I can't win, need advice!
I can't win, need advice!
I have come to the realization that I have to keep my windshield on my bike.
I have tendonitis in my elbows and carpel tunnel in wrists, but I'm not giving up riding and surgery is out of the question right now.
The problem is, with the windshield off, obviously I can't withstand the wind pressure anymore. I end up in severe pain after about 20-30 miles.
With the windshield on I can ride a lot further between breaks, but it creates an up-draft behind the windshield that blows my beard up my nose and dries my eyes out to the point that I can't see worth a damn. Tried a full face helmet and absolutely hated it. Short of a full fairing that I think would look odd on my bike, I'm out of ideas.....any suggestions?
My bike is a 2001 Low Rider, detachable windshield is a Memphis Shades.
I have tendonitis in my elbows and carpel tunnel in wrists, but I'm not giving up riding and surgery is out of the question right now.
The problem is, with the windshield off, obviously I can't withstand the wind pressure anymore. I end up in severe pain after about 20-30 miles.
With the windshield on I can ride a lot further between breaks, but it creates an up-draft behind the windshield that blows my beard up my nose and dries my eyes out to the point that I can't see worth a damn. Tried a full face helmet and absolutely hated it. Short of a full fairing that I think would look odd on my bike, I'm out of ideas.....any suggestions?
My bike is a 2001 Low Rider, detachable windshield is a Memphis Shades.
I added 1.5" riser extensions a few weeks ago. It helped a little with the wrist and elbow position, but not enough. Its mainly the draft from under the windshield that's getting to me.
Do fork deflectors help this matter at all?
Do fork deflectors help this matter at all?
Road Master
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From: Arkansas
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Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 676
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From: Glendale, AZ
I have the same issue when the windshield is on, and the wind blows "up" your face. When on long rides, with the wife, I use the windshield. Got so bad one time, I had the wife put her arms around me and blocked the air by turning her palms down. 
Anyway, I started wearing a bandanna over my nose and mouth on long rides, which took care of it.
Try experimenting with different windshield angles, and you may find one that works better. Fork deflectors will do the trick, but I dont like the way they look. You could also try going to your local dealer and test ride different bikes with fairings/windshields etc, to see if you can find a combination that works, and then set your bike up the same way.
Anyway, I started wearing a bandanna over my nose and mouth on long rides, which took care of it. Try experimenting with different windshield angles, and you may find one that works better. Fork deflectors will do the trick, but I dont like the way they look. You could also try going to your local dealer and test ride different bikes with fairings/windshields etc, to see if you can find a combination that works, and then set your bike up the same way.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 175
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From: savage mn
How longs the beard? Pony tail it, or a bandana... Googles would help a lot .. I know a couple guys with the same issue with their eyes. Goggles solved it...
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If you move your hands around the windscreen you will see that most of the disturbing air is coming from around the bottom of the tank area. Lowers on the forks help a lot. Depending on your height. There is also a baffle that mounts under the bottom triple tree that helps some.
I prefer glasses that are used like goggles.
Several of the windshield makers will make you a recurve from the one you have. Call them and send them your windshield. You will use the mounting system that you are currently using.
I prefer glasses that are used like goggles.
Several of the windshield makers will make you a recurve from the one you have. Call them and send them your windshield. You will use the mounting system that you are currently using.
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