softail standard windshield
Road Master
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RE: softail standard windshield
06FXST
How tall are you, I don't want to get the wrong size so was just wondering. Don't know if the 14" or 16" will work for me.
How tall are you, I don't want to get the wrong size so was just wondering. Don't know if the 14" or 16" will work for me.
ORIGINAL: O6FXST
Joedirte...love that screen name! I have a standard with mini-apes and have been trying to get a good windshield setup for the past year. First I tried a HD detachable but didn't like it, too big, too much updraft, felt like I was ridin a bagger.
I was given a windvest with a 14" windshield and it made an incredible difference although I was still getting some buffeting on my face. I called windvest and they said my windshield was too short and that I needed a 16". I tried to go cheap but cracked the 14" when I tried to drill holes to make it taller, ended up ordering the 16". Life is sweet now, I did a 200 mile test Sunday, no wind pounding on my chest, very little wind on my face, no problems with sunglasses leaking, arms and hands don't get tired pulling against the wind and best of all I can hear my pipes at 80MPH just like I am standing next to it. I have the clear windshield and when I look at the bike I dont' even notice it anymore, it is not nearly as noticeable as the big shields with all the metal framework. They are a little spendy but well worth it in my opinion. I am seeing a lot of bikes with them now. I am going on a run to Phoenix next weekend and I am so glad I got this windshield thing solved. Hope this helps, good luck.
Joedirte...love that screen name! I have a standard with mini-apes and have been trying to get a good windshield setup for the past year. First I tried a HD detachable but didn't like it, too big, too much updraft, felt like I was ridin a bagger.
I was given a windvest with a 14" windshield and it made an incredible difference although I was still getting some buffeting on my face. I called windvest and they said my windshield was too short and that I needed a 16". I tried to go cheap but cracked the 14" when I tried to drill holes to make it taller, ended up ordering the 16". Life is sweet now, I did a 200 mile test Sunday, no wind pounding on my chest, very little wind on my face, no problems with sunglasses leaking, arms and hands don't get tired pulling against the wind and best of all I can hear my pipes at 80MPH just like I am standing next to it. I have the clear windshield and when I look at the bike I dont' even notice it anymore, it is not nearly as noticeable as the big shields with all the metal framework. They are a little spendy but well worth it in my opinion. I am seeing a lot of bikes with them now. I am going on a run to Phoenix next weekend and I am so glad I got this windshield thing solved. Hope this helps, good luck.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Southern Indiana
RE: softail standard windshield
5'11" barefooted. The 14" can be adjusted 1" up or down, the 16" can be adjusted 2" up or down. Coop, I noticed you ride a nightrain, FYI windvest just came out with a wrinkle black setup last year for the NT.
Road Warrior
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From: South County, CA.
RE: softail standard windshield
I Have a Windvest on my '07 Custom. I went with the 14" and also needed to move up to the 16" (I'm 6'4") Of course, I got mine on E-Bay for $50, and the extra windshield cost $50 also. So I saved $250 off MSRP[8D]
Banned Camp
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From: Simpsonville, SC
RE: softail standard windshield
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Live2Ride,
Do you experience any under the windshield helmet buffeting using the Windvest? Also, what size apes are you running on your custom?
Thanks,
Jack
Live2Ride,
Do you experience any under the windshield helmet buffeting using the Windvest? Also, what size apes are you running on your custom?
Thanks,
Jack
The bars on my bike are 12.5" Wild 1 Chubbys. I'm 5'6" and they fit me perfect. My arms are right at shoulder height. Maybe a hair under. I think the bars and Windvest are the best mods I've made to my bike. They look good, and make ridin' that much more enjoyable due to how much more comfortable it is.
Tourer
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RE: softail standard windshield
I've been watching with interest. I have the HD removable on a Fatboy. The Fatboy seems to be a buffeter no matter what you do for some reason noone seems to be able to figure out. Live2Ride, did your dad's problem get solved enough to scrap the HD windshield? Really that much different?
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From: Simpsonville, SC
RE: softail standard windshield
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I've been watching with interest. I have the HD removable on a Fatboy. The Fatboy seems to be a buffeter no matter what you do for some reason noone seems to be able to figure out. Live2Ride, did your dad's problem get solved enough to scrap the HD windshield? Really that much different?
I've been watching with interest. I have the HD removable on a Fatboy. The Fatboy seems to be a buffeter no matter what you do for some reason noone seems to be able to figure out. Live2Ride, did your dad's problem get solved enough to scrap the HD windshield? Really that much different?
Road Captain
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From: Portland, OR
RE: softail standard windshield
Sorry for the late response. I don't really experience ...
Thanks for the info! I think every post I've ever read from someone using a Windvest, says they do not experience helmet buffeting and that confuses me, but guess it must be because of the unique design. I bought a Memphis Del Rio sport shield and the under the shield wind buffeting will rip your head clean off. I had to buy the Memphis lowers, which look like crap IMO, to omit the buffeting. The lowers is a good solution, I just hate the looks.
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Banned Camp
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Simpsonville, SC
RE: softail standard windshield
ORIGINAL: priceamp
Thanks for the info! I think every post I've ever read from someone using a Windvest, says they do not experience helmet buffeting and that confuses me, but guess it must be because of the unique design. I bought a Memphis Del Rio sport shield and the under the shield wind buffeting will rip your head clean off. I had to buy the Memphis lowers, which look like crap IMO, to omit the buffeting. The lowers is a good solution, I just hate the looks.
Sorry for the late response. I don't really experience ...
Thanks for the info! I think every post I've ever read from someone using a Windvest, says they do not experience helmet buffeting and that confuses me, but guess it must be because of the unique design. I bought a Memphis Del Rio sport shield and the under the shield wind buffeting will rip your head clean off. I had to buy the Memphis lowers, which look like crap IMO, to omit the buffeting. The lowers is a good solution, I just hate the looks.
