Block wind from coming in the side
Road Master
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A tank lift definitely reduces the amount of air flowing over the top of the tank to hit the rider in the chest.
For many this will reduce buffeting. For others it will make no difference. The change could even increase the buffeting effect. There are MANY variables.
For many this will reduce buffeting. For others it will make no difference. The change could even increase the buffeting effect. There are MANY variables.
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Thanks, DK. That seems to be the opinion of many others as well, which is why I suggested it. It may or not help the op on his bike. But for JaronB to blatantly say "Tank lift made no difference in wind from the windshield." ,as if it wouldn't help anyone just because it made no difference for him is just plain ignorant. Especially when many others have said it would, which is why I plan on trying it myself.
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didnt read anywhere he said a tank lift will work for no one.
stop being so
over a tank lift. its a tank lift ndfastln, nothing morecome to think of it, you dont even have one, so what do you actually know? others opinions
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this sounds like his personal experiance made no difference. maybe he has big thighs. maybe he is 6'4 and a tank lift does nothing for him?
didnt read anywhere he said a tank lift will work for no one.
stop being so over a tank lift. its a tank lift ndfastln, nothing more
come to think of it, you dont even have one, so what do you actually know? others opinions
didnt read anywhere he said a tank lift will work for no one.
stop being so
over a tank lift. its a tank lift ndfastln, nothing morecome to think of it, you dont even have one, so what do you actually know? others opinions
I am not upset over anything. The op asked for idea's, I gave him one trying to be helpful and make a suggestion others have said worked for them. I never said it would work, or it worked for me, only that it had worked for others. I posted several links on this very subject, which has alot of info on what worked for others, many saying a tank lift didn't work for them, but offered suggestions on what did work for them. What have you added to this thread? Nothing! Only ignorant smartass comments. If you have nothing useful to add then stop wasting other people's time.
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Thanks, DK. That seems to be the opinion of many others as well, which is why I suggested it. It may or not help the op on his bike. But for JaronB to blatantly say "Tank lift made no difference in wind from the windshield." ,as if it wouldn't help anyone just because it made no difference for him is just plain ignorant. Especially when many others have said it would, which is why I plan on trying it myself.
Last edited by JaronB; Jan 31, 2014 at 04:53 PM.
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I also ran a windshield for a while and was getting some turbulence. I decided to go with a bagger look so I recently bought a fairing which helped with the turbulence but I am still getting some from down low, which is why I plan on trying a tank lift, and would have done so by now but I am also making alot of other changes like widening a lowboy fender and fabricating mounts to it, going from 10" apes to 13" Bonanza II apes, lengthening the rear fender by adding the rear section of a wide glide fender to the bottom of the stock SB fender to match the angle of hard bags I modified to fit around the shocks. I've been working on cars and bikes for 32 years, having owned my own shop for 23 years. I never meant to say or to imply that raising the tank WILL help, only make a suggestion that it may help and is worth a try, especially being a cheap and easy mod. I don't claim to be any kind of expert, only make what I thought is a helpful suggestion. I hope the op has gained some useful info, and I apologize if I sounded harsh. I also edited my post to not sound so harsh.
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Road Captain
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From: Glen Rose TX
I'm a small Windvest Windshield kind of guy, look over it not through it.
No annoying buffeting, can one hand it at 85mph all day long and any wind/cold from other directions is addressed with wearing appropriate clothing.
I don't know about side wind ... in a stiff sidebreeze the Fatbob is the most stable bike I've ever owned... maybe you are talking about something else
No annoying buffeting, can one hand it at 85mph all day long and any wind/cold from other directions is addressed with wearing appropriate clothing.
I don't know about side wind ... in a stiff sidebreeze the Fatbob is the most stable bike I've ever owned... maybe you are talking about something else
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I have no experience with the big Touring shield but I love my Super Sport quick detach shield. It is a smaller sized shield that I like the looks of.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...-20-5783808--1
I still get the "good" wind that lets you enjoy the ride, but it makes it comfortable enough that I can wear sunglasses...usually any wind in my face makes my eyes water so this really impresses me.
I have modded mine by cutting it higher around the headlight, which allowed me to drop where it sits on the forks which helps with that air coming up from underneath. I also fabbed up some lowers, which are attached directly to the shield so everything removes in seconds.
I have also trimmed the very top so that I can see over it (5'7") and added the fork baffle. I also have a tank lift and cannot say whether it helps or not! lol
I pretty much leave it on constantly especially when riding with my wife and I think it looks just fine for my bike's style.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...-20-5783808--1
I still get the "good" wind that lets you enjoy the ride, but it makes it comfortable enough that I can wear sunglasses...usually any wind in my face makes my eyes water so this really impresses me.
I have modded mine by cutting it higher around the headlight, which allowed me to drop where it sits on the forks which helps with that air coming up from underneath. I also fabbed up some lowers, which are attached directly to the shield so everything removes in seconds.
I have also trimmed the very top so that I can see over it (5'7") and added the fork baffle. I also have a tank lift and cannot say whether it helps or not! lol
I pretty much leave it on constantly especially when riding with my wife and I think it looks just fine for my bike's style.
