Buffetting and clearview recurve winshield
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Hill Country, TX
Get a pair of the fork deflectors (like in my sig pic), and a nice Clearview recurve windshield. This will kill the buffeting.
I'm 6' 1", and I have a 6.5 inch and an 8 inch Clearview. I use the 6.5 for local riding, and the 8 inch for long distance riding. I have long legs and a short trunk, so these two windshields work great for me. If you are 6' 2" and sit high in the seat, I would get the 8 inch Clearview...at a minimum. The 10 inch might be better for your body type.
I can't stress enough what a difference the fork deflectors make. They kill the buffet from my waist to my chin. The higher windshield takes care of the rest.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Boise Idaho
I have read many many posts online here in regards to the buffetting issue on Street Glides. I am 6'2 and tend to sit a little high. I have been riding damm near all my life and mostly with out windshields, but with this bike I feel like my head is in a blender. Half helmets dont work, full helmets work only with shield down. I have tried sitting back and also crouching down and that makes things a little better, but as we all know thats not too safe.
My question is after looking at all of the comments on the forum on this issue I have decided on getting a Cleraview 8.5 recurve. Does anyone have experience with this and did it help the problem?
Thanks for any help!
My question is after looking at all of the comments on the forum on this issue I have decided on getting a Cleraview 8.5 recurve. Does anyone have experience with this and did it help the problem?
Thanks for any help!
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Beverly Hills, Fl. Swimmin pools. Movie stars
I'm 6'4" and I've had an 8.5" Clearview for the past year and feel it offers plenty of wind protection. Matter of fact the wind swirls around and comes from behind! I just recently put an LRS 6.5" shield on and honestly feel it gives only slightly less protection than the Clearview, probably due to a bit more "flip" in the recurve, but very little if any buffeting. I also run a solo seat that sits a bit lower than some of the sofas
that some prefer
that some prefer
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Between Chicago & Milwaukee
Yep...same height as you and using a 9.5" Clearview... I ride a lot of interstate
Novice
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 22
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From: Iowa
I have an 8" recurve on my 08 SG with a mustang touring seat and Im 6'3", works good! I wanted to try to keep it as short as possible so I didnt kill the looks, fit my bill of appearance vs. functional!
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Road Master
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,123
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From: California
Did the 6 inch recurve on mine; balance of low profile and more wind protection. I'm 5'10 and slouch a little in the saddle. I also like a little wind. The 6 is good for me, eight might be too high for my liking. Got the smoked.
Made a positive difference over stock.
Made a positive difference over stock.
