Buffet on Road King
Thread Starter
|
1st Gear
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: Cannes
Buffet on Road King
Hi Guys & girls, any ideas for curing buffet at high speeds? Everything is fine up to about 65 mph, at faster speeds the air comes off the top of the screen and hits my helmet. around 80 mph (we cruise on motorways in Europe at 80 mph) it is hard to focus or think!
I have the standard size screen fitted - 16 inch I think.
I'm on the worlds best cruiser and being overtaken by BMW's It's galling.
I have the standard size screen fitted - 16 inch I think.
I'm on the worlds best cruiser and being overtaken by BMW's It's galling.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 14,744
Likes: 402
From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
could be the shape of the helmet, do you have the opportunity to try other lids.
2.)the bigger the windscreen, the bigger and deeper the low pressure zone behind it.
air rushes from the sides, above and below to fill this space.
you may find you have "cleaner air" without the windscreen.
lots of riders are able to lean into the air hitting their chest.
Mike
2.)the bigger the windscreen, the bigger and deeper the low pressure zone behind it.
air rushes from the sides, above and below to fill this space.
you may find you have "cleaner air" without the windscreen.
lots of riders are able to lean into the air hitting their chest.
Mike
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 14,744
Likes: 402
From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
dupe post- website wacky again, when it goes wacky posts seem to duplicate themselves like rabbits
I'm glad these guys are busy building a website and not building motorcycles !
Mike
I'm glad these guys are busy building a website and not building motorcycles !
Mike
Last edited by mkguitar; May 18, 2012 at 02:21 AM.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,368
Likes: 14
From: Yokohama
I would say try the Long Ride Shield 21" recurve. They are 40 percent off through Saturday using the discount code hdforums40, so it won't cost you much to try. Very fast and reasonable shipping as well.
http://www.longrideshields.com/road_king_page.html
http://www.longrideshields.com/road_king_page.html
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 210
Likes: 0
From: Augusta, GA
Klock Werks Billboard Flare is what fixed it for me. I have the deflectors on the outside of the struts, the between strut deflector, and still had buffeting. I put on the flare, and it is all gone, unless of course, there is a really strong side wind, but nothing will stop that.
Recurve windshield , plus maybe some fork mounted deflectors? Try the hand test, see where if you have buffeting from around the tank as well as over the shield
__________________
General Inquiries:
Info@LongRideShields.com
Sales and Marketing:
Sales@LongRideShields.com
Phone:
775.331.3789
General Inquiries:
Info@LongRideShields.com
Sales and Marketing:
Sales@LongRideShields.com
Phone:
775.331.3789
Last edited by longrideshields-1; May 18, 2012 at 09:58 AM. Reason: spelling
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 8,039
Likes: 1,305
From: Jayhawk Country
Trending Topics
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 297
Likes: 1
From: Christiana, Tn
One of the easiest things I did to help with this is change helmets. I had a half helmet with a visor and would get killed by the buffeting. I got a new helmet without the visor and it made a world of difference. I know the visor is really small but it catches a lot of wind. This didn't completely stop the buffeting but it helped a ton. I have a new LRS 19" on order should be here any day, I'll let you know how that helps.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 823
Likes: 0
I went taller and wider with a Cee Bailey 26" X 24".
http://www.ceebaileys.com/harley/flhr_ws.html
I do a lot of hi way miles and it's a smooth ride.
http://www.ceebaileys.com/harley/flhr_ws.html
I do a lot of hi way miles and it's a smooth ride.
I like the LRS Windshield 19" works well for me I can see over it easily and I'm 5 10". 16' windshield I can imagine that you are getting beat up by the wind, I have a shorty shield and I only use it for around town otherwise I think it's useless. BTW if you do have a 16 shiels I'm not sure thats standard, maybe on certain models. I think my stock shield was something like 20 and I cut it down to work for me before getting the LRS shield.