Helmet / windshield BS??
I'd love to ditch my windshield too, and I only use it on the highway...but to you guys that go without them on the highway:
What do you do about bugs? Is this just a local thing? I'd be a bug juice painting if I didn't have a shield.
Road debris? Just yesterday something flew up an bounced off the top of my shield. It would have smacked me right in the face without it.
Wind buffeting to me is acceptable with these other factors. It's the lesser of evils.
What do you do about bugs? Is this just a local thing? I'd be a bug juice painting if I didn't have a shield.
Road debris? Just yesterday something flew up an bounced off the top of my shield. It would have smacked me right in the face without it.
Wind buffeting to me is acceptable with these other factors. It's the lesser of evils.
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Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Florida
Really. I was of the mind that a lot of the "buffet" is perceived wind noise and a 33db ear plug helps a lot with that.
I ride with a half shell and was bothered by trips over 100 miles so bought a shield. Did not really care for the buffeting so started to wear plugs and all the sudden things were fine. Actually got tired of the shield as I did not like the look and now just run with plugs. Also helps with pipe noise. You would be surprised how much noise will beat you down. Added bonus is you will actually be able to hear the grandkids if your lucky enough to make your 90s.
I ride with a half shell and was bothered by trips over 100 miles so bought a shield. Did not really care for the buffeting so started to wear plugs and all the sudden things were fine. Actually got tired of the shield as I did not like the look and now just run with plugs. Also helps with pipe noise. You would be surprised how much noise will beat you down. Added bonus is you will actually be able to hear the grandkids if your lucky enough to make your 90s.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,898
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From: Saint Amant, Acadiana
Buffeting as I experienced it wasn't fun. It was so bad it actually hurt. Right, I felt pain in my head. Made me think I may have a brain after all 
. Emptiness can't give you pain, can it?
Since I do know a little bit about aerodynamics I tilted my windshield backwards for a change. This effectively moved the turbulence behind my head. Now when riding two-up Wife complains about buffeting.
I do not agree with folks who said air coming from under the windshield is causing it. It is clearly the turbulence created by the top edge of the shield.
. Emptiness can't give you pain, can it?Since I do know a little bit about aerodynamics I tilted my windshield backwards for a change. This effectively moved the turbulence behind my head. Now when riding two-up Wife complains about buffeting.
I do not agree with folks who said air coming from under the windshield is causing it. It is clearly the turbulence created by the top edge of the shield.
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Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 693
Likes: 67
From: LI, NY
The buffeting I felt originally moved my head up/down hard & fast enough to blur my vision. I have a 3/4 helmet, so the noise isn't a problem.
When I angled the shield forward 3/4" the buffeting changed for the better.
I can cruise at 75 now, so it's all good.
VonZ, the riding season is young. maybe I'll try tilting the shield the other way if I get a chance. Thanks.
Last edited by Howler_LI; May 9, 2012 at 09:06 PM.
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Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 693
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From: LI, NY
Really. I was of the mind that a lot of the "buffet" is perceived wind noise and a 33db ear plug helps a lot with that.
I ride with a half shell and was bothered by trips over 100 miles so bought a shield. Did not really care for the buffeting so started to wear plugs and all the sudden things were fine. Actually got tired of the shield as I did not like the look and now just run with plugs. Also helps with pipe noise. You would be surprised how much noise will beat you down. Added bonus is you will actually be able to hear the grandkids if your lucky enough to make your 90s.
I ride with a half shell and was bothered by trips over 100 miles so bought a shield. Did not really care for the buffeting so started to wear plugs and all the sudden things were fine. Actually got tired of the shield as I did not like the look and now just run with plugs. Also helps with pipe noise. You would be surprised how much noise will beat you down. Added bonus is you will actually be able to hear the grandkids if your lucky enough to make your 90s.
The actual buffeting wasn't bad. Very windy yesterday. If it got bad I slowed down a bit. Today no problem.
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2010
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Buffeting as I experienced it wasn't fun. It was so bad it actually hurt. Right, I felt pain in my head. Made me think I may have a brain after all . Emptiness can't give you pain, can it?
Since I do know a little bit about aerodynamics I tilted my windshield backwards for a change. This effectively moved the turbulence behind my head. Now when riding two-up Wife complains about buffeting.
I do not agree with folks who said air coming from under the windshield is causing it. It is clearly the turbulence created by the top edge of the shield.
. Emptiness can't give you pain, can it?Since I do know a little bit about aerodynamics I tilted my windshield backwards for a change. This effectively moved the turbulence behind my head. Now when riding two-up Wife complains about buffeting.
I do not agree with folks who said air coming from under the windshield is causing it. It is clearly the turbulence created by the top edge of the shield.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 8,680
Likes: 2,279
From: South Carolina
I'd love to ditch my windshield too, and I only use it on the highway...but to you guys that go without them on the highway:
What do you do about bugs? Is this just a local thing? I'd be a bug juice painting if I didn't have a shield.
Road debris? Just yesterday something flew up an bounced off the top of my shield. It would have smacked me right in the face without it.
What do you do about bugs? Is this just a local thing? I'd be a bug juice painting if I didn't have a shield.
Road debris? Just yesterday something flew up an bounced off the top of my shield. It would have smacked me right in the face without it.
As for the bugs I have a light windbreaker type jacket I always wear. Never been a problem for me in that regard, and the helmet always gets wiped down after a ride.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Bedford UK
I've been wearing ear plugs since the 70s, when there was a big push to encourage us to protect our hearing. I despair that the message is still not getting through! It should be a part of all rider training. I wear them on all trips except local errands.