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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 11:33 PM
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I like the way my new little HD windshield collects bugs but I do get a bit of buffeting. When I let go of the handle bars at about 30mph it wobbles. So I might take it off when the bugs slow down.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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Yeah they work great for the bugs, and they do help for fatigue as well. I bought mine for a long road trip I'm going on but since putting it on I haven't taken it off.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 04:03 AM
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ORIGINAL: SpursDarkrider

Wear an Aero Vest.
I need to try that sometime. His video is pretty impressive. Honestly, though, the buffeting doesn't bother me with my HD QD low profile shield. I didn't say it doesn't buffet, I just said it doesn't bother me.
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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I have a Memphis Fat detachable - 15" on my 1200N.&nbsp\\; No buffeting. WHen I had my 883 I had an HD "sport shield".&nbsp\\; AWFUL !!! Lots of buffeting. I thought something was wrong with my bike at one point.&nbsp\\; With THAT shield I found the air was coming from underneath.
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Also - ditto on the visor.&nbsp\\; I wore one a couple times till I figured out THAT was causing major problems.
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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A windshield creates an area of lower pressure behind it. Low pressure attracts atmosphere&lt\\;air&gt\\;. Hence you get air rushing to the low pressure area.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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The pocketflaps of the aero vest deflect that rushing air away and over your head, no more buffeting.
 
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