Helmet buffeting...possible solution???
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Helmet buffeting...possible solution???
I am 6'4" and when wearing a helmet on my 07 Ultra Classic (12" stock windshield) my head get buffetted by the wind. It's like I've got a vibrator attached to my helmet it's so bad.
I've been searching possible solutions from a taller windshield to this product mentioned elsewhere: Micro-Swirl Edging, http://www.saeng.com/4000.htm. I would like to know if anyone on the forum has used this product and if it does indeed do what is advertised: "With up to 5 inches of boost, a softer and dryer wake, V.3 Micro-Swirl edging provides a smoother, quieter and more comfortable environment."
Any comments or other possible solutions to my problem are appreciated.
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Kevin
I've been searching possible solutions from a taller windshield to this product mentioned elsewhere: Micro-Swirl Edging, http://www.saeng.com/4000.htm. I would like to know if anyone on the forum has used this product and if it does indeed do what is advertised: "With up to 5 inches of boost, a softer and dryer wake, V.3 Micro-Swirl edging provides a smoother, quieter and more comfortable environment."
Any comments or other possible solutions to my problem are appreciated.
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Kevin
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RE: Helmet buffeting...possible solution???
I had the same problem but I'm much shorter.
First take your left hand while cruising at highway speed and see where the turbulace is coming from. I found a lot coming over the top of the tank. Harley has a fork air dam for $20 that will eliminate that source. Also got rid af a lot of mist to the face in the rain.
First take your left hand while cruising at highway speed and see where the turbulace is coming from. I found a lot coming over the top of the tank. Harley has a fork air dam for $20 that will eliminate that source. Also got rid af a lot of mist to the face in the rain.
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RE: Helmet buffeting...possible solution???
I am 6'3" tall and I havea '07 Electra Glide Classic. I had the exact same problem. It vibrated so bad withmy helmet I couldn't even read street signs.
Hard to believe but I cut my windshield and it solved the problem. I took off about two and a half inches and now it is perfect. I did not want to get a taller winshield because it is a pain in the butt looking through them especially in the rain and at night.
Something about the curved design of the stock windshied causes alot of buffeting on taller riders. I cut mine staright off at the top so it is not curved, I actually get better protection from the wind and no buffeting.
Hard to believe but I cut my windshield and it solved the problem. I took off about two and a half inches and now it is perfect. I did not want to get a taller winshield because it is a pain in the butt looking through them especially in the rain and at night.
Something about the curved design of the stock windshied causes alot of buffeting on taller riders. I cut mine staright off at the top so it is not curved, I actually get better protection from the wind and no buffeting.
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RE: Helmet buffeting...possible solution???
I used a dremel tool to cut down the windshield on my Road King but you can also use a jig saw with a fine tooth blade. There's a thread on this forum in the DIY section with step by step instructions on how to cut down your windshield. It's entitled"Cutting A Windshield".
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RE: Helmet buffeting...possible solution???
ORIGINAL: stangmans02deuce
so what is the part number on that fork air dam???
and what did u cut the windshield with???
thanks
don b
so what is the part number on that fork air dam???
and what did u cut the windshield with???
thanks
don b
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
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RE: Helmet buffeting...possible solution???
pics of this straight cut windshield avalible? i am 6'4 and have the save issue on interstate travel. almost where my helmet starts dancing back off my forehead and sliding back. Making it tighter doesnt help-just makes it hurt on throat. it starts at about 60mph
When i put a TALL - vented shield (that i bought from someone here) it helps but I dont like looking thru the shield either. I only use that for LONG planned travel. Otherwise , prefer shorter for daily riding
When i put a TALL - vented shield (that i bought from someone here) it helps but I dont like looking thru the shield either. I only use that for LONG planned travel. Otherwise , prefer shorter for daily riding
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RE: Helmet buffeting...possible solution???
http://www.jacksflaps.com/
It REALLY does work well. I have one and swear by it. Helmet stays put where it belongs with no turbulance.
It REALLY does work well. I have one and swear by it. Helmet stays put where it belongs with no turbulance.
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RE: Helmet buffeting...possible solution???
Wow. That's an odd looking little gizmo...
Anyone know yet if it helps (or hurts)heat stuff with an'07 FLHR? It might actually help if it re-directs air flow down over the fins.
Anyone know yet if it helps (or hurts)heat stuff with an'07 FLHR? It might actually help if it re-directs air flow down over the fins.
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RE: Helmet buffeting...possible solution???
ORIGINAL: peppi
http://www.jacksflaps.com/
It REALLY does work well. I have one and swear by it. Helmet stays put where it belongs with no turbulance.
http://www.jacksflaps.com/
It REALLY does work well. I have one and swear by it. Helmet stays put where it belongs with no turbulance.