Question about detachable windshield type/size

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Oct 17, 2011 | 07:33 PM

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09B29

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Originally Posted by spelk3

You might also want to look into the fork mounted wind deflectors to go with the windshield. Just a windshield causes helmet buffeting that the wind deflectors do a good job of eliminating.

This is Very True

Oct 17, 2011 | 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by spelk3

You might also want to look into the fork mounted wind deflectors to go with the windshield. Just a windshield causes helmet buffeting that the wind deflectors do a good job of eliminating.

A neat trick that someone posted on here some time ago was to fold your left arm (right hand on on the throttle don't cha know) across your chest. If that reduces the buffeting enough to meet your needs, then the lowers will work for you. I have also tried lowers (AKA Fangs) and they do help a bit, but not as much, for me anyway, as changes to the height of the windshield.

Oct 18, 2011 | 09:04 PM

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barrywin22

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I'll give that a try. Thanks Bluehighways.

Oct 19, 2011 | 09:23 AM

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Do the fork mounted wind deflectors really help for the wind buffeting, I was under the impression it was for deflection off your leg area...

Oct 19, 2011 | 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by lupner1

Do the fork mounted wind deflectors really help for the wind buffeting, I was under the impression it was for deflection off your leg area...

YES! On my '09 FLSTF with the shorter OEM detachable windshield the buffeting was horrible, gave me a headache my helmet bounced around so much. With the "Fangs" the buffeting is gone.

Oct 19, 2011 | 11:47 AM

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Lower winder deflectors make an unbelievable difference in reduction of buffetting that can make long distance travel unpleasant.

Oct 19, 2011 | 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by martinspencer

Lower winder deflectors make an unbelievable difference in reduction of buffetting that can make long distance travel unpleasant.

I gotta set for sale in used but excellent condition. $45 shipped w/ delivery confirmation anywhere in U.S.

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