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[Hawg]

I have tried several windshields on my SESG and have come to the conclusion that the wind and buffeting I am having is coming from down low at fork level
it swirls up and around the fairing, and gas tank. I have no interest in installing the front fork deflectors at this time.

[bhtko]

I gave up on windshield looks, I went for functional as glasses don't fix the buffetting.  I run the freedom shield 9.5" with the recurve on the 09 Ultra & a different brand (they are on the site, I just can't remember) at 10" with more recurve on the CVO.

I am 6'4 and the both work very well.  I look over them by about 2".  I haven't tried the Klockworks but I have friends with them & they like them but their passengers don't.

Why don't passengers like the Klock Werks windshields?  I hate to keep going back to looks but the Klock Werks seems to look better to me than the Freedom Shield...

[Midnight Rider]

I have tried several windshields on my SESG and have come to the conclusion that the wind and buffeting I am having is coming from down low at fork level
it swirls up and around the fairing, and gas tank. I have no interest in installing the front fork deflectors at this time.

I could be mistaken, but I think the reference was to the front fork baffle which is not the same thing and is unobtrusive chrome.  Another option is the RG deflectors that go between the front of the tank and the lowers.  They have to be modified slightly to fit the Batwing, but from all reports, they do help.

The best solutions for blocking wind off your face are:  Wear a Full Face or Flip Up Helmet.  Or, get a windshield the right height and with recurve at the top.  Even if the  sunglasses are not vibrating, the wind on your face is not a good thing when it comes to rain, rocks in the cages tires in front of you, bugs, birds, and other airborne objects.  A big azzed beetle at 70mph HURTS.

[bhtko]

I could be mistaken, but I think the reference was to the front fork baffle which is not the same thing and is unobtrusive chrome.  Another option is the RG deflectors that go between the front of the tank and the lowers.  They have to be modified slightly to fit the Batwing, but from all reports, they do help.

The best solutions for blocking wind off your face are:  Wear a Full Face or Flip Up Helmet.  Or, get a windshield the right height and with recurve at the top.  Even if the  sunglasses are not vibrating, the wind on your face is not a good thing when it comes to rain, rocks in the cages tires in front of you, bugs, birds, and other airborne objects.  A big azzed beetle at 70mph HURTS.

Good point... I have now shifted my focus from new glasses to a new windshield.  I am looking at two different manufacturers - Freedon Shield and WindVest.  Can I hear everyone's thoughts on the two?

[Fired00d]

Good point... I have now shifted my focus from new glasses to a new windshield.  I am looking at two different manufacturers - Freedon Shield and WindVest.  Can I hear everyone's thoughts on the two?

Have Freedom Shield on mine and like it... add to that we (CVOHarley) get a disccount from them - 15% OFF WINDSHIELDS for Street Glide, Electra Glide, Ultra - Freedom Shields.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Midnight Rider]

Good point... I have now shifted my focus from new glasses to a new windshield.  I am looking at two different manufacturers - Freedon Shield and WindVest.  Can I hear everyone's thoughts on the two?

I think there are four good players to choose from:  Clearview; Freedom; Windvest; and Long Ride.  I have experience with Clearview w/recurve on my '06 SEUC (that was about the only one available back then) an it worked great.  I had a Windvest shield on my '06 SEVROD, and though a different product, the quality and function of the shield was excellent.  They all look a little different, and are cut slightly different.  Whichever one, the measuring part is the critical thing:  get you a ruler and masking tape it to the front of your current shield so that the measurements are facing you (most manufacturers measure from the top edge of the fairing, so let the ruler rest there when you tape it on)...sit on the bike in your "normal" riding position (slouching, sitting straight with good posture, etc.)  Then pick a point that is straight out from between your upper lip and nose where you can still see the ground about 50 feet in front of the bike.  That lets you see over the shield so it's not in your line of sight going down the road, but is high enough to throw the wind over your head.  Then pick whichever one most closely meets that measurement and that you like the looks of.  Just don't get a really dark tint...smoke is fine, but dark will not be good at night to see things immediately in front of the scoot.

That's my opinion/suggestion.  I think all of those vendors offer discounts to members here.

[Sklywag]

Why don't passengers like the Klock Werks windshields?  I hate to keep going back to looks but the Klock Werks seems to look better to me than the Freedom Shield...

