Wind Buffeting
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 648
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From: New Jersey
I ordered the fangs myself and plan to install them next weekend. I don't think they look too bad, either, but don't really care. At highway speeds for extended periods, the buffeting is a real distraction and impacts my vision. Like Mal74 said, it's probably the only added piece of HD chrome that actually serves a purpose.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 2,477
Likes: 14
From: Western MD
I think it'll be the best 70 couple dollars you ever spend on the bike.
Hint.. cover the fender with a nice padded blanket or something.. and DON'T drop the spacer's for the WS quick detach setup.. don't ask..
oh, also the top angled section on the fangs should face forward..
Hint.. cover the fender with a nice padded blanket or something.. and DON'T drop the spacer's for the WS quick detach setup.. don't ask..
oh, also the top angled section on the fangs should face forward..
Grand HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 4,624
Likes: 189
From: Newcastle, Ca.
I know that many people have this issue and one of the solutions I've found would be using the infamous "fangs" but with a clean front end on mine I just can't get myself to put those back on.
There are three different companies that offer somewhat of a solution (from what I've read). I'd just like some personal experiences from those of you that have tried these products and compare them to the Harley Shield
Klockwerks Billboard
Windvest
Long Ride Shields
Any help is appreciated
Thanks
There are three different companies that offer somewhat of a solution (from what I've read). I'd just like some personal experiences from those of you that have tried these products and compare them to the Harley Shield
Klockwerks Billboard
Windvest
Long Ride Shields
Any help is appreciated
Thanks
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
From: Twin Cities, MN
Just installed them today, went out on the highway doing 75 for about 20 miles. I may as well weld them on, awesome! Didn't know how much buffeting I was getting until now. I bet I can go another 100 mi a day on road trips now.
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Last edited by DesertRide; Jun 9, 2012 at 03:31 PM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,337
Likes: 4
From: Sunny South Florida
I have used fangs with the HD shield and it helped but I took the fangs off when I installed the KW Billboard shield. I don't know what it is or how it works to alleviate the buffeting but it works. I did try it with the fangs on and it was real still, but I don't like anything blocking the wind from below as it has an effect on engine cooling. Being in South Florida I worry about heat. I'll toss the fangs on in the winter but that's only for a few weeks here.
I think the billboard shield is worth the price.
I think the billboard shield is worth the price.
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Tourer
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 426
Likes: 1
I have used fangs with the HD shield and it helped but I took the fangs off when I installed the KW Billboard shield. I don't know what it is or how it works to alleviate the buffeting but it works. I did try it with the fangs on and it was real still, but I don't like anything blocking the wind from below as it has an effect on engine cooling. Being in South Florida I worry about heat. I'll toss the fangs on in the winter but that's only for a few weeks here.
I think the billboard shield is worth the price.
I think the billboard shield is worth the price.
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Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 54
Likes: 0
From: Pennsylvania
I think you read this in another thread... Tested the Long Ride universal shield and it works great. Use it rather then the HD detach. It can easily be removed. I was surprised how well the curved part works. The hardware is top notch, heavy duty. If you go to their Facebook page they have 30% off right now... If some one lives in the area they are welcome to try it.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,037
Likes: 9
From: Sedro Woolley, Washington
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