Head buffeting
Grand HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
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From: Newcastle, Ca.
I think the buffeting can be worse for tall riders given the same shield setup.
Interested in what you came up with. I also installed a fairing and would like some ideas.
Since I put the fairing on it was amplified quite a bit so I built my own out of aluminum sheet and flat bar. I don't like the look of fangs and those stupid looking wings they make that attach to the bottom of the fairing look as frightening as a wedding ring on my sister.
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 46
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From: South of Houston, Texas
I have an 01 Heritage with the standard windshield and with me being 6'2, I am getting pounded with the buffeting....think I am going to look into either a recurve windshield to see if that helps.
6th Gear
Joined: May 2013
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From: Spokane WA
I have a 2004 Standard with a 17" Harley removable shield. The updraft was a killer until I added a set of Memphis Shades lowers (since they don't make fangs for the FXST).
Initial estimate, 20 miles at 60 MPH, 90-percent of the updraft is gone.
Walker
Initial estimate, 20 miles at 60 MPH, 90-percent of the updraft is gone.
Walker
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Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Detroit
I started riding around 1969, and have tried just about everything on the planet.
What I've found to work best is no windshield, and a full-face helmet.
Not all full-face helmets are created equal, so good to ask around.
If you're worried about feeling wimpy wearing a helmet, might want to spend a few sessions with a mental health professional. All racers wear helmets, and so do most riders of really fast street bikes. The most noteworthy exceptions are those riding slowish bikes. Why not just stick a patch on your sleevelest leather vest saying, "Yup, I'm pretty slow" ?
What I've found to work best is no windshield, and a full-face helmet.
Not all full-face helmets are created equal, so good to ask around.
If you're worried about feeling wimpy wearing a helmet, might want to spend a few sessions with a mental health professional. All racers wear helmets, and so do most riders of really fast street bikes. The most noteworthy exceptions are those riding slowish bikes. Why not just stick a patch on your sleevelest leather vest saying, "Yup, I'm pretty slow" ?
Last edited by Warp Factor; Aug 13, 2014 at 08:47 PM.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 357
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From: West TN
Fangs are definitely the best money I've spent on the bike. Takes a little getting used to the look but make a huge difference in the comfort of the ride. $99 isn't a lot to spend for the for the benefit of not feeling like you are in a wind storm.
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