The All things ROAD KING SPECIAL THREAD
6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 13
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From: Germany
Sounds like I am lucky that I finally found a combination of elements that eliminates buffeting almost completely for me: seating position (Corbin Touring Seat and Road Glide Special handle bars), full size touring windshield (Clearview with vent or Klockwerks both work equally well for me, not a big difference) and of course the fangs. Ride as is is perfect for me (I also added Wilbors Nivomat shocks)…..guess I have to finally accept the looks of the fangs. Sometimes I just wonder why so many fellow riders get away without the fangs…at least here in Germany.
Thanks everybody for your input!
Thanks everybody for your input!
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 681
Likes: 83
From: Ohio
This is my 23 RKS…love (almost) everything about this bike. Given my taste, I managed to get a good compromise between comfort, rideability and looks. I just cannot get used to the fangs. No matter which windshield I tried (Klockwerks, Freedom, Clearview with vent), fangs are a must to fight buffeting..in fact both with the Clearview and Klockwerk it is gone almost completely, without ..well. My previous ride (for almost 14 years) was a 09 RKC with a 21 inch front wheel, where I had no buffeting issues at all (also riding with Klockwerks). Is there so much difference in aerodynamics to explain that huge difference?
i was thinking to try hard lowers (like the look, would not mind the rain protection) … any idea how this would impact buffeting (and replace my fangs)? I know that there are many lower threads in here but from my experience with the RKC every model has its own aerodynamics and lowers on eg a Street Glide or an older model RK might have different impact on buffeting. Any RKS experience (inkl pictures). I am 6 ft tall, 32 inseam and seat is a Corbin Touring (ie a bit back vs Stock).
thanks in advance!
6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 13
Likes: 11
From: Germany
I found it comfortable as of day 1. sure it „moulds“ to your behind and becomes even better over time, but did not need 1000miles…
Advanced
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 73
Likes: 37
From: Tucson, Arizona!
Sounds like I am lucky that I finally found a combination of elements that eliminates buffeting almost completely for me: seating position (Corbin Touring Seat and Road Glide Special handle bars), full size touring windshield (Clearview with vent or Klockwerks both work equally well for me, not a big difference) and of course the fangs. Ride as is is perfect for me (I also added Wilbors Nivomat shocks)…..guess I have to finally accept the looks of the fangs. Sometimes I just wonder why so many fellow riders get away without the fangs…at least here in Germany.
Thanks everybody for your input!
Thanks everybody for your input!
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2025
Posts: 1,758
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From: WV
Congrats! Enjoy! Ride safe!
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