Road Glide Custom
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 709
Likes: 1
From: Maine
WOW!
like all the other said its all in the windshield..the testing process is a battle im 6 ft with a 32 inseam and i went with clockworks first..it was worse than the stock shield...running a 12 windvest now great for all around riding if i was going cross country the 14 would be better....
like all the other said its all in the windshield..the testing process is a battle im 6 ft with a 32 inseam and i went with clockworks first..it was worse than the stock shield...running a 12 windvest now great for all around riding if i was going cross country the 14 would be better....
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 328
Likes: 0
From: Chicagoland
Wind buffering comes from below the fairing primarily. I had the same issue when I installed a removable faring on my road king for $75 you can solve most of your issues. I am planning on trading in my king for a road glide this winter and have already researched this in depth.
Try these
http://sanchoswings.com/
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
Try these
http://sanchoswings.com/
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
Cruiser
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 119
Likes: 0
Kajun,
So what's the latest? You think you're still gonna take it back or try some different options? Check out Roadgliderick's bike. Throwing up some evil apes keeps that slicked out custom look.
Most of the guys who don't have buffeting problems are either guys with necks the size of a tree stump or guys that don't wear helmets. Experiment with a few shields (test ride em if you can so you don't drop a ton of money) keep searching on here for what other guys have done. Don't give up on it. It's a great looking bike.
So what's the latest? You think you're still gonna take it back or try some different options? Check out Roadgliderick's bike. Throwing up some evil apes keeps that slicked out custom look.
Most of the guys who don't have buffeting problems are either guys with necks the size of a tree stump or guys that don't wear helmets. Experiment with a few shields (test ride em if you can so you don't drop a ton of money) keep searching on here for what other guys have done. Don't give up on it. It's a great looking bike.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 461
Likes: 21
From: Providence
With the shorter windshield on the custom the buffet shouldn't be that bad. I really had a problem with the 2009 stock windshield on my RG, but I changed it for the HD custom windshield which made a big difference for me.
Club Member
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,633
Likes: 54
From: GA
I haven't noticed the slightest change with the lowers or the deflectors in terms of wind management. I have to wear a full face b/c w/ a shorty helmet I can't breath. Something about the way the air comes over my 8" KW. On a long interstate ride if I'm really moving about 80 or so I'll need advil which is precisely why I avoid them b/c I like the short windshield and wind in my face (as much as I can get w/ a FF helmet). It's the evil I choose to deal with. The taller the shield, the less air you'll feel.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,092
Likes: 1
From: USA
You can get alot more info on the Road Glide Forums,I joined it because there are only RG riders on there and they have alot more info.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,979
Likes: 2
From: Northern Colorado
The Road Glide Custom is for cruising around town, it ain't worth a **** out there on the open road "as is". To make it truly road worthy, you have to make some aerodynamic improvements including a taller windshield, wind deflectors and possibly lower fairings. It may not be the look you were going for but it makes one hell of a tourer.
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
From: South West Iowa
Sanchos wings work pretty well along with the silly little HD baffles that go above the engine guard in front of the fuel tank. A tall windshield will work wonders too but some don't like the look.