looking at a new SG, windshield question.
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looking at a new SG, windshield question.
Hey guys, looking to step up from my Dyna to a SG or Ultra. So, I took a '14 SG for a demo ride, and was tremendously disappointed with the wind noise slapping my head, it was deafening. I couldn't even hear the Reinharts this bike had! The bike had a very small (like maybe 3") windshield with a funky shape (maybe a KlockWerks?).
Question: is this something that can be cured with a taller, like 6-8-10" windshield, and maybe fork deflectors?
If you look at my sig pic, My Dyna has a batwing with a relatively short 'shield, but I could probably light a cig at 60mph, it's that quiet behind this set up. (I mentioned fork deflectors above, because they helped a lot on my Dyna)
What do you guys say, is it an easy fix?
Side note, LOVED the gobs of smooth power from the HO 103 motor, that made me grin the whole ride!
Question: is this something that can be cured with a taller, like 6-8-10" windshield, and maybe fork deflectors?
If you look at my sig pic, My Dyna has a batwing with a relatively short 'shield, but I could probably light a cig at 60mph, it's that quiet behind this set up. (I mentioned fork deflectors above, because they helped a lot on my Dyna)
What do you guys say, is it an easy fix?
Side note, LOVED the gobs of smooth power from the HO 103 motor, that made me grin the whole ride!
Tourer
Joined: May 2013
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From: Las Vegas, NV
With the low stock shield on my SG the turbulence was horrible, my sunglasses would literally vibrate. With the 12" factory clear shield and batwing wind deflectors it's very calm. I'm going to switch out to an LRS Ultra in about a 9-10" med tint to look a little nicer and still get the smooth air.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Cleveland, OH
It more than likely the 4" Wind Splitter. The short shields look great, but they're not very functional for most people. I use the 7" and it works very well. Not perfect, but a good middle ground to maintain the SG look. They should let you demo some options at the dealership. There are a ton of great aftermarket options as well, but the demo will give you an idea of size anyhow.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Denver, CO
Stock shield or anythig less than 6" is not going to do much to help you with the wind. Even with that bug catcher on the new fairing. I go back and forth from my stock shield (love the way it looks) to a 7" dark tint windblade from LRS. The windblade keeps as much wind off of me as can be expected...fork deflectors would help but I choose not to run them.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Saskatchewan
You can get a good idea where the air is coming from by simply moving a hand around the fairing. I noticed a big difference when my hand was in the area above my knee. I decided to try a pair of the newer curved fork wind deflectors and it was like night and day. I am still using the 12" factory wind shield on my Electra Glide but will be trying a 7" to 10" version soon so I'm not looking through the windscreen. I prefer functionality over looks since it is primarily a highway touring bike.
I found the 3 pocket fairing pouch will give the illusion of having a smaller windscreen if this is the look you are going for.
I found the 3 pocket fairing pouch will give the illusion of having a smaller windscreen if this is the look you are going for.
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Indiana
SG Windshield
I went with the 9" LRS Ultra with medium tint. i also bought the wind wings.
The windshield moves the air about a foot over my helmet. The wind wings reduced the flow of air under the fairing. I would highly recommend both.
I wear a half helmet and the wind noise and helmet buffeting have been greatly reduced.
I think I could have made due with an 8" but the 9" is fine. If I ordered again I would buy the lite tint. When I do the long ride slump I see a lot of the road thru the shield and I believe the lite would be better.
The windshield moves the air about a foot over my helmet. The wind wings reduced the flow of air under the fairing. I would highly recommend both.
I wear a half helmet and the wind noise and helmet buffeting have been greatly reduced.
I think I could have made due with an 8" but the 9" is fine. If I ordered again I would buy the lite tint. When I do the long ride slump I see a lot of the road thru the shield and I believe the lite would be better.
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I went with 9 1/2in Clearview recurve w/s with light tint. On my 07 EGC. I'm 5_ 11". I rode my son SG with the 4" shield and it was pretty much useless for me.
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I had a 7" HD Windsplitter and it wasn't quite enough. An 8" LRS Ultra, fork baffle and fork deflectors put me in a very nice, non turbulent, stream of air. The LRS was the biggest improvement for me
But not with a 4" windshield. Nothing is going to help when the shield is at nipple height.
Put an 8" LRS on, and smile.
