New to Harley's... Tell me about buffeting
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Stage II
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: California
Thanks you guys. I definatly plan on testing both. I have limited riding experience and none on a touring bike. However, I like the look of the SG much more then RG or anyother bike with the Sharknose. Sounds like a better windshield is going to be top priority! I guess I was asking if its more like speed wobble or if its just the wind in the face... Just looking for info on it.
Road Warrior
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From: Chicago area
Crosswind & or semi's in the crosswind effect will make me dive under the windshield do too the blast. I've mitigate this by getting Vampire defectors. Also a 10" LSR recurve shield. Still happens on high x-wind days.
By the way, Welcome from Chicago! When I didn't have any shield I only had to deal with the debris, only super-strong headwinds killed me.
Shields are nice over-all.
By the way, Welcome from Chicago! When I didn't have any shield I only had to deal with the debris, only super-strong headwinds killed me.
Shields are nice over-all.
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Brighton
The correct windshield is key for sure, i bought my SG used it came with a 6" klockwerks but the wind hits me in the forehead and vibrates my glasses,I thought Klockwerks were supposed to be the answer,i had a used 8" smoked clearview brand and it works much better but deffinitly takes away from the look.i just tested this today!!! between the two.
Tourer
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From: Northern BC, Canada
I don't have a huge problem with wind on my glide. Worst is when passing big trucks. I manage the exposure by going into 5th and rolling it on to get by them faster
. Recurved windshields help. Never ridden a Road Glide by I would love to.
Take one of each for a test ride and post your opinion.
. Recurved windshields help. Never ridden a Road Glide by I would love to.Take one of each for a test ride and post your opinion.
Intermediate
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Dude, make the decision easy and get a King! And windshields are overrated! I love the breeze in my face and I've been stung by a bee with a windshield on.
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I still have the factory tiny windshield on mine, and do get a little buffeting, but I do not think it's any worse than riding a bike with no windshield, where the wind just beats you up all over. I also mitigate the buffeting from big trucks with a quick twist of the throttle and the 103" motor does the rest.
Intermediate
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From: Spirit Lake, ID
I've been fighting this issue as well. Ben E's comment about a Road King is certainly worth exploring. I own a Street Glide with a worthless 6"screen and the under triple tree baffle. No joy. I frequently travel to SoCal and rent bikes when there. Out of the 3 bikes I've rented, a Street Glide, an Ultra, and a Road King, the Road King buffeted the least. That doesn't mean it didn't buffet, it did. My previous ride, a Softail Fatboy Lo, had a windshield that beat me to death. I installed the fork mounted wind deflectors and the improvement was astounding. It's the next addition to my SG.
Last edited by whitelightning; Feb 22, 2012 at 08:38 PM.