Need Dyna Help
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Need Dyna Help
I have an 09 Dyna Low Rider that I thoroughly enjoy except for when it comes time to ride on the interstate. It does real well until I get up around 65 or so and then the wind turbulence makes it unbearable to ride. I switched out the windshield that came with the bike for a larger one and I cant say it actually helped out any. Maybe a little. I've been thinking of buying a fairing but hate to drop the $500 only to find out it didn't help any. If anyone has any suggestions I would sure appreciate them.
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Hard to know from your initial post but on mine, riding with out a windshield and wearing a HD full face helmet, it was unbearable. I changed to a Schuberth helmet and I can ride as fast as I want and I don't feel ANY buffeting. On a long trip I will occasionally use the HD detachable windshield and I have no issues. Prefer to ride without!
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I had the same issues with my '09 FXDF, clip-on windshield, and modular helmet. I ditched the windshield and just use the helmet... MUCH better.
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I used to have that issue, (07 FXD) I found the answer was not the windsheild nor was it a helmet. Problem turned out to be a lack of Horsepower for interstate riding.
At stock your only getting around 65 Horsepower. The lack of which seriously compermizes your confidence. Do a proper Stage 1 upgrade with Pipes, Chip, A/C, and Dyno Tune. And your Problem will disappear.
At stock your only getting around 65 Horsepower. The lack of which seriously compermizes your confidence. Do a proper Stage 1 upgrade with Pipes, Chip, A/C, and Dyno Tune. And your Problem will disappear.
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I ride an 05 Dyna on long runs.
I use a detachable windshield raised as high as I can get it.
I use a full face modular helmet on long runs with it.
No issue with turbulence.
Half helmets are more suceptible to turbulence.
Post the size of the windshield your are running.
Where does it cross your line of vision? Is it higher or lower than your line of vision?
My dyna is rock solid running 74-79 mph for hours on end. (just fast enough over the speed limit to keep johnny law happy)
Even without the windshield on you shouldn't be getting turbulence. You are getting slapped by a wall of wind, but not turbulence.
Please post more specifics.
I use a detachable windshield raised as high as I can get it.
I use a full face modular helmet on long runs with it.
No issue with turbulence.
Half helmets are more suceptible to turbulence.
Post the size of the windshield your are running.
Where does it cross your line of vision? Is it higher or lower than your line of vision?
My dyna is rock solid running 74-79 mph for hours on end. (just fast enough over the speed limit to keep johnny law happy)
Even without the windshield on you shouldn't be getting turbulence. You are getting slapped by a wall of wind, but not turbulence.
Please post more specifics.
Last edited by Jonesee; Mar 21, 2013 at 03:58 PM.