Topic: 2011 Street Glide Wind Buffeting (Read 20853 times)

Canman · « **on:** May 09, 2011, 08:30:02 PM »

I see that other Street Glide CVO riders are complaining about the excessive wind buffeting. Could anyone comment about the Freedomshield windshield they have installed and what height. Also can we install the bat wing deflectors that mount on the fairing?

Cvostu · « **Reply #1 on:** May 09, 2011, 08:44:40 PM »

I don't have theirs but I hear good things about them. They look nice and strong too. I'd give it a try. I have an 8" windvest. I'm very happy with that one on my seeg.

lilbear · « **Reply #2 on:** May 09, 2011, 09:16:04 PM »

I have the 8" Freedom Shield on my FLHXSE2 and am very pleased. I have the 8" Windvest on my FLHRSE4 (with Dragonfly fairing) which is also good, but in the end, the nod goes to the Freedom. Extremely good quality and the airflow is smooth and comfortable at speed. Great product!

michaelbmenaker · « **Reply #3 on:** May 09, 2011, 09:22:20 PM »

After trying a couple of Clearview shields, I ended up with a long ride "ultra" shield. More kick up than their standard or the Clearview. I have a 7". @ 5'9" it's right for me.
I also have the adjustable wind deflectors and the chrome air baffle that sits between the forks. I don't find buffeting to be an issue. Yes, you can feel some wind, but to eliminate that, I'd have to either be looking through the windshield (not good, especially in rain) or in a car.

JCZ · « **Reply #4 on:** May 09, 2011, 11:23:26 PM »

Quote from: cvostu on May 09, 2011, 08:44:40 PM

I don't have theirs but I hear good things about them. They look nice and strong too. I'd give it a try. I have an 8" windvest. I'm very happy with that one on my seeg.

I have the 8" Windvest on SESG also.

I also have the Kuryakn adjustable wing vents (attach to the fairing) also......they work great!

glenpick · « **Reply #5 on:** May 09, 2011, 11:40:14 PM »

I originally purchased the 9" Freedom shield but being 5'10" I wasn't confortable in having to look through it than over it. I now have a 7" Freedom shield in light tint & couldn't be happier.
Another huge improvement was fitting the dark smoked fairing air deflectors 57740-05

Hope this helps
Cheers
Glen.

Beemer · « **Reply #6 on:** May 10, 2011, 10:33:53 AM »

JCZ · « **Reply #7 on:** May 10, 2011, 10:38:46 AM »

This is the only one that I have on my puter here at work that shows both the Windvest dark tint 8" (I'm 6'4".....my wife has the 6") and the Kuryakn wing vents.

SG Racer · « **Reply #8 on:** May 11, 2011, 03:07:27 AM »

I have a 8 inch freedom shield, dark tint. I am 5'10, I can see over it fine and it knocked most all the buffeting out. The finish on this windshield is great. I get a lot of questions about it. People notice it a lot. Hope this helps.
Ray

Beemer · « **Reply #9 on:** May 11, 2011, 07:42:42 AM »

JCZ · « **Reply #10 on:** May 11, 2011, 08:40:28 AM »

Here's a pic of my wife (5'7") with a 6" dark tint Windvest.

JCZ · « **Reply #11 on:** May 11, 2011, 08:42:35 AM »

Another pic showing the 8" dark tint Windvest on the left, the 6" dark tint on the right.

JCZ · « **Reply #12 on:** May 11, 2011, 08:45:45 AM »

and a profile shot of the 8".

FAST380 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 11, 2011, 10:32:29 AM »

Hey JCZ, the dark tint flip down shield on your wifes helmet makes it look like her helmet is down over her eyes, I had to do a double take.

JCZ · « **Reply #14 on:** May 11, 2011, 11:09:08 AM »

Quote from: FAST380 on May 11, 2011, 10:32:29 AM

Hey JCZ, the dark tint flip down shield on your wifes helmet makes it look like her helmet is down over her eyes, I had to do a double take.

The new Nolan helmets (N-43 Trilogy, N-103, etc.) all have an internal sun shield that flips down independant of the full face shield. Comes in very handy when you're headed west as the sun is setting. Coupled with your sunglasses (yes, you can wear glasses with it) it sure helps a lot.

nuckelhead · « **Reply #15 on:** May 14, 2011, 11:14:23 PM »

i have the Klockwerks and have been happy with it.

GtreetSlide · « **Reply #16 on:** May 14, 2011, 11:36:06 PM »

I have the 9 1/2 lightly tinted recurve shield on mine. I also put those directable blades on the sides of the fairing. Then I put the baffle between the forks that directs air more downward on the motor. If you use that baffle you need to run a rich enough mixture to keep a cool motor. They reccomend removing that fork baffle when temps outside are above 90, but my AFR is rich enough that I have no problems overheating even in 110 outside temps.

