head buffeting
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Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Fairfield, Illinois
I've spent a lot of money trying many different windshields, fairing lowers, etc, all to no avail. I've found that it's dependent on the the direction of the prevailing wind. If I have a tail wind, smooth as glass, head wind or cross wind, my vision is impaired due to vibration from the buffeting. HD needs to put a little effort into the batwing design and improve it. I've never tried a 10" or 12" HD windshield but then again I bought a SG for the sleek minimalist design so I stick with my solid black 6.5" Klock Werks which is a good compromise between looks and performance. I've read every post I see on SG buffeting hoping to find the magic combination. Good luck in your quest!
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From: Eastern NE
Now, FWIW, here's what I did to solve the dreaded buffeting cycle; (1) taller shield (KW 8.5"), (2) fairing wings (HD's set that opens), (3) HD fork baffle & (4) vented lower fairing. Sure adding these "four" upgrades was $pendy, but it worked & you can't put a price on riding comfort/safety.
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Now that's some funny **** there.
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From: East Tn Foot of The Dragon
can't figure this out i can't see at 65mph with a 8.5 inch clear view windshield on my 2012 sg. I know a lot of the turbulence is coming from underneath the bat wing. I went to the dealer today and RGs have a plastic piece that snaps to the top of the engine guard. Not sure it that will help any but put the pieces on my bike but with full handlebar throw the blinkers hit.. Is there anything made for the SG. I don't want to put the vents on the bottom of the batwing either. next Wind splitter windshield or Klock werks. I love the bike but no fun when you can't see.\
Last edited by checkers; Jun 30, 2012 at 08:52 AM.
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I will promise you the buffeting is coming form below fairing, not over. Many solutions, the fairing lower wings will help the most, the top fork baffle will help, setting lower in the seat will help, fork lowers will help, a different sytle helmet will help, adding a passenger will help, floorboard extensions will help, installing longer{taller} shocks will help, riding with knees close to tank will help. I can keep going. Do this: Ride at speed where the buffeting is the worst. Take you left arm and cross it horizontaly accross your chest, the buffeting will be gone. That is what you need to address.
When I was younger I would rather look cool than be safe and comfortable. As I'm getting older that has reversed.
