDWGRFClean.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
Here's another one on the ride. A little loaded up, but it rode beautifully.
<a href="http://s285.photobucket.com/albums/ll73/GDT3/?action=view&current=DadDustinbiketrip07-2010007.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll73/GDT3/DadDustinbiketrip07-2010007.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
Cheers,
Don
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 4,990
Likes: 9
From: Marina del Rey
touring gear
No, you won't entirely eliminate it under all conditions. There will occasionally be some combination of wind direction and strength that can cause buffeting. I am using a 3/4 helmet w/ flip-up shield. My bike has no wind deflectors--just the w/s, as shown.