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May 18, 2014 | 08:09 PM

CGURRO

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New MN Switch Back convert

I just crossed over from a 2012 Road Glide Ultra to a used 2012 w/1k miles and a V&H slip on muffler with some accessories about 2 weeks ago. I finally ( MN weather) got to take it on a 200 mi. ride yesterday with my wife on some back country curves and freeway speeds. I was looking for the 2700-3500rpm vibes while on the freeway and did notice some vibration at 85-90mph. Nothing too out of the ordinary with no teeth jarring episodes. Now is that because I have the V&H slip on muffler? I've had other dynas (2000 FXDX & 2008 FXDF) in the past with no major vibration issues. However, the windshield was an issue. Wearing a 1/2 helmet the wind @ 80 mph was good over the top of the shield. I felt most of the wind seemed like it was coming from the bottom on both sides. Any help with this would be great.

May 18, 2014 | 08:31 PM

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more on wind management here..
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...treet-bob.html

May 19, 2014 | 02:50 AM

Chinashop bull

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Welcome. Great choice in bikes.

May 19, 2014 | 06:58 AM

studad

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I switched to the curved KlockWerks windshield, and it's an improvement. It's got a couple inches width over stock, and that seems to be what really did it for me. I'm sure the curve and the 'flip' at the top makes it act like a little taller shield. I like that it pushes most of the wind and bugs out past my hands.

It's still blustery BS from below. Keeping my knees on the tank helps. Not using a windshield helps the most.

May 20, 2014 | 05:15 AM

1HD1C

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you need fork deflectors

May 20, 2014 | 06:40 AM

CGURRO

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1HD1C

you need fork deflectors

I don't see any on the Harley site for the FLD.
Any recommendations?

May 20, 2014 | 01:46 PM

studad

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There are none sold for the FLD. You have to use the top hole and drill the bottom hole. It's not too big of a project. They are sold for the Road King and maybe for the softail?