I have a friend that has been battling buffeting for years and tried all kinds of motorcycles and shields in an attempt to fix it. He rode both my bikes last week and used my helmet. I have never expierenced buffeting until I rode with his helmet. The cause was the inner padding did not grab my face tight enough. He had no buffeting with my helmet, even on my deuce. moral of the story is a good helmet fits snug around the face or you get all kinds of wind, noise, and buffeting no matter what you do to your bike...

jimbob

LincolnUSA · « **Reply #17 on:** May 15, 2011, 08:58:27 AM »

I am 5 11 and have the 7" Freedom shield and am satisfied. Tried the 8" but it was just a little too tall for me.

Paul1 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 15, 2011, 11:18:35 AM »

Just fitted the Harley Windsplitter screen & lower fairing deflectors, as with the standard windshield it was like having your head in a washing machine ! Seems to make some difference to the buffeting, but now I can't hear the stereo at all over 50mph, seems to throw the wind either side of my head & it is a lot louder than I have experienced on any other bike I have ridden over 25 years, very disappointed with this as the main reason I bought a touring bike was for touring ! Don't get me wrong I absolutely love the bike, handles great etc... Just think for the money we pay HD for these bikes, you should not have to start shedding out cash for different windshields to get the ride right ! So looks like I'll have to try a Klockwerks screen & try & get some of the cash back on eBay for the Windsplitter.

rheiner · « **Reply #19 on:** May 15, 2011, 08:26:01 PM »

I have the 12" Freedom Shield and don't mind at all looking through it. I does a good job protecting me from any wind.

Canman · « **Reply #20 on:** May 15, 2011, 10:57:32 PM »

so is there something to wearing an ill fitting helmet, or a shorty style with the ears exposed? I notice when I zip on the liner of my Bell shorty helmet obviously things are much better. But it should be comfortable without doing this.

FAST380 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 15, 2011, 11:13:25 PM »

I get no buffeting in my 3500 Dually

Lucky88 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 20, 2011, 04:31:28 AM »

The original windshield on the 2010 SESG had bad buffeting. Tried the taller Harley 6" still had bad wind buffeting. Bought the 7" Freedom shield, was only better under 70mph. After 70, the buffeting was as bad and hits much harder. Now tried the Harley wind splitter 57164-10. Still tiny bit buffeting and seemed to have moved the air flow much higher. I can now see without heavy buffetting to blur my vision. I'm happy with the wind splitter, was the best of all the shields I've tried, kept it low profile, and looks great.

Paul1 · « **Reply #23 on:** May 20, 2011, 02:46:46 PM »

Decided to take off the fairing lowers to see what difference it makes to the buffeting, whilst riding I was moving my hands around to see where it was coming from & there seems to be a blast of air coming from the top of the lowers which shoots up over the front of the tank on both sides. Only a 10 min job so will find out tomorrow what the difference is ! I know I will be 2 speakers down, but intend to fit speakers into the king tour-pak when it arrives. Actually like the look of it without the lowers fitted.

spydglide · « **Reply #24 on:** May 20, 2011, 03:07:34 PM »

For what it's worth, keep the engine guards on there. My crash bars with lowers just saved my right leg when the chrysler pulled out into me. I won't ever ride on the road w/o them again now that this happened. Of course, ea. 'accident' is different and you can't ride a mc wth a bubble around you. Gloves & boots always (no matter how hot or short the ride) !!!! spyder

Paul1 · « **Reply #25 on:** May 20, 2011, 04:11:31 PM »

Quote from: spydglide on May 20, 2011, 03:07:34 PM

For what it's worth, keep the engine guards on there. My crash bars with lowers just saved my right leg when the chrysler pulled out into me. I won't ever ride on the road w/o them again now that this happened. Of course, ea. 'accident' is different and you can't ride a mc wth a bubble around you. Gloves & boots always (no matter how hot or short the ride) !!!! spyder

Definitely will be keeping them on ! There are too many crazy car drivers out there.....

Rhodsman · « **Reply #26 on:** May 20, 2011, 05:12:16 PM »

I am 6ft tall sitting on a Corbin Saddle. At first, I experienced pretty bad buffeting especially at high speeds. The Klockwerks 8.5" and Fairing Air Deflectors have definitely solved the buffeting problem. Smooth.

catz66 · « **Reply #27 on:** May 20, 2011, 05:20:31 PM »

Just wondering. Has anybody compaired an electra glide with spot lights to a street glide without spot lights to see if there is any difference. I used to have a 98 ultra and then an 05 SEEG and did not remember having that much buffeting and they both had spot lights. I have the 6.5" clearview recurve on my 2010 SESG with all the air deflectors. It's OK but could be better.

