Friendly advice on windsplitter for 2018 Fatboy
Road Warrior
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From: PNW
If I had half the money I've spent on other bikes, trying different combinations of windshields and lowers to beat the wind and buffeting I could have bought my Fat Boy for the Street Bob price. This time I decided to go with a full face helmet and no shield or lowers. So far so good. But I ride mostly back roads, and spend very little time on the freeway, much less at speeds of 70 and higher. If I did I'd probably be trying all sorts of things on this bike too. But for now, it's nothing but my bike, my full face helmet and clean, non-buffeting air.
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Good luck guys, I wish you well in your endeavors to find that sweet spot without buffeting. It's there, but elusive. My best solution was on my VTX when I had a Batwing and a 14" Long Rider Shied on it, which took me many years to arrive at. Before that I would have been all over that little wunderlich, and probably still would if I was still trying to defeat nature. Though I might try to mount it some other way so that it wasn't directly in my line of sight. Necessity being the mother of invention and all.
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Good luck guys, I wish you well in your endeavors to find that sweet spot without buffeting. It's there, but elusive. My best solution was on my VTX when I had a Batwing and a 14" Long Rider Shied on it, which took me many years to arrive at. Before that I would have been all over that little wunderlich, and probably still would if I was still trying to defeat nature. Though I might try to mount it some other way so that it wasn't directly in my line of sight. Necessity being the mother of invention and all.
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Other than that.....yes, for Harley maintenance you'll need torque wrenches. Teng Tools are pretty good for the price and easily available on eBay.
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From: Ontario, Canada
Great description of the problem with this windshield. I also have 2018 FatBoy & installed the 15 HD windshield, and the problem is exactly as you described. I am 5 10 and the wind was bad with the original seat. After installing a new Hammock seat, the problem is much worse as I am now sitting 2 higher on the bike.
As I am unable to locate a batwing fairing for my bike, I will likely install the 21 Memphis Fats Nigjt Shades.
thanks again for the information👍
As I am unable to locate a batwing fairing for my bike, I will likely install the 21 Memphis Fats Nigjt Shades.
thanks again for the information👍
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From: Florida
Great description of the problem with this windshield. I also have 2018 FatBoy & installed the 15 HD windshield, and the problem is exactly as you described. I am 5 10 and the wind was bad with the original seat. After installing a new Hammock seat, the problem is much worse as I am now sitting 2 higher on the bike.
As I am unable to locate a batwing fairing for my bike, I will likely install the 21 Memphis Fats Nigjt Shades.
thanks again for the information👍
As I am unable to locate a batwing fairing for my bike, I will likely install the 21 Memphis Fats Nigjt Shades.
thanks again for the information👍
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2017
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From: Mason City, IA
I finally abandoned the 19" OEM shield and will be selling it soon.
I went with a Memphis Shades and then installed the Hot Wing on top. It is much better now, but still need to adjust the height. I'm also changing seats to a hammock, but have to wait till the end of the month or so. They are backordered.
I think I got the 19" one, but I might have been better off with a 15" version.
AFAIK, there are still no other shields out there.
Tom
I went with a Memphis Shades and then installed the Hot Wing on top. It is much better now, but still need to adjust the height. I'm also changing seats to a hammock, but have to wait till the end of the month or so. They are backordered.
I think I got the 19" one, but I might have been better off with a 15" version.
AFAIK, there are still no other shields out there.
Tom
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From: Western Australia
Hey guys, I'm about to have a custom screen made up, this thread has been very useful. I'll be designing in some lower extensions and making it angle adjustable. Is there anything you recommend?
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