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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 08:03 PM
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This is just a small rant. I took my Electra Glide on its first long trip to Americade. The time I got to Americade I had pounding headache from getting smacked around from the wind turbulence. I could not even read the street signs. I had a Bell custom 500 helmet on. I had to buy a new windshield and fairing wind deflectors when I got there. Now after $200 it was tolerable. I almost rather ride my Lowrider instead at least its a straight wind. I know Harley does not give a **** about there customers but dam you have been using this fairing since what the 70's ? Don't get me wrong I love the bike. I love Harleys. It rides and handles great. Radio's great and storage is great. Just when you spend 20k for a bike you would think little things like this would not be over looked. I know stop my whining. Don't feed the troll. Americade was a great time everyone should try it out.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 08:09 PM
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I'm on my 2nd Bagger and I just haven't had issues, I went from an EGC to RG and I don't have the buffeting, etc, is it just me?
 
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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had a batwing and now a shark nose , with the correct height shield for me didn't have issues with either
 
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 08:32 PM
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I fixed the buffering with the new windshield and deflectors. I just did not know it was going to be as bad as it was but was already on the rode to Americade. So it was to late correct the problem until I got there. Now its fine. Just was alittle irritated when I got there. I put a Klock Werks shield on.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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I know stop my whining. Don't feed the troll.
Now that's some good advice. LOL
 
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 10:27 PM
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I have no problems. I went from a 12" standard windshield to a 7" smoked and still no problem. But i am only 5'7" tall.
 
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had a batwing and now a shark nose , with the correct height shield for me didn't have issues with either
Yep! all about the wind shield. 9.5 Clear view with recurve
 
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It's not the bike, it's your helmet. Take a ride without it and see.
 
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What? Wind on a motorcycle? When did that happen?
 
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