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[Dan_Lockwood]

I know that sometimes form over function as so many have said, ends up being what we do.

The MadStad windshield system is not maybe the best looking windshield, but based on the discussion here and on the SERG forum, it does work.

http://www.madstad.com/s.nl/sc.7/category.2136/.fI've

I've attached a PDF from MadStad that goes pretty much like has been explained here about the vacuum behind etc.  Take a look...

For my riding right now on my '09 SERG, I have a Cee Baileys Cee Glide and it seems to work better for me than a stock height RG standard windshield that I rode with for the first couple years.

I think there is a thread on the SERG forum, but I couldn't find it and just posted this up for information only.  Some of the new SERG guys may not have been around when this stuff was posted.

Thanks.

[jcd520]

Hi 2cents worth I gave up on the windscreens left it stock an bought a shoe full face helmet designed for upright riding and Wala no buffeting and I am 6'2 32instep bike looks as nature intended stock.

I tried my Shoei 3/4 open face and get the same result-----------its totally acceptable , but mostly I use  a 1/2 helmet or none at all and the buffeting is totally horrible. Also the stock stereo is not usable at highway speeds with the 3/4 helmet.......so its either more stereo or more windshield , or both.

[2013SERG]

My .02
I'm 6'3'' and have tried the, Stocker, KW 16 or 15. Whichever it is, same height Windvest and got Rattled to brain trauma with each and everyone of them.
A few days ago I ordered the HD 6'' Black and what a Joker of a smile I had from ear to ear, I love it. Can't see how I've managed to put on 3K with those other POS's...

[bostonCVO]

I have the 14" Cee Bailey of order. I that does not work may be I will try going lower and see if lees windshield creates less vacuum and less turbulence

[jcd520]

My .02
I'm 6'3'' and have tried the, Stocker, KW 16 or 15. Whichever it is, same height Windvest and got Rattled to brain trauma with each and everyone of them.
A few days ago I ordered the HD 6'' Black and what a Joker of a smile I had from ear to ear, I love it. Can't see how I've managed to put on 3K with those other POS's...

Just want to be sure I read this right----------------Are you saying  you went to a shorter , 6" , little shield and there is no buffeting Do you have lower fairings on your bike ? What else? I am dealing with this as we speak and trying to get it fixed with the least amount of expenditure, hopefully without going through 10 windshields. I am 6'3" with 38" inseam(tall) . Actually I love this bike but I have been examining the windflow for about 10 days now and it seems lots of wind comes from below as well as from the little cutouts on the sides of the stock 12" HD dark grey the bike came with. I know its trial and error but I can't help but think the proper shield in addition to some lowers would remedy the buffeting. It beats my ears to death at anything over 60 and worse if its a windy day. Can't hear the stereo at all. I have a batwing bike and it was a very simple fix. I run that shield at 10.5 inches from the center screw on the fairing to the top of the shield and its perfect.

[jcd520]

Ok, FWIW ------------------I read the post above about the physics of vacuums forming in the cockpit ------------
so I went to the local Ace Hardware this morning and bought some 1/4" thick rubber fender washers , removed the stock HD 12" dark grey windshield , replaced the stock rubber washers with the new ones I bought, left off the stock gasket and reinstalled the windshield. This left about a 1/4 inch space between the windshield and the fairing (it actually looked very nice without that gasket) and went for a ride . It made absolutely no difference whatsoever.
Thought this might help someone --------------Im going to keep tinkering with this idea while I wait on my Ceebaileys 15. I'll keep posting if I come up with something that works.

[2013SERG]

Ok, FWIW ------------------I read the post above about the physics of vacuums forming in the cockpit ------------
so I went to the local Ace Hardware this morning and bought some 1/4" thick rubber fender washers , removed the stock HD 12" dark grey windshield , replaced the stock rubber washers with the new ones I bought, left off the stock gasket and reinstalled the windshield. This left about a 1/4 inch space between the windshield and the fairing (it actually looked very nice without that gasket) and went for a ride . It made absolutely no difference whatsoever.
Thought this might help someone --------------Im going to keep tinkering with this idea while I wait on my Ceebaileys 15. I'll keep posting if I come up with something that works.

