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Apr 19, 2013 | 03:30 PM

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mustang125

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klockworks windsheild works really well. I would never go back to the stock one.

Apr 21, 2013 | 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 08fattoy

I've tried Memphis Shades and HD quick connect windshields. From 21" down to 15". Cut it down myself I was so frustrated with buffeting. I just received my RIFLE SOLOSHIELD yesterday. Put it on last night and went for a ride. Fully adjustable 4" up/down and considerable adjustment on the rake forward or back. I rode back and forth up and down the highway making adjustments. I like it so far. Lets a lot of air through, but no buffeting. I wear a 1/2 helmet.

Can you post some pics of the bike with the new Rifle Soloshield

Apr 21, 2013 | 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Soft06

I went through the same thing with different shields. Buffeting was so bad I couldn't see. I had a week long trip planned from Southern California to Utah to see Zion, Bryce and such. Long story short..I finally got a Windvest put it on...it was to short....called them they sent me a taller one,,,great customer service! I used the new box to ship the old one back,,they paid for that too.
I carried the wrench with me for about two weeks to find the "sweet spot" as far as adjusting the shield. Bottom line it works..no more hanging on for dear life running down the freeways. The shield works!
You can see the shield in my sig pic.

Which model of the Windvest did you end up with? After the "fine tuning" is there any buffeting at any speed? slight, some or absolutely none?

Apr 21, 2013 | 06:52 PM

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freenez

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Originally Posted by Norms 427

I recently started a thread on this subject. The QD harley shield sets my helmet buffeting over 60 mph and is not comfortable.

The advice I got from a couple of forum members is to install Wind Deflectors P/N 58125-90B. The theory is that wind is coming up from below the QD shield and causing the buffeting. I think they are correct.

I installed them and they do make a noticeable difference at freeway speeds. Now it's ready for a road trip.

This is the answer... I mounted the low deflector to the QD shield, one piece unit, on and off in seconds and It does work. Not a theory, fact. The wind coming up and around the tank is the cause of buffeting. The best $70 you will ever spend. Drill a few holes and mount the "fangs" to the HD / QD shield. IMO better than a fairing. Too each his own. The best shield Harley ever made was the convertible screen on FXR and Dyna, check it out! Good Luck, good advice.

Apr 22, 2013 | 10:58 AM

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klf33

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Originally Posted by freenez

Can you share with us how you did it ?

Apr 22, 2013 | 11:17 AM

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riggergreg

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From: Whitewright, Tx

I swapped my stock with a shield from Long Ride Shields. I went 2 inches shorter than what I had and with the top flare, I have the same wind protection and less buffeting. Love it

Apr 22, 2013 | 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by klf33

Can you share with us how you did it ?

The fork deflectors are made to mount to the tins, but it looks silly when you remove the shield, so I just drilled 2 holes thru the shield bracket and deflectors making them one piece, ez on and off. I will post a pic later, but you get the idea?