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First off I want to give props to fskitch for solving this problem. Then I want to comment on the "noise created" Scaredofrain mentioned. The solution to them making a sound like a horn is fixed by running a small line between the two pieces of PVC to relieve the pressure. This is a common fix for the drone sound some mufflers make on cars.
What size tubing did you use?? Need to try this on my Sportster!!!
Sorry--good catch. I edited my post to include ž" PVC.
On my wifes sportster I added 2" "mending plates" to arch the top of the windshield forward so the buffeting air goes above her head. I had the same set up on my dyna and it was very effective. I changed my front end to accept road king hardware and a softail shield so the quick connect hardware went away on my bike. So plan B (PVC) went into effect. You may want to give the mending plates a try-available near the gate hinge area of your local hardware.
You want to be careful you don't end up with a motorised air horn. These hoses can cause a hell of a noise when air passes through them at the right speed.
Not cut and positioned like that. You should study a bit about horns/wind instruments/etc before making off hand judgement.
Heck all you have to do is play in a child's jug band to know sound is made blowing across a hole not into it.
Briliant. Now all I have to do, to avoid a natural occurring phenomena of wind,while riding,is cobble some shithouse plumbing to my motor. Thus eliminating that pesky air flow that clears the mind. Is this the Prius forum?
Briliant. Now all I have to do, to avoid a natural occurring phenomena of wind,while riding,is cobble some shithouse plumbing to my motor. Thus eliminating that pesky air flow that clears the mind. Is this the Prius forum?
^^ Pay him no mind. He needs that wind blowing so he doesn't have to smell his own farts .
Good job on the fix ..
Not cut and positioned like that. You should study a bit about horns/wind instruments/etc before making off hand judgement.
Heck all you have to do is play in a child's jug band to know sound is made blowing across a hole not into it.
I work with harmonica type hose a lot and use it as conduit for cabling and such. When using an industrial vacuum cleaner to pull a draw string through it creates a high pitched noise that is deafening. So my "off-hand" remark is not that far fetched. I do not play in a children's jug band like you seem to do and do not have a master's degree in wind instruments as you seem to have.
I do however have a tendency to voice concerns if I see a potential problem that a forum member may set himself up for.
Next time I shall refrain from comments until Professor JohnMn, the Forums Oracle has spoken.
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