Wind Buffeting Control Devices
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From: Richmond, VA
That's an absolutely fair statement. I only bought the dish after some newly installed aftermarket lowers created the turbulence. IMHO, and ONLY my opinion, the Road Kings by their very nature have the cleanest air, and installing the lowers messed with that. Albeit, just slightly. But in my case, installing the bowl had no effect what so ever on the newly found turbulence. Quite possibly, a different setup could have better results for me, as they do for you.
I was also one of the people who jumped on the Long Ride Shields veteran's day sale. I bought one of their shields in the hopes I could resolve this. Hopefully when I install it, the issue is solved.
Last edited by bikerlaw; Nov 15, 2014 at 08:43 AM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Fort Worth
Its a waste of money anyways. I did a thread about the dish after I got some unwanted turbulence after installing lower fairings on my Road King. After installing the dish/bowl there was absolutely ZERO difference in unwanted turbulence and dirty air. I kept it on the bike for the sole reason I just can't bring myself to remove anything chrome. So on the bike it stays...... but ONLY because its chrome. Its does absolutely nothing.
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From: Richmond, VA
Agreed. I read many threads praising the little bowl. I hoped for similar results that many claimed to have with it. That's exactly why I was so bummed that it made zero difference on my setup. Maybe I jumped the gun saying it does nothing. Please allow me to qualify the statement and say on "MY" Road King, it did nothing. But as mentioned, its still on the bike.
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From: Mountain Top, Alabama
The "Bowl" greatly reduces wind over the tank and the "Beard Lift".
The Deflectors help move the wind out from me and helps also.
I leave mine on all the time, with the windshield or the Reckless Fairing.
I could see where lowers could mix this up somewhat, perhaps.
The Deflectors help move the wind out from me and helps also.
I leave mine on all the time, with the windshield or the Reckless Fairing.
I could see where lowers could mix this up somewhat, perhaps.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 485
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From: Kansas
The fork mounted fangs reduce the wind for the rider a great deal. They also help keep the feeling of your legs being pushed away from the bike, thus reducing fatigue. I leave mine on year round.
When/if they come out with the "bowl" for the 14's, I will get it too if for no other reason that I am a chrome *****.........
When/if they come out with the "bowl" for the 14's, I will get it too if for no other reason that I am a chrome *****.........
Road Captain
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From: Surrey B.C.
I installed the bowl took away half the turburlance. Installed the fork deflector's and now when my ash falls off the cigarette it floats in front of me for several seconds
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I also found the dish helped with 'beard lift', but not enough. That's why I went on to see what else I could find.
The GADS LTTD IMHO works better than the dish. While I know I'm in the minority - I like the look better than the chrome (...ducking to avoid the tomatoes...) - also JMHO.
Whether any of these devices work is a mostly subjective call. What might be an improvement for one, might create an different annoyance for another.
Agree that it's a motorcycle and wind in your face is part of that, but trying to remove my annoyance is part of making it MY motorcycle. You gotta do what's feels right for you.
The GADS LTTD IMHO works better than the dish. While I know I'm in the minority - I like the look better than the chrome (...ducking to avoid the tomatoes...) - also JMHO.
Whether any of these devices work is a mostly subjective call. What might be an improvement for one, might create an different annoyance for another.
Agree that it's a motorcycle and wind in your face is part of that, but trying to remove my annoyance is part of making it MY motorcycle. You gotta do what's feels right for you.
