Wind deflectors: Suck!
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From: Florida
I'm in north Florida. Ever been to North Florida in the winter? It ain't North Carolina, but it gets below freezing at night here fairly often and we have a lot of days in the 40-50 degree range. 40 degrees with wind chill, you better bundle up if you want to have a comfortable ride.
You can ride all year long down here, but take my word for it - don't believe all the PR marketers and advertising liars -- it gets chilly.
You can ride all year long down here, but take my word for it - don't believe all the PR marketers and advertising liars -- it gets chilly.
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These are sometimes a very simple fix for wind coming up under the windshield or fairing: http://www.leadermotorcycle.com/dese...s-rain-guards/
I've personally had them on three different bikes including a Sportster (which had more problems than just the updrafts but that's another story!)
I've personally had them on three different bikes including a Sportster (which had more problems than just the updrafts but that's another story!)
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Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Pearland, TX
I went to my HD dealer yesterday to order these. They had them in stock. I mounted them last night and went for a ride this afternoon. Problem solved, no more buffeting. Thanks for the help!
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From: Columbia, SC
I have a stock HD 16 inch windshield on my 02 Heritage Classic. Used to get a lot of buffeting. I added the HD fangs and it just about took all buffeting away. I have now put on HD soft lowers for the winter. Didn't help or hurt with helmet buffeting but helps keep the legs warm and dry. I am hoping Santa will be nice to me and bring me a taller windshield. Air hits me square in the face. Going to put a 20+ inch windshield on. Will still be able to see over it but should stop the wind in my face.
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From: New Hampshire
I have a stock HD 16 inch windshield on my 02 Heritage Classic. Used to get a lot of buffeting. I added the HD fangs and it just about took all buffeting away. I have now put on HD soft lowers for the winter. Didn't help or hurt with helmet buffeting but helps keep the legs warm and dry. I am hoping Santa will be nice to me and bring me a taller windshield. Air hits me square in the face. Going to put a 20+ inch windshield on. Will still be able to see over it but should stop the wind in my face.
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Look seriously at Clearview and Klockwerks shields with reverse curves. The 20 inch HD shield cut right through my line of sight and I hated it. An 18 inch with the reverse will give you the best if both worlds. I think you will be happier.
Road Warrior
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From: San Angelo, Tx
Glad I could help! These were great when I had them on my bike too. Only reason I took them off was to install my lower fairings. Ride Safe!
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From: Pennsylvania
I added them to my Fat Boy Lo, and they don't completely solve the buffeting but they significantly help. I really didn't like the chrome though, with the Black / Brushed Aluminum motif of the Fat Boy Lo.
So I had them powder coated. I looked up "powder coating" on google, found a place nearby that coated them for $40. Easy and cheap. They look much better to my eye now.
So I had them powder coated. I looked up "powder coating" on google, found a place nearby that coated them for $40. Easy and cheap. They look much better to my eye now.
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From: Newcastle, Ca.
I added them to my Fat Boy Lo, and they don't completely solve the buffeting but they significantly help. I really didn't like the chrome though, with the Black / Brushed Aluminum motif of the Fat Boy Lo.
So I had them powder coated. I looked up "powder coating" on google, found a place nearby that coated them for $40. Easy and cheap. They look much better to my eye now.
So I had them powder coated. I looked up "powder coating" on google, found a place nearby that coated them for $40. Easy and cheap. They look much better to my eye now.
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From: Pennsylvania
Certainly not when I'm sitting the bike, and not that I've noticed while riding. The pics are a little deceptive, the bag is a fair distance above the fender.
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