What a couple friends have said is it seems like the side cuts direct air around the rider but right into the passenger.  Have a friend that switches back to freedom when his wife rides to correct it.

[LovemyCVOgirl]

Sklywag is definitely onto something with the windshield question. I wear prescription glasses and have battled this for years. Bought some PanOptx (7 eye) glasses and that did the trick, mostly. Then ended up having my perscription along with transition lenses put in and thought I was in heaven. Then I heard about Freedom Shields windshield system from this site, no less, and installed an 8" dark smoke (I'm 6'2" I would recommend the 7" for your height, but check their website) and no more buffeting! Not even with my regular glasses at freeway speeds. Check them out.



www.freedomshields.net/

Always had wind buffeting on my old SG but I didn't know what it was  I just thought that what I felt was the result of riding a mc.  That changed when I got my new SG.  I didn't like the little stock shield that came with it so I ordered a 9" Freedom Shield.  After I put it on I realized that I was looking through it and not over it, but I was ok with this configuration and now I love it cause there is NO wind buffeting at all.   . I could ride 90 mph with a ballcap on and it would stay on my head, so YES wind buffeting is all about the height of your shield.   

[Aussie]

I use Spotter (Haze with Copper lens) perfect fit and best wrap around glasses I have had, on my Fatboy with no windshield no wind gets in my eyes and on my SG they sit snug, no more tears and wiping eyes.

http://www.sunglassconnection.com.au/m_spotters/?page=6

[Deep Blue Dives]

I personally like the Von Zipper line that have the glass lenses.  They take getting use to the weight difference vs. the lightweight plastic, but the additional weight of the glass, along with a thicker style frame keeps them from rattling around on the head, and having the effect of wind buffeting.  

I do agree that the straps probably do the best job of holding a set of glasses in place, but I personally don't like those.  I also had a set of VZ's get accidentally broken, and they sent me a replacement set at no charge!

They may make you look like Roy Orbison (according to the little lady), but my eyes don't dry out, and they stay on the noggin.  They also have one of the best polarizations along with Maui Jim - puts the other makers to shame.

http://us.vonzipper.com/collection_styles.php?collection_id=27

Good luck on finding something that works for you - everyones noggin is different.

[SDCVO]

As Possum says, "everyone is different" but I will tell you that I have gone thru 4 different shields ending up with a 15 inch Cee Glide and still has some issues with buffeting until I put the strap on the Oakley's. Went for over 200 miles today (about half on the freeway at high speeds) and the problem is mostly gone... I have very sensitive eyes and can not go with just wrap around glasses without something between the glasses and my skin and though without the strap, my eyes are fine, still dealt with the buffeting.
Everyone is different!

[rayson56]

huge help

    
2011 CVO™ Street Glide® > Front End Components
    
  
 Chrome Front Fork Air Baffle


Deflect the cold night wind rushing between the fork tubes of your Touring model. This stylish chrome air baffle replaces the Original Equipment black baffle on '00-earlier models. Includes chrome mounting hardware.

 58520-79TC


Fits '80-later FLT, FLHT, FLHX and FLHR models. Does not fit Trike models.

MSRP US $26.95
 
 
 

I forgot to mention in my earlier post that I also use one of these baffles. So for me it's a dark smoke Freedom Shield (their darkest is still easy to see through even at night), Harley's fork baffle, and a pair of 7eye frames that fit your head.
I also use a 3 pocket Boss Bags windshield pouch setup. They are the best I have found and I believe a setup like this will not work with the Klockwerks windshield because of its shape.

[Henrycm]

http://www.oakley.com/products/6685/24971

These are the ones that I have.  Love them, the ability to change lenses at any time and rubber gasket seal well but still allow ventilation.

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[Hawg]

huge help

    
2011 CVO™ Street Glide® > Front End Components
    
  
 Chrome Front Fork Air Baffle


Deflect the cold night wind rushing between the fork tubes of your Touring model. This stylish chrome air baffle replaces the Original Equipment black baffle on '00-earlier models. Includes chrome mounting hardware.

 58520-79TC


Fits '80-later FLT, FLHT, FLHX and FLHR models. Does not fit Trike models.

MSRP US $26.95
 
 
 

Ok i'm an idiot, just can't picture where this baffle is installed? I'm baffled
Sorry for jacking your thread....

[jeffj]

here is a pic