Wind Buffeting
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 15,321
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From: Phoenix, Arizona
I've had both an SSC and a Klockwerks Flare, both did nothing for me. I'm running an 8" Clearview w/Recurve and it's the best I have had yet.
It took going thru a few windshields to find the right one for me.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 728
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From: Yakima, WA
all this being said. all bikes have buffeting. taller wind shields help but look like $hit. I find that at 70 the wind is not bad I sloutch a little and its gone. at 90 you can't get rid of it. if you hate the wind get in your car and roll up the windows.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,599
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From: Hoffman Estates, IL
And think of what I told the doctor when he told me that I should get a different bike...
On my 9th shield at the moment for the record...
If it makes a difference, I've ridden several other glides with variable shield configurations and have never come across another one with anywhere near the buffeting I get on mine. It does tend to make me thing that something's not quite right. But the dealer disagrees.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 3,542
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From: Booming metropolis
I was going to buy item #3 the other day while at the Harley shop. the parts guy told me not to buy it because they prevent the engine from cooling in hot weather. during cool weather its fine but during the hot days is when you need the air flow the most. he said the item was discontinued as standard issue back in 2002 I believe. Not sure if this is true or not just passing on what I was told at the Harley shop.
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Cruiser
Joined: May 2009
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I noticed head buffeting seems a bit more on the SG over the FB w/windshield.
Rode yesterday in gusty 25 mph and I'm sure the issue is coming from below/tank as it does w/ most bikes.
I'm betting a taller windshield will counter the effect to some degree but seems like a band-aid not a cure.
I'll have to start trying things. I have those elephant ears from the FB, they did much but looked, well, not so much.
Rode yesterday in gusty 25 mph and I'm sure the issue is coming from below/tank as it does w/ most bikes.
I'm betting a taller windshield will counter the effect to some degree but seems like a band-aid not a cure.
I'll have to start trying things. I have those elephant ears from the FB, they did much but looked, well, not so much.