Jc,
I HIGHLY doubt that the CeeBaileys is going to be the solution that were looking for, As slightly taller guys, in this situation I wish I was tall like Horse Jockeys
Anyway, Let me tell you, I rode on PCH for a few minutes in traffic and when i got onto the interstate I was bracing for another failure and what happened?
It was like a new bike and the entire dynamics has changed with the 6'er, I'll post the part # when I find it and it was only 129.00 from the Stealer.
Anyone interested in my 3 others Before mentioned? LOL
I Don't think I'll sell those to anyone over 6'

[2013SERG]

Also the handling is like butter now, cut through curves and the maneuverability is outstanding, the bike seemed to now be in its center gravity in proper balance.

[Tele]

Hi all there wouldn't be a chance of a photo of your bike with the 6er on it cause I've been thinkin the same thing. If you think about it if you ride a softail with out a windshield there is no buffeting at all so it would stand to reason if you are a tall rider and you reduce the height of the screen then you would be in air not turbulence created by restrictions from the taller screen I'm going to give this a go thanks for the comformation   

[jcd520]

On page 314 of the HD accessories catalog there is a picture of both the 5" and the 6" Harley offerings.
Also if this works there is a picture of a 9" windsplitter and a 7" windsplitter on page 310 and 311, ------------Stock on 2012 /2013 is 12"windsplitter.
It has occurred to me that the windsplitter does about as much harm as good. They look cool , no doubt but I know for sure lots of air comes by your head from the little cutouts on the side of the windshield as I have been monitoring where the air is coming from for about two weeks now.
I suppose to see if the theory of shorter is better , you could just take the stocker off and go for a ride and see if its better or worse for you. Im going to try that in the next day or two just to see what happens.

[fastfreddy]

im 6.0 and went with a 12 inch LRS mako big improvement , it dont look as good as the stock sheild but works a lot better. my girl says her glasses dont jump aroud any more. plus they offer forum member pricing also. my 2 cents

[Midnight Rider]

The shorter is better thing only works if it's so short, or you're so tall, that your entire upper shoulders, neck, and head are out "in the wind" so are not subjected to the turbulence behind the windshield.  Kinda defeats the purpose of the windshield, IMO.

There are three options: Ride the bike with your head bobbling around like one of those things people put on the hat rack of their cars; Get one shorter so that your entire neck/head are totally exposed to the wind flow (and eat bugs, rocks, rain, and other road debris); Get a windshield that is the proper height for YOU by measuring carefully.

It is a decision about function over form, period.  You are much further back from the shield on a RG, so windshield height is much more critical in eliminating turbulence.  A full face or flip face helmet will help matters as well.

[2013SERG]

I'll post a pic later tonight on my ride, it makes it look more like a Killer Shark than before

[2013SERG]

One more...

[FlaHeatWave]

My .02
I'm 6'3'' and have tried the, Stocker, KW 16 or 15. Whichever it is, same height Windvest and got Rattled to brain trauma with each and everyone of them.
A few days ago I ordered the HD 6'' Black and what a Joker of a smile I had from ear to ear, I love it. Can't see how I've managed to put on 3K with those other POS's...

The '09 SERG came stock with the 6", the guy I bought it from had a 8" KlockWorks on it (he included the stock windshield and pipes).

A friend of mine gave me a 12" WindSplitter, which made a significant improvement over the KW (I like the looks too), then I installed the flaps (the '09 came with the dog dish) which made a huge improvement for me, but "The Ball & Chain" says it's still not as good as the '05 SEEG.

'Am going to install the vented lowers as soon as they come back from Gunslinger (already have the '10 and later fairing brackets)

I'll see how it is for a while, then on your recommendation I will try the stock 6" shield.

I am 6'5" w/ 34" inseam