Windshield advice
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Cruiser
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Windshield advice
Need a windshield that has less air turbulance behind it. Been using the compact quick release Harley for about 2 years. Always seemed to be alot of buffeting at highway speeds. Never liked the look of a windshield but after having one I'm willing to sacrifice form over function. Up to a point of course. What are you windshielders using. Is the Harley touring windshield a good choice or is there another brand [possibly Clearview] you would go with. Thanks.
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I have the Harley QD 18" windshield. It wasn't too bad but made my mustache stick up my nose. I raised the gas tank 2" and then tilted the shield back with 1" extensions on the bottom mount and it changed the wind dynamics, but really made my head shake. Then I removed the 1" extensions and rotated the windshield forward about 1/2" in the top brackets, the top brackets are slotted and allow this amount of forward tilt.
I've since ridden in some crosswinds and high speed runs without a problem. Just loosen the top and bottom screws to allow you to rotate the windshield forward, tighten them up and give it a try. You can then experiment with how high or low you choose to clamp the QDs to the fork tubes. Setting it lower over the headlight helps block a lot of that wind from entering from below. I'm still running the 2" tank lift, so don't know how it would be without it, but try it with what you have.
I've since ridden in some crosswinds and high speed runs without a problem. Just loosen the top and bottom screws to allow you to rotate the windshield forward, tighten them up and give it a try. You can then experiment with how high or low you choose to clamp the QDs to the fork tubes. Setting it lower over the headlight helps block a lot of that wind from entering from below. I'm still running the 2" tank lift, so don't know how it would be without it, but try it with what you have.
Last edited by HemiOrange; Apr 29, 2011 at 02:41 AM.
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Was going to suggest the windshield I use (in the winter and long highway rides) since I experience no buffeting, and unfortunately found it's probably the same one you have and don't like, the HD Quick Release Compact, model # 58346-06.
Good luck and hope you find one that works for you.
Good luck and hope you find one that works for you.
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Road Captain
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Windvest 14" shield here.
I live along the front range in colorado - it's really common for us to have 40mph + winds here... about a month ago we had 89 mph winds one night. So, if you can't handle the wind, you don't ride much here.
I like the windvest shield. You still get some wind, but it takes the bulk of it off your chest so you don't feel like you'll get blown off your seat, and you still feel like your riding a motorcycle. I also like that it doesn't subtract from the look of the bike in my opinion.
I live along the front range in colorado - it's really common for us to have 40mph + winds here... about a month ago we had 89 mph winds one night. So, if you can't handle the wind, you don't ride much here.
I like the windvest shield. You still get some wind, but it takes the bulk of it off your chest so you don't feel like you'll get blown off your seat, and you still feel like your riding a motorcycle. I also like that it doesn't subtract from the look of the bike in my opinion.
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Good looking windshield.
Windvest 14" shield here.
I live along the front range in colorado - it's really common for us to have 40mph + winds here... about a month ago we had 89 mph winds one night. So, if you can't handle the wind, you don't ride much here.
I like the windvest shield. You still get some wind, but it takes the bulk of it off your chest so you don't feel like you'll get blown off your seat, and you still feel like your riding a motorcycle. I also like that it doesn't subtract from the look of the bike in my opinion.
I live along the front range in colorado - it's really common for us to have 40mph + winds here... about a month ago we had 89 mph winds one night. So, if you can't handle the wind, you don't ride much here.
I like the windvest shield. You still get some wind, but it takes the bulk of it off your chest so you don't feel like you'll get blown off your seat, and you still feel like your riding a motorcycle. I also like that it doesn't subtract from the look of the bike in my opinion.