Quarter fairing vs HD windshield
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Quarter fairing vs HD windshield
I have a HD compact quick release windshield, but like the looks of the quarter fairings. How does the wind protection from the quarter fairing compare to the HD compact windshield?
I like the looks of the fairing, but can't give up to much more wind protection. Also don't want a tall shield on the quarter fairing.
Thanks for any input
I like the looks of the fairing, but can't give up to much more wind protection. Also don't want a tall shield on the quarter fairing.
Thanks for any input
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I'm interested in this also...like the protection of my HD super sport windshield, but been considering a quarter fairing for better appearance. For the price, I like the Memphis Shades gauntlet fairing, but not sure how much protection is really provides. There are lots of options with quarter fairings....be interested to see what others have to say.
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ive had both and the quarter fairing is a joke when it comes to wind protection. unless you relocate your headlight higher all the wind gets focused to your face or helmet causing insane amount of buffeting for me at least. I currently have the 18" compact qd windshield and like it much better. not the best looking thing but im done sacrificing comfort just to look like every other soa look a like dyna.
Last edited by fxdc rider; Apr 11, 2014 at 03:07 PM.
Not having experience with a windshield, I can't offer a comparison. I will say that the MS Gauntlet takes The wind off my chest really well. The air over the top comes right over the top of my helmet. No buffeting for me.
The Gauntlet is wider than most of the other quarter fairings. The air pushes around the rider.
The Gauntlet is wider than most of the other quarter fairings. The air pushes around the rider.
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Not having experience with a windshield, I can't offer a comparison. I will say that the MS Gauntlet takes The wind off my chest really well. The air over the top comes right over the top of my helmet. No buffeting for me.
The Gauntlet is wider than most of the other quarter fairings. The air pushes around the rider.
The Gauntlet is wider than most of the other quarter fairings. The air pushes around the rider.
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It depends...... no, really. When I am riding my Deuce I use the tall windshield. Why? I am 6'4" and sit pretty tall in the saddle, and my riding position on that bike is almost straight up. The 'tall' windshield allows for the air to flow up and over the shield and my helmet.
When I had a KZ1000R I had a bikini faring... very small, but I was sitting in a forward leaning position (it had rear controls only). Not very helpful at 65mph; but tucked in at 140, helped a bunch...
Hope this helps... oh; and I only weighted about 180 lbs then; now I'm 240 and the Deuce fits....
It depends...... no, really. When I am riding my Deuce I use the tall windshield. Why? I am 6'4" and sit pretty tall in the saddle, and my riding position on that bike is almost straight up. The 'tall' windshield allows for the air to flow up and over the shield and my helmet.
When I had a KZ1000R I had a bikini faring... very small, but I was sitting in a forward leaning position (it had rear controls only). Not very helpful at 65mph; but tucked in at 140, helped a bunch...
Hope this helps... oh; and I only weighted about 180 lbs then; now I'm 240 and the Deuce fits....
Last edited by PTSDBob; Apr 11, 2014 at 03:24 PM. Reason: adding more info
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I had the Harley 1/4 fairing for the last 6 years or so. Worked great to take the wind blast off my chest--no buffeting ever. I recently ditched the 1/4 fairing and now run the harley 18" compact. Much more wind protection and comfort with the windshield. I have no issues with buffeting at all. I have had an old bagger wind deflector mounted and fitted to my bottom tree for the last 4-5 years. I'm 6' and I look THROUGH the
windshield--not over it. I switch from full-face to beanie, still no difference regarding wind blast and comfort.
windshield--not over it. I switch from full-face to beanie, still no difference regarding wind blast and comfort.
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I'm interested in this also...like the protection of my HD super sport windshield, but been considering a quarter fairing for better appearance. For the price, I like the Memphis Shades gauntlet fairing, but not sure how much protection is really provides. There are lots of options with quarter fairings....be interested to see what others have to say.