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Mar 3, 2018 | 08:57 AM

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Phil_R

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Quote:

Originally Posted by itsmf

These are what works,Baker sells them also and they are adjustable. I have been using them since they came out on a 2009 Ultra.

Which ones worked for you please?
Thanks!

Mar 3, 2018 | 09:07 AM

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EdwardK

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I'm not sure if this is the right one for your bike but another option. I put one on my road king and it helped a lot. Doesn't cost much to try. I'd suggest buying a tap to clean the paint out of the threads before installing. Kuryakyn makes one too.

It's a baffle that goes under the triple tree and stops air from coming up between the tank and the fairing.

https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

Last edited by EdwardK; Mar 3, 2018 at 09:11 AM.

Mar 3, 2018 | 09:09 AM

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leon anthony

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I have the Harley fifteen inch windshield it work real good for me

Mar 3, 2018 | 09:31 AM

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nobodyknowsme

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil_R

No visor on the HJC 3/4 helmet. I see a Road Glide in your signature. Have you ever had the issue with a batwing fairing?
Thanks!

A Memphis Shades is a Batwing fairing. Just the outer shell so same design.

Mar 3, 2018 | 09:32 AM

#25

justgeorge

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A windshield with a vent in it will remove the back pressure and should help with the buffeting.

Mar 3, 2018 | 09:37 AM

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Ultra-Rick

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EdwardK

+1 on this solution. I installed this air baffle and it eliminated the helmet buffeting.

Mar 3, 2018 | 10:33 AM

#27

son of the hounds

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I would at least consider lowers.

Mar 3, 2018 | 10:52 AM

#28

Phil_R

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Thanks everyone for even more information and ideas!
Phil

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Mar 3, 2018 | 10:59 AM

#29

hbsoldier3

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GalvTexGuy

I got buffeting wearing a full-faced helmet no matter which shield I tried. So, rather than spend more money on shields, I installed these, which have eliminated 80% of buffeting on my '14 Limited.

http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/cool...dk-cdw-trg.htm

Quote:

Originally Posted by EdwardK

I have both and they do work, but do not fix the issue. My problem is I have long hair. No matter what I do to keep it restrained, the flow of air on the bike always brings my hair forward into my eyes. I am thinking the issue has more to do with back pressure as mentioned before. What we need to see is a video of a Batwing in a wind tunnel test.