Road King helmet wind buffeting problem
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Road Master
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From: Central Oregon
Road King helmet wind buffeting problem
Just put a windshield on my Road King and the buffeting is bad. My head vibrates so much sometimes that it blurs my vision. The wind buffeting sound is terrible, makes the bike sound like it's missing all the time.
I tried that wind deflector that goes between the forks but it didn't help at all. My windshield height is about at the bridge of my nose and I can see over it but would like it about an inch shorter. I notice if I put my hand up above the windshield that the buffeting stops, so I'm not sure I want to cut the windshield down anymore. Anyone have a solution?
I tried that wind deflector that goes between the forks but it didn't help at all. My windshield height is about at the bridge of my nose and I can see over it but would like it about an inch shorter. I notice if I put my hand up above the windshield that the buffeting stops, so I'm not sure I want to cut the windshield down anymore. Anyone have a solution?
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From: Billings, MT
I have 2 windshields for my RK, both have been cut down. One to 17" and the other to 11". Neither cause any substantial buffeting. I have the front fork baffle, too. You might want to check the upright angle of the shield and see if you can adjust it back a bit to get more rake and deflection.
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From: Boise Idaho
Buffeting on RC seems to be pretty common, I have tried several differant windshields, which non seem to help other than a Clearview with recurve and it only helps a little, non of the Harley chrome crap wind deflectors help at all.
I have found that up to 55-60 mph running with everything off is better for me, maybe I'm smokin crack or something be it seem that a good pair of googles works way better.
I have found that up to 55-60 mph running with everything off is better for me, maybe I'm smokin crack or something be it seem that a good pair of googles works way better.
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I had the same problem with the buffeting. There are several threads on the topic. You need to install the fork mounted wind deflector. They are about 60 dollars. The deflector doesn't mount between the fork but mounts on the outside of the fork. One on each side. It worked great for me.
Road Master
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From: Texas
HAD the same problem,no more though.
I first put on the air baffle that goes between the forks.It helped some.
I then put the chrome wind deflectors on each fork on the outside.
Problem solved.
Went on a 4,400 trip with no buffeting.
I first put on the air baffle that goes between the forks.It helped some.
I then put the chrome wind deflectors on each fork on the outside.
Problem solved.
Went on a 4,400 trip with no buffeting.
Tourer
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From: Red Deer, AB
Part of the problem, as with some of the other models is the vacuum that is created by the windshield. It pulls air up over the tank and up towards your head. Try this as a test. While riding, hold you left arm across your chest, palm down. Less buffeting, right? Can you feel the air/wind blowing upwards?
It helps to shorten the windshield a little, along with the recurve on a Clearview shield. The fork baffle and chrome wind deflectors help as well.
It helps to shorten the windshield a little, along with the recurve on a Clearview shield. The fork baffle and chrome wind deflectors help as well.
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Road Warrior
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Same here. And if I'm in a strong headwind or 3/4 wind, it's maddening. Ditto on the eyeballs rattleing! I have a Nolan 3/4 helmet with flip up shield. Very compfortable but now I wonder if the buffeting is the helmet or lower forks. I'd do the lower fork wind deflectors but they're not very good looking. To me anyway.
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Road Master
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Thanks for all the comments so far. I think I will shorten the windshield some, that comment about a vacuum makes perfect sense to me.
Anyone have some pics of their RK with those side wind deflectors?
Anyone have some pics of their RK with those side wind deflectors?
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Chrome fork deflectors
Hey You guys with the chrome fork deflectors. Did you install them with the bent end facing forward or toeards the back of the bike. I installed mine facing back because they didn't fit right otherwise but it seems counterintuitive to not deflect the wind outward. ANy thoughts on this?