Fatboy windsheild ?????
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 156
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From: Iowa
I'm 6 foot with a 32" inseam
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With both HD shields I needed the "Chrome Fork Air Deflectors" to stop the head buffering.
They work great, makes the ride easy and enjoyable.
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The King Size - 20 1/2"
The top was right at my eye level, annoying
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The Nostalgic 17" \\;I was looking about 3" over it.
Leans back (angles) \\;more than the King Size.
Shield is in line with the front forks
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The Memphis Shades \\;19" El Paso
I was looking about 3" over the top of it.
Best looking but:
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No head buffering, but it did have a lot of wind noise in my ears. Annoying
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With both HD shields I needed the "Chrome Fork Air Deflectors" to stop the head buffering.
They work great, makes the ride easy and enjoyable.
 \\;
The King Size - 20 1/2"
The top was right at my eye level, annoying
 \\;
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 \\;
The Nostalgic 17" \\;I was looking about 3" over it.
Leans back (angles) \\;more than the King Size.
Shield is in line with the front forks
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The Memphis Shades \\;19" El Paso
I was looking about 3" over the top of it.
Best looking but:
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No head buffering, but it did have a lot of wind noise in my ears. Annoying
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Novice
Joined: Aug 2008
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i don't want to sound dumb... but what is head buffering... if it is what i think it is it is the wind turbulence that comes over top of the windshield hitting your head and face... if this correct...
i have a detachable windshield on my 98 fatboy i like the look but don't like the turbulence that it gives me.. it has actually shook my visor loose on my helmet and stripped one of my visor screws... i'm actually looking into the process of putting a batwing fairing on instead of the windshield...anybody have input with this...
thanks
i have a detachable windshield on my 98 fatboy i like the look but don't like the turbulence that it gives me.. it has actually shook my visor loose on my helmet and stripped one of my visor screws... i'm actually looking into the process of putting a batwing fairing on instead of the windshield...anybody have input with this...
thanks
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 233
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From: MI
buffeting
most of the wind buffeting that you feel is coming up from under the windshield. it flows through the forks and around the gas tank and up your chest into your face and helmet. the head shaking sucks. put your arm across your chest while riding and feel the difference in your face and helmet area (like in the flap vest ad). i did put the deflectors on for this reason, as explained in the forum here. they do work surprisingly well. i can cruise at 70 without having my head all shook up.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Punta Gorda,FL
I would go with the HD king size model. Then trim it down until it was just the right height.
You can put a piece of tape on it running vertically. Ride the bike a few times and use a pencil to mark on the tape where you need to trim down the w/s in order to have a clear line of sight over it.
When I had a w/s, on other bikes, I liked the height to be where I could duck down behind it for more protection, or sit up straight when I wanted to look over it.
Tom
You can put a piece of tape on it running vertically. Ride the bike a few times and use a pencil to mark on the tape where you need to trim down the w/s in order to have a clear line of sight over it.
When I had a w/s, on other bikes, I liked the height to be where I could duck down behind it for more protection, or sit up straight when I wanted to look over it.
Tom
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 156
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From: Iowa
most of the wind buffeting that you feel is coming up from under the windshield. it flows through the forks and around the gas tank and up your chest into your face and helmet. the head shaking sucks. put your arm across your chest while riding and feel the difference in your face and helmet area (like in the flap vest ad). i did put the deflectors on for this reason, as explained in the forum here. they do work surprisingly well. i can cruise at 70 without having my head all shook up.
Novice
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 22
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thanks for the information on the head buffeting... i have ridden so long without a windshield and never had this problem... now having one on my bigger bike i thought it was coming from over top not under and thru the forks...
thanks
thanks
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Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 156
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From: Iowa
May have found and answer to this windshield buffing problem. www.clearviewshields.com this company makes the plastic that is predrilled to fit you king sized brackets. They are backed up from the previous ridding season so delivery will be 5-7 weeks. Anyway I plan to give them a try. Called them and they were very nice and offered many suggestions to help resolve the problem.
To reiterate my issue was the wind coming over the top of the shield not the lower and this company puts a re-curve (slight) in the top 2 inches of the shield to push the air 1-2 inches higher then without, so in theory you could use the same sized wind shield while the air is pushed up higher (exactly what I need!)
Dont get me wrong I love the wind in my face to but not while going 80 MPH for 4 hours on the interstate
Price inst bad about 160.00 per shield depending on the bike model.
To reiterate my issue was the wind coming over the top of the shield not the lower and this company puts a re-curve (slight) in the top 2 inches of the shield to push the air 1-2 inches higher then without, so in theory you could use the same sized wind shield while the air is pushed up higher (exactly what I need!)
Dont get me wrong I love the wind in my face to but not while going 80 MPH for 4 hours on the interstate
Price inst bad about 160.00 per shield depending on the bike model.
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From: Charlotte Metro
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Last edited by acchd; Sep 12, 2008 at 11:52 AM.
