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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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I've been having a hard time controlling my helmet buffeting. I try something, go for a ride, and come back. Finally the OL asked why not just take the fairing off if it's causing that much grief? And that got me wondering...

Can you delete the fairing from a Street Glide? I know I would lose the radio, which is no big deal. And I would have to mount a speedo and tach to the handlebars somehow, since I don't like the console mounted speedo. I would want to keep the cruise control. The other gauges are no big deal. So is it even feasible? Hopefully I won't get to that point. But it would make a cool looking bagger I think.
 
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I've been having a hard time controlling my helmet buffeting. I try something, go for a ride, and come back. Finally the OL asked why not just take the fairing off if it's causing that much grief? And that got me wondering...

Can you delete the fairing from a Street Glide? I know I would lose the radio, which is no big deal. And I would have to mount a speedo and tach to the handlebars somehow, since I don't like the console mounted speedo. I would want to keep the cruise control. The other gauges are no big deal. So is it even feasible? Hopefully I won't get to that point. But it would make a cool looking bagger I think.
Your kidding right!!!! Experiment with different windshields, fairing and fork mounted wind deflectors and your buffeting issues will be a thing of the past...Just please don't ruin the looks of a Street Glide....
 
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 08:37 PM
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I suppose anything's possible but it wouldn't be easy.

If you're running the stock short shield, you should try some taller windshields.
 
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Your kidding right!!!! Experiment with different windshields, fairing and fork mounted wind deflectors and your buffeting issues will be a thing of the past...Just please don't ruin the looks of a Street Glide....
I'm sure that's what will happen. I was just letting my mind wander...
 
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I'm sure that's what will happen. I was just letting my mind wander...
Sounds like you were having a bad nightmare LOL....
 
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I've been having a hard time controlling my helmet buffeting. I try something, go for a ride, and come back. Finally the OL asked why not just take the fairing off if it's causing that much grief? And that got me wondering...

Can you delete the fairing from a Street Glide? I know I would lose the radio, which is no big deal. And I would have to mount a speedo and tach to the handlebars somehow, since I don't like the console mounted speedo. I would want to keep the cruise control. The other gauges are no big deal. So is it even feasible? Hopefully I won't get to that point. But it would make a cool looking bagger I think.
Yep, with a parts manual, some Ebay and salvage yard shopping you could turn it into a Road King. But before you do all of that I would add the fork deflector which mounts under the triple tree. The biggest help I found was adding the deflectors (walrus tusks) to the sides of the forks.

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They make one of those already, It's called a Road King.
 
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Originally Posted by Just Dave
They make one of those already, It's called a Road King.
Great answer!!! That's it!!
 
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They make one of those already, It's called a Road King.
Doesn't have The Look that the SG has.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 09:06 PM
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I have a RKC and put the Walrus Tusks on the forks. No more problems from the seat up. It really surprised me how well they worked. In fact, I went for a ride and it began raining. I got wet from the knees down. Just a little damp from the seat up.

I got them from Zanotti's.
 
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