Wind buffeting solutions
Road Warrior
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From: Orange, VA,
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1st Gear
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: West Lafayette, IN
Thank you ALL! I do agree that no one solution fits everyone, so I will take an incremental approach.....just as soon as my eyeballs quit spinning from the 200 miles I rode yesterday!
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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Boca Raton, FL
OK so like others have said I can only comment on what worked for me
also this will depend on your own situation and body type, but I am 5'11"
My SG is set up with the 6in Windvest for a shield, lower fairings (speakers, but they do really block a bunch of wind) and I also added the ashtray (not sure what it's really called but its the chrome half moon piece that bolts up under the triple tree and basically blocks the wind coming up between the forks
took a bonzai run from Daytona to D.C. for Rolling Thunder this year all highway, all at 80-85 and couldn't be happier
now I also expect some wind and need some wind to keep temps down (on my own body) but head shaking and blurry vision are not acceptable so that combo has been working for me
also this will depend on your own situation and body type, but I am 5'11"
My SG is set up with the 6in Windvest for a shield, lower fairings (speakers, but they do really block a bunch of wind) and I also added the ashtray (not sure what it's really called but its the chrome half moon piece that bolts up under the triple tree and basically blocks the wind coming up between the forks
took a bonzai run from Daytona to D.C. for Rolling Thunder this year all highway, all at 80-85 and couldn't be happier
now I also expect some wind and need some wind to keep temps down (on my own body) but head shaking and blurry vision are not acceptable so that combo has been working for me
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 506
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From: Charlotte, NC
OK so like others have said I can only comment on what worked for me
also this will depend on your own situation and body type, but I am 5'11"
My SG is set up with the 6in Windvest for a shield, lower fairings (speakers, but they do really block a bunch of wind) and I also added the ashtray (not sure what it's really called but its the chrome half moon piece that bolts up under the triple tree and basically blocks the wind coming up between the forks
took a bonzai run from Daytona to D.C. for Rolling Thunder this year all highway, all at 80-85 and couldn't be happier
now I also expect some wind and need some wind to keep temps down (on my own body) but head shaking and blurry vision are not acceptable so that combo has been working for me
also this will depend on your own situation and body type, but I am 5'11"
My SG is set up with the 6in Windvest for a shield, lower fairings (speakers, but they do really block a bunch of wind) and I also added the ashtray (not sure what it's really called but its the chrome half moon piece that bolts up under the triple tree and basically blocks the wind coming up between the forks
took a bonzai run from Daytona to D.C. for Rolling Thunder this year all highway, all at 80-85 and couldn't be happier
now I also expect some wind and need some wind to keep temps down (on my own body) but head shaking and blurry vision are not acceptable so that combo has been working for me
Last edited by Deckman; Aug 5, 2013 at 01:26 PM.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 112
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From: Mesa AZ
EXACTLY
I have been down this same road. I ride a 2011 Street Glide, 30" inseam and 5'-8". Below are the facts to correct the issue and I put them in the order I bought and installed them. Funny thing is I should have done them in reverse.
Below are the changes made and their impact on reducing the buffeting:
1. Took short visor off helmet - Reduced 5%
2. Windshield 6-5 KW - Reduced 15%
3. Fairing adjustable lowers - Reduced MAYBE 5%
4. Fork leg mount wind deflectors - Reduced 90% and now I can run ANY shield I want and get no buffeting.
If you put your hands on the side of your tank at speed you will see where the bad air is coming from, when I did this it was my AH HA moment.
On request I can send pictures if needed!!
I have been down this same road. I ride a 2011 Street Glide, 30" inseam and 5'-8". Below are the facts to correct the issue and I put them in the order I bought and installed them. Funny thing is I should have done them in reverse.
Below are the changes made and their impact on reducing the buffeting:
1. Took short visor off helmet - Reduced 5%
2. Windshield 6-5 KW - Reduced 15%
3. Fairing adjustable lowers - Reduced MAYBE 5%
4. Fork leg mount wind deflectors - Reduced 90% and now I can run ANY shield I want and get no buffeting.
If you put your hands on the side of your tank at speed you will see where the bad air is coming from, when I did this it was my AH HA moment.
On request I can send pictures if needed!!
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,043
Likes: 25
From: Malaysia
EXACTLY
I have been down this same road. I ride a 2011 Street Glide, 30" inseam and 5'-8". Below are the facts to correct the issue and I put them in the order I bought and installed them. Funny thing is I should have done them in reverse.
Below are the changes made and their impact on reducing the buffeting:
1. Took short visor off helmet - Reduced 5%
2. Windshield 6-5 KW - Reduced 15%
3. Fairing adjustable lowers - Reduced MAYBE 5%
4. Fork leg mount wind deflectors - Reduced 90% and now I can run ANY shield I want and get no buffeting.
If you put your hands on the side of your tank at speed you will see where the bad air is coming from, when I did this it was my AH HA moment.
On request I can send pictures if needed!!
I have been down this same road. I ride a 2011 Street Glide, 30" inseam and 5'-8". Below are the facts to correct the issue and I put them in the order I bought and installed them. Funny thing is I should have done them in reverse.
Below are the changes made and their impact on reducing the buffeting:
1. Took short visor off helmet - Reduced 5%
2. Windshield 6-5 KW - Reduced 15%
3. Fairing adjustable lowers - Reduced MAYBE 5%
4. Fork leg mount wind deflectors - Reduced 90% and now I can run ANY shield I want and get no buffeting.
If you put your hands on the side of your tank at speed you will see where the bad air is coming from, when I did this it was my AH HA moment.
On request I can send pictures if needed!!
So yeah,some pictures would be lovely...I've been hearing about this fork deflectors but have no idea how they look or what kind of options they come in....Pictures and links anyone?
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Road Master
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Out there!
I use the lower fairing vents and have just fitted the new HD fork deflectors - the picture shows a Fast Aire recurve 7" screen which I like the look of however the Klock Werks 8.5" I also have is the better screen for higher speed use.
