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Custom Vehicle Discussions => CVO™ Road Glide Custom® => Topic started by: stever on September 04, 2011, 05:17:47 PM

Title: wind issues
Post by: stever on September 04, 2011, 05:17:47 PM

any of you lucky 2012 cvorg custom owners have any major wind or buffeting problems to report. and if so what is the fix for them.

Title: Re: wind issues
Post by: Midnight Rider on September 04, 2011, 05:39:20 PM

Quote from: stever on September 04, 2011, 05:17:47 PM

any of you lucky 2012 cvorg custom owners have any major wind or buffeting problems to report. and if so what is the fix for them.

A new windshield.  Windshield shape and size is more critical on a RG than on a Batwing, IMO, because you are sitting much further back from the windshield.  It also depends on what kind of helmet you use, if any.

Title: Re: wind issues
Post by: noharley on September 04, 2011, 08:29:13 PM

...soft lowers and a 13" Clearview have been the most significant wind manager for my 09.

Title: Re: wind issues
Post by: Guthrie52 on September 04, 2011, 11:39:26 PM

Eardrums are aching a little after 2 hour ride this afternoon.   Marginal, but not terrible noise.  Could drown out the wind noise with louder exhaust (will do) and more stereo volume,  hmmm... Going to drive up to Clearview this week (40 minute drive) and see about a 13 inch shield.  Their charts show the 13 measures 11 inches vertical from the top of the speedo.  That's what I believe I need after some measuring.  Was hoping I could stay with the wind splitter (stock), but unlikely.  I'm 5'8", but sit like a 6 footer....apparently.

Title: Re: wind issues
Post by: gordy on September 06, 2011, 11:01:07 PM

I got a 09 SERG with a  12" klockswerk, wear a 3/4 helmet and always wear custom molded earplugs-the wind noise is too hard on the eardrums.
BTW got the big stereo and 2" fullsacs and it don't deaden the wind sound

Title: Re: wind issues
Post by: Guthrie52 on September 06, 2011, 11:13:43 PM

Drove up to Pine, CO today and got a GT13 in dark grey from Clearview.  Got a nice tour of the facility too, thanks Mark!  I installed the shield using the existing Windsplitter hardware.  Raining today but had to test it out.  Working out VERY nicely!  It measures 11 inches vertical from top of speedo.  Glad to get it right the first time thanks to this forum :)  Can actually hear the stock pipes now, and the stereo sound great :mango:  Onto Fullsac...

Title: Re: wind issues
Post by: Guthrie52 on September 06, 2011, 11:16:35 PM

One more... :2vrolijk_21:

Title: Re: wind issues
Post by: wachuko on September 12, 2011, 09:36:38 AM

I like the looks of the stock shield... but even at 5'7" (and shrinking) I need the windshield to be just a tad higher... The new version of the HD Windsplitter is not dark smoke (which I like)... I will check the WindVest during Biketoberfest.

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Title: Re: wind issues
Post by: stever on September 12, 2011, 07:53:38 PM

THANKS FOR THE PICS IS THAT YOUR GPS MOUNT IN ONE OF HE PHOTOS

Title: Re: wind issues
Post by: kiwihog on September 12, 2011, 08:41:18 PM

Quote from: stever on September 12, 2011, 07:53:38 PM

THANKS FOR THE PICS IS THAT YOUR GPS MOUNT IN ONE OF HE PHOTOS

GPS mount available from www.ironacesspeedshop.com around $95 really good service would recommend this product just put one on my RG for my power vision tuner easy to follow instructions and looks great

Title: Re: wind issues
Post by: wachuko on September 12, 2011, 10:27:43 PM

What he ^ said.  That mount is a piece of art, too bad is hidden by the GPS...

Iron Access GPS Mount (http://www.ironacesspeedshop.com/products/harley-davidson/audio-and-electronics/road-glide-iphone-android-garmin-zumo-gps-mount.cfm)

(http://www.ironacesspeedshop.com/upload/forum-images/road-glide-universal-garmin-zumo-gps-mount.jpg)

Quote from: stever on September 12, 2011, 07:53:38 PM

THANKS FOR THE PICS IS THAT YOUR GPS MOUNT IN ONE OF HE PHOTOS

Title: Re: wind issues
Post by: CVODON on September 13, 2011, 09:57:13 PM

IMHO the 2011 RG Ultra GPS mount looks and works a lot better. Much closer to you and a lot more sleek / smooth than the one shown above.

Title: Re: wind issues
Post by: skippy on September 19, 2011, 10:36:24 AM

Quote from: G-52 on September 06, 2011, 11:13:43 PM

Drove up to Pine, CO today and got a GT13 in dark grey from Clearview.  Got a nice tour of the facility too, thanks Mark!  I installed the shield using the existing Windsplitter hardware.  Raining today but had to test it out.  Working out VERY nicely!  It measures 11 inches vertical from top of speedo.  Glad to get it right the first time thanks to this forum :)  Can actually hear the stock pipes now, and the stereo sound great :mango:  Onto Fullsac...

 Do you know if cleadview make the GT in a 10 inch....

Title: Re: wind issues
Post by: Guthrie52 on September 19, 2011, 06:58:28 PM

From their website, looks like the next smaller is the GT Sport, measuring 8 1/4 inches vertical for 2011-2012 model year.  You may want to call them, 1-800-798-6089.

Title: Re: wind issues
Post by: skippy on September 22, 2011, 05:44:05 PM

I ordered the small GT dark tint today Mark said will go out tomorrow  tks for the help

Title: Re: wind issues
Post by: wachuko on September 22, 2011, 07:00:03 PM

Quote from: COR on September 13, 2011, 09:57:13 PM

IMHO the 2011 RG Ultra GPS mount looks and works a lot better. Much closer to you and a lot more sleek / smooth than the one shown above.

I used to have the handlebar mount... but I prefer the symmetry of the Iron Access mount.  


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