The best windshield
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Just got shocked, yesterday, looking for a seat; I went to Corbin.com and saw their Dyna fairing is $1100 to $1300. The spiel is that is really "quiet" behind the fairing.
Anybody know if they can back that up? (Don't know the budget of the O.P.)
Still $1100 for a fairing seems really pricey, when the MS is maybe $500 all together.
Anybody know if they can back that up? (Don't know the budget of the O.P.)
Still $1100 for a fairing seems really pricey, when the MS is maybe $500 all together.
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From: Texas
I put a $100 Memphis Shield replacement plastic on the OEM hardware...no sense wasting good gas money on something that spends most of the time in a closet anyway...I only use it when it is really cold and or raining, or maybe a long road trip...maybe. If I didn't want the wind in my face, I'd drive, not ride...but that 30 degree rain smarts at 70 mph. 
Intermediate
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From: SE Ga
I have windvest on 96 softail custom and it is a well built shield but don't know how well it would do on Fat Bob. I have CeeBailey on the Fat Bob and for function it works well. I have never been able to eliminate the buffeting, only minimize.
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6th Gear
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Windshield
Thanks for all your reply. I also was looking at the klock werk (bill ) as I don't have a harley windshield to start with I would have to start with the harley one, maybe I can find a good used one for the quick release metal and go for the werk.
Road Master
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From: Cali
theres no magical windshield that everyone likes.
that said another +1 for the memphis shades batwing. i do get an updraft off my knees/shins but no pressure on my chest or helmet. great in the cold or really long rides.
i also ran the national cycle deflector that i wound up cutting down 4 inches. im replacing it this year with a flyscreen. for my more normal riding in decent weather.
that said another +1 for the memphis shades batwing. i do get an updraft off my knees/shins but no pressure on my chest or helmet. great in the cold or really long rides.
i also ran the national cycle deflector that i wound up cutting down 4 inches. im replacing it this year with a flyscreen. for my more normal riding in decent weather.
Cruiser
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From: florida
I got one i'll sell ya, pn 58346-06. brand new condition. $250
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From: Trophy Club, TX
I've had a National Cycle windscreen on my 08 FXDC for 6 years and had one on my 99 XL 1200C for 8 years and couldn't be happier. It's not going to win any beauty contests, but it's effective with virtually zero buffeting; it's durable and inexpensive; and it's easy to adjust and remove.
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From: Seattle Area
YMMV, but I don't think it is possible to have no buffeting without an adjustable on the fly windshield. The pressures change at different speeds and are dramatically different at 75 compared to 55.
Also, you can get perceived buffeting just from an angled wind. I'm using a National Cycle 2 Up, and tried their other two sizes. I sometimes ride with just a Kurakyn roll bag in warmer weather, and sometimes no windshield or bag.
Besides the winshield, the helmet makes a big difference in the buffeting. Some are a lot more than others. If I was starting over with windshields, I'd probably buy a medium size Harley adjustable that can slide up and down the forks for some adjustment.
Also, you can get perceived buffeting just from an angled wind. I'm using a National Cycle 2 Up, and tried their other two sizes. I sometimes ride with just a Kurakyn roll bag in warmer weather, and sometimes no windshield or bag.
Besides the winshield, the helmet makes a big difference in the buffeting. Some are a lot more than others. If I was starting over with windshields, I'd probably buy a medium size Harley adjustable that can slide up and down the forks for some adjustment.
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