E.Glide wind hitting in the chin
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From: LaVale, Maryland
Clarks custom windshields. 12" half moon
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From: Twin Cities
I found what worked for me is the Kuryakyn vented fork deflectors, HD triple tree baffle and a vented 15.5" Clearview recurve windshield. All is pieceful and quiet on my 10' Ultra Limited. This also solves the heat issue because all you have to do is open all the vents and you get a full breath of fresh air. The only downside for some of you would be having to look through the windshield, this is not a problem for me at all. Here are a few pictures for your viewing pleasure!
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From: Twin Cities
I found what worked for me is the Kuryakyn vented fork deflectors, HD triple tree baffle and a vented 15.5" Clearview recurve windshield. All is pieceful and quiet on my 10' Ultra Limited. This also solves the heat issue because all you have to do is open all the vents and you get a full breath of fresh air. The only downside for some of you would be having to look through the windshield, this is not a problem for me at all. Here are a few pictures for your viewing pleasure!
These are a "bolt-on" accessory that needs no modification, just make sure that your passing lights/blinkers are adjusted as far forward on the light bar as possible. Yes, they do keep the cold and rain off of the riders knee caps.
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cookiemech..... Did the fork mounted air deflectors completely solve the helmet buffeting / teeth chattering problem?
I am also currently trying to decide between the versatility of the RK and the fairing of the SG.... I like the benefits of the fairing but I don't want any teeth chattering.
I am also currently trying to decide between the versatility of the RK and the fairing of the SG.... I like the benefits of the fairing but I don't want any teeth chattering.
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In my case, yes, it did completely solve the problem. For reference purposes, I'm 6'1" and have a 12" Cee Bailey SSC windshield. I'm also accustomed to riding BMW touring bikes (currently have an R1100RT and K75RT, among others), so I know what good airflow management feels like. With the fork mounted deflectors, the Ultra is nearly as good as one of the BMWs in that respect; unfortunately, it is also HOT.
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From: S.E. NC
I don't have a buffeting problem but freeze in the winter.
The wind makes my beard stick straight out and if it gets long, it tickles my nose.
I have been planning on trying the fork mounted ones also.
I tried the Freedom Wings with Extras but don't see much difference over the stock ones.
When I move my hand over the tank and down towards the lowers, that is where the wind comes from, rain too.
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I ride an 09 FLHT and am having a problem with wind hitting me right in the chin. THis is not simply wind from riding, but a straight jetstream of air that rattles my jaw. I don't know how to fix/redirect it so I thought I would seek some assistance. I have a 10" LRS Ultra shield, Freedom Wings with the "Plus", Harley fork baffle, and vented lower fairings. Needless to say I'm stumped. If I put my arm horizontally across my stomach area when riding the jetstream goes away and all is good, remove my arm and the teeth chattering is back. It seems like the wind is being funneled between my lowers and Freedom Wings.
I appreciate any suggestions/help.
I appreciate any suggestions/help.
I have 2 friends who have an Ultra and they had the same problem. They both installed the fork mounted deflectors for the RK on their bikes. They swear by them, claiming that they eliminate all buffeting.
I find them too ugly to mount them on my bike but if you don't care about aesthetics, you might want to consider them.