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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 08:51 AM
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Hey, new to the forum but redundant question: I have a2011 soft tail deluxe with a factory windshield. My head is getting batted around from the updraft created by the windshield. Harley doesn't make wind deflectors for the deluxe. Other than shutting up and taking it, any suggestions or tips!
 

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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 09:15 AM
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Look up https://www.hdforums.com/forum/attac...s-dscn0026.jpg
 
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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 09:25 AM
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My helmet isn't round but has angles and it doesn't get kicked around by the wind and I don't have a windshield.
 

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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 09:34 AM
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I've had good luck with the "recurve" windshield sold by LRS.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 09:46 AM
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On my '09 Heritage I've got a Klock Werks 21" billboard flare windshield and the lower HD fangs and I get no buffering and my Wife gets minimal.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 09:49 AM
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Remove windshieldor get the Fangs
 
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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 10:40 AM
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Are you sure Harley doesn't make them for the Deluxe? If they don't get them from J & P Cycles http://www.jpcycles.com/product/7500150
 
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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 10:48 AM
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I did some contraption that worked pretty good, had not time to fine tune it, was just experimenting and it worked like a charm. and it is also quick detach.

You can see it here .
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softail-models/899030-the-ugly-contraption-solution-to-the-qd-windsheild-buffeting-problems.html
 
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after yrs of reading in here, about the only thing that works is the fangs to help stop the buffering.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by rwhisen
I've had good luck with the "recurve" windshield sold by LRS.
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I just put on the 16" Recurve and love it. I wear an open face helmet with full shield and like being able to see over the windshield. The faster you go, the better the Recurve works. I get a little air at 50-60, but at 70+, it's going over my head.
 
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