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Wind buffing!!
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,599
Likes: 7
From: Hoffman Estates, IL
And the "A" means it's been updated - Once. Probably the paint. 
Holy Jesus - I put mine on last week just for kicks - 30MPH and my brain was rattling around inside my skull so bad that I couldn't read the plate on the car in front of me.
Sidenote: My 9.5" recurve shield *and* my T-Bags shield bag arrive Thursday. Can't wait to get it on the highway and see if this (EIGHTH!!!) windshield is the ticket...
Still can't figure how one rides with the stock 4" shorty shield on a Street Glide.
Sidenote: My 9.5" recurve shield *and* my T-Bags shield bag arrive Thursday. Can't wait to get it on the highway and see if this (EIGHTH!!!) windshield is the ticket...
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 233
Likes: 0
From: NB, Canada
Going to install mine today!! I sure hope it helps
Unless you have ever experienced Buffeting, you have no idea how frustrating it can be. Those of us with it will try just about any cure to fix the problem. Windshields are difficult to recommend as a cure, we are all different heights, have different seat set ups, and have different riding postures. With that said 1 common theme is taller shields are better, other common fixes are, as mentioned the between the forks baffle, and the other common item fix are the fairing mounted air defectors, I have these on order as well. Here is the HD link
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,398
Likes: 34
From: Newport news, Virginia
I've been looking thru my windshield for over 30 years with no problems trying to see the road. I just use a rain repellent and it all just slides off the windshield. Nothing different than a faceshield or goggles! I also have ZERO wind buffeting since with my short *** the wind and rain goes right over my head!
When will riders quit worrying about form over function and then just because it looks good they then start whining about problems with wind buffeting I will never know.
When will riders quit worrying about form over function and then just because it looks good they then start whining about problems with wind buffeting I will never know.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 9,486
Likes: 4
From: Hico, TX (once home to Billy the Kid)
I have the fork baffle and a 8" recurve and have no issues.
Of course I realize I am riding a MOTORCYCLE.
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Road Master
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 906
Likes: 0
From: State College, PA
Add this
Worked wonders for me regardless of windshield.
Chrome Front Fork Air Baffle
Deflect the cold night wind rushing between the fork tubes of your Touring model. This stylish chrome air baffle replaces the Original Equipment black baffle on '00-earlier models. Includes chrome mounting hardware.
58520-79TC
Fits '80-later FLT, FLHT, FLHX and FLHR models (except FLHTCUTG).
MSRP US $24.95
Chrome Front Fork Air Baffle
Deflect the cold night wind rushing between the fork tubes of your Touring model. This stylish chrome air baffle replaces the Original Equipment black baffle on '00-earlier models. Includes chrome mounting hardware.
58520-79TC
Fits '80-later FLT, FLHT, FLHX and FLHR models (except FLHTCUTG).
MSRP US $24.95
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,928
Likes: 285
From: Edmond Oklahoma
Worked wonders for me regardless of windshield.
Chrome Front Fork Air Baffle
Deflect the cold night wind rushing between the fork tubes of your Touring model. This stylish chrome air baffle replaces the Original Equipment black baffle on '00-earlier models. Includes chrome mounting hardware.
58520-79TC
Fits '80-later FLT, FLHT, FLHX and FLHR models (except FLHTCUTG).
MSRP US $24.95
Chrome Front Fork Air Baffle
Deflect the cold night wind rushing between the fork tubes of your Touring model. This stylish chrome air baffle replaces the Original Equipment black baffle on '00-earlier models. Includes chrome mounting hardware.
58520-79TC
Fits '80-later FLT, FLHT, FLHX and FLHR models (except FLHTCUTG).
MSRP US $24.95
I just bought the vivid black version to match my fast vivid black SG and the manual says I need to tap out the bolt holes to remove the paint or the bolts won't fit. Did you guys tap out the holes, or did the bolts fit?
Beary