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Old May 28, 2013 | 12:21 PM
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75 mph; 25-30 mph cross wind; vision bouncing up and down; what helps?
 
Old May 28, 2013 | 12:23 PM
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Only a lower speed. Can't help the wind, only how hard you hit it.
 
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no windshield
 
Old May 28, 2013 | 01:09 PM
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Get a Camry.
 
Old May 28, 2013 | 01:26 PM
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What helps? Nothing that I know of. I have a face shield and that helps me a lot.
 
Old May 28, 2013 | 02:22 PM
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it would help if we knew what kind of bike you have..
 
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full face helmet

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Old May 28, 2013 | 02:31 PM
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Throw us a bone here...need more specifics than speed & wind. Be nice to know your bike, accessories, headgear and glasses/shades...

Reason; there's different recommendations for various elements.
 
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Old May 28, 2013 | 03:08 PM
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sorry-'12 softail deluxe, HD windshield-tops out right below my eyes; shoei quest full face and shoei j-cruise 3/4 with shield and sun visor. wear prescription sun glasses on quest. seeme like more buffeting on full face for some reason.
 
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Next time you ride try lowering your head below the top edge of the windshield and see if that helps. If it helps then maybe you need a taller windshield, a shorter seat, or the removal of a few vertebrae.
 



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