SG wind turbulence
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 105
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From: San Angelo, TX
Deflectors that work wonders
Can one of you guys with the fork air deflector post a picture? I'm curious what that thing looks like installed on a bike. I haven't searched the web for it yet, but I'd love to see pics from guys on here with one.
Seems like it would be really fugly. (I know, function over form.)
Seems like it would be really fugly. (I know, function over form.)
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 102
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From: Kansas
I'm 6'1" and have the KW 8.5 on my SG. I can ride with my hat on up to about 50mph but after that I have to turn the bill around backwards and can leave it on unless there are stiff cross winds. My light weight sunglasses don't shake either. I also really like the down force from the KW which increases stability at higher speeds and around semis. I think you have to judge a windshield on calm riding days because no windshield works very good on real windy days with constanly shifting wind patterns.
Try the LRS ultra, Give me a call and I can help get you fitted.
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Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Eastern NE
Bingo...stock w/s & seat upgrade were on top of my to do list after getting my 09 FLHX. Went w/Klock Werks 8.5" & MCC double mem foam seat mod & it's much better w/comfort & buffeting. I'm 5'11" w/34" inseam so you'll be a tad different, but doesn't take much to beat stock. Good luck!
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,892
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From: New Hampshire
You can't even see the fork air deflectors. Older baggers came with them stock - in fact the holes are already drilled for installation.
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Oh
I think many here are starting realize the SG is not a tourer, just an around town "cool factor" bike. The bike requires too many changes to make it a cross country bike. By the time you put on all the crap to tame the wind and harsh ride, you should have bought an Ultra Classic, it will look like one after you make all the changes anyway. And yes, I owned one. JMO
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Joined: May 2011
Posts: 65
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From: NC
I think many here are starting realize the SG is not a tourer, just an around town "cool factor" bike. The bike requires too many changes to make it a cross country bike. By the time you put on all the crap to tame the wind and harsh ride, you should have bought an Ultra Classic, it will look like one after you make all the changes anyway. And yes, I owned one. JMO