Does the klock werks windshield solve the buffiting on the Street Glide?
#21
04-09-2010, 02:15 PM
alot of that air is coming from under the fairing, put your arm across your chest while at speed and see how much wind is cut down. if thats where it is coming from try the mid frame wind deflector worked for me. i put the fork wind deflectors on but did not like the look and the mid frame deflector worked just as good. i have a 8in. windshield and the mid frame deflector and the ride is great.
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#22
04-09-2010, 02:28 PM
I've owned a '00 Road King and use to ride without the windshield on a daily basis. The turbulence created by the presence of the fairing is a completely different animal than "riding in the wind". The buffeting on my current RG is worse than anything I'd ever experienced on my '07 Street Glide, which was worse than anything I'd ever, EVER experienced while "riding in the wind" on my RK. Buffeting was non-existent on the RK.
The Klockwerks shield on my RG, while better than stock and better than HD's version of that design (the Windsplitter) still leaves a LOT to be desired.
[EDIT]
Just ordered a Windvest 14", so I'll have a 12" Klockwerks up for sale once the new one arrives and I get it installed.
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#23
04-09-2010, 03:18 PM
I'm 6' as well and have the HD 6 1/2" fairing (same as klockworks). With the stock seat it rattled the hell out my sunglasses. I don't wear a helmet but imagine that with one it would have made me crazy.
Yesterday I installed the HD Brawler seat. I sit more upright now and about 2-3" lower. The shield is about perfect at highway speeds now.
Previous comments about the wind coming from below the tank is spot on. I had a pretty heavy headwind coming home from buying the bike and was going mad with the buffeting. It was greatly diminished by putting my feet up on the crash bars and knees against the tank. I think that will be less noticeable now that i'm down and back a bit more with the new seat.
Essentially at 6' you're going to want the 8 1/2" windshield. If you have a lower seat you may get by with the 6 1/2.
Yesterday I installed the HD Brawler seat. I sit more upright now and about 2-3" lower. The shield is about perfect at highway speeds now.
Previous comments about the wind coming from below the tank is spot on. I had a pretty heavy headwind coming home from buying the bike and was going mad with the buffeting. It was greatly diminished by putting my feet up on the crash bars and knees against the tank. I think that will be less noticeable now that i'm down and back a bit more with the new seat.
Essentially at 6' you're going to want the 8 1/2" windshield. If you have a lower seat you may get by with the 6 1/2.
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I have a 2010 SG and just removed the stock 4" and put on the 8 1/2" Klock Werks windshield. I'm 6' with a Danny Gray BigSeat solo. The wind is much quieter now, not gone but much better.
I like the 4" stock and will put it back on for around town and short runs. I think the stock looks better. But on trips I will use the KW's.
I like the 4" stock and will put it back on for around town and short runs. I think the stock looks better. But on trips I will use the KW's.
#28
04-09-2010, 09:27 PM
Never had one on my SG, but did put the 12" on my new RG.
It makes the buffeting worse if you ask me. Sure, it's better than the 5" stock P.O.S. that comes on the '10 FLTRX Customs, but I'm 6' and it puts the wind right into my forehead. Add a full face helmet into the mix and I get whiplash on windy days, not to mention all the noise generated by the shield + ff helm.
I'm sure this didn't answer your question, but just offering an opinion. I don't think the KW shield is worth the $$ and certainly doesn't live up to the hype in my book.
It makes the buffeting worse if you ask me. Sure, it's better than the 5" stock P.O.S. that comes on the '10 FLTRX Customs, but I'm 6' and it puts the wind right into my forehead. Add a full face helmet into the mix and I get whiplash on windy days, not to mention all the noise generated by the shield + ff helm.
I'm sure this didn't answer your question, but just offering an opinion. I don't think the KW shield is worth the $$ and certainly doesn't live up to the hype in my book.
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04-09-2010, 09:29 PM
