Picked up a new 2013 RK Nice bike but need help with wind issue

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Sep 11, 2012 | 10:05 PM

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EricD10563

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I also like the LRS windshield 19" version but I'm 5' 10", you might want to shoot them an email or call since you're 6' 2".

Sep 11, 2012 | 10:06 PM

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St. Elizabeths

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I'm 6' with a 30" inseam. So all upperbody length. Switched to the LRS 19" and it made all the difference in the world to getting all the wind directed at my face/head.

Sep 11, 2012 | 10:27 PM

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billhawks51

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I'm 6'1'' putting the 22 " harley windshield on my 09 RKC solved the same problem.

Sep 11, 2012 | 10:48 PM

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AlaskaAviator

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Fork mounted wind deflectors work wonders. You want to be careful with acrylic windshields as they can break rather easily.

Sep 11, 2012 | 10:52 PM

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lumper

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All you can do is get a seat that puts you down as low as you can get, lower the rear end, and get the tallest windshield they make.
What else can you do?

Lump

Sep 11, 2012 | 10:57 PM

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traveler

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Klockwerks make a Road King fairing that replaces the stocker that will direct the air up and over.

Fork deflectors might also be a good move.

The disc mentioend above that goes under the fork trees might also help.

~Joe

Sep 11, 2012 | 10:57 PM

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Port Dawg

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I run with the oem shield, the fork baffle and also the fork mounted wind deflectors. Some don't like the look, I happen to like it and it works. Very little buffeting even at 75-80 mph

Congrats on a great bike

Sep 11, 2012 | 11:18 PM

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jackstrr

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I just figured that unless your in a car with the windows up...(wind)ows, there is gonna be some wind.

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Sep 12, 2012 | 12:38 AM

#19

bellgnte

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Originally Posted by roadking2013

Thanks Keith, but my old WG without a shield was tamer on my head and neck.

Take your windshield off. All buffeting is gone.

Sep 12, 2012 | 01:10 AM

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bklynbob

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From: bklyn,ny

Im 6ft. I've got an 18" recurve windshield, and i put the wind deflectors on for loger rides.I had the baffle,but took it off,i needed some air.............

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