WestCoastRuss · « **Reply #28 on:** May 20, 2011, 05:46:41 PM »

Tried all sizes of screens but this gadget made the biggest difference in buffeting. Best $20 I ever spent on the street glide.....

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441845999&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374309408049&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374309408049&locale=en_US&bmUID=1305927794350&bmLocale=en_US

spydglide · « **Reply #29 on:** May 20, 2011, 06:10:08 PM »

Quote from: WestCoastRuss on May 20, 2011, 05:46:41 PM

Tried all sizes of screens but this gadget made the biggest difference in buffeting. Best $20 I ever spent on the street glide.....

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441845999&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374309408049&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374309408049&locale=en_US&bmUID=1305927794350&bmLocale=en_US

Yeah, I agree Russ 'cause that's where most of the air comes from that buffets you helmet. As someone stated earlier up over the tank. You can hold your hand and tell that's the deal. My only question is whether you noticed any reduction in motor cooling? spyder

Dan_Lockwood · « **Reply #30 on:** May 20, 2011, 06:28:26 PM »

Quote from: WestCoastRuss on May 20, 2011, 05:46:41 PM

Tried all sizes of screens but this gadget made the biggest difference in buffeting. Best $20 I ever spent on the street glide.....

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441845999&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374309408049&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374309408049&locale=en_US&bmUID=1305927794350&bmLocale=en_US

This has been a part that you can buy for years through HD parts etc. The '09 SERG came standard with one already installed. Only they are black and not chrome.

The guy above said that he took his off in real hot weather to better cool the motor. If the MOCO installed it as standard, I don't think they intended that it be removed based on ambient temperature. I'm not sure though that it makes any difference. On the RG's you can add a deflector that uses the front tank mounts for the upper locater and then the bottom snaps over the crash bar. I'm thinking that they will not fit with the batwing fairing though. Some have added them to their RG's and said it made no difference, but for the $30 I think it helped on my ride. You may want to take a look at the '11 SEURG and see if they would fit a EG type fairing and crash bar.

WestCoastRuss · « **Reply #31 on:** May 20, 2011, 07:24:39 PM »

Quote from: spydglide on May 20, 2011, 06:10:08 PM

Yeah, I agree Russ 'cause that's where most of the air comes from that buffets you helmet. As someone stated earlier up over the tank. You can hold your hand and tell that's the deal. My only question is whether you noticed any reduction in motor cooling? spyder

Spyder......I haven't noticed any temperature increase difference with this. I also hung on the Adjustable Air Deflector Kit to the fairing and open them during the summer months so lots of air will blow towards the cylinders (and my legs) and that does seem to help with the motor cooling......of course then I have buffeting on my legs.....

michaelbmenaker · « **Reply #32 on:** May 21, 2011, 12:28:39 AM »

My only question is whether you noticed any reduction in motor cooling? spyder

Spyder, run with one for years on Road Kings and 10K miles on my '10SESG without any problems from overheating due to the baffle. I did remove the cat from the SESG.

GtreetSlide · « **Reply #33 on:** May 21, 2011, 01:18:21 AM »

Quote from: WestCoastRuss on May 20, 2011, 07:24:39 PM

Spyder......I haven't noticed any temperature increase difference with this. I also hung on the Adjustable Air Deflector Kit to the fairing and open them during the summer months so lots of air will blow towards the cylinders (and my legs) and that does seem to help with the motor cooling......of course then I have buffeting on my legs.....

Harley parts guy told me that Harley reccomends removing that lower fork baffle in temps over 90 degrees. Of course, that is based on a stock lean running bagger. I leave mine on year round with no issues, but I also run a good bit richer than stock, so I don't get any heat issues on my 09 SG.

jb

Dave H · « **Reply #34 on:** May 24, 2011, 07:32:46 AM »

Mate I have the 8 inch Freedon shield. Made a huge difference to buffeting. And John Lauk gave fantastic service and the shield is a lot thicker and stronger than original equipment. Just get one - improves the ride

Cvostu · « **Reply #35 on:** May 24, 2011, 07:46:19 AM »

They are nice and thick. It's a very impressive shield. I'm sure it's a whole lot better than what you have.

Paul1 · « **Reply #36 on:** May 26, 2011, 12:09:49 PM »

Received my 8 1/2 " Klockwerks today from Westend Motorsports, very good service considering I only placed the order last Thursday on the Internet, cleared customs this morning £20 import duty, so not too bad, looks really good on the bike, fingers crossed I will get the results I am hoping for ! Typical English weather it is p*****g down now, so will take it for a ride 2morrow after work.

Robmay · « **Reply #37 on:** May 26, 2011, 12:36:22 PM »

Quote from: Dan_Lockwood on May 20, 2011, 06:28:26 PM

This has been a part that you can buy for years through HD parts etc. The '09 SERG came standard with one already installed. Only they are black and not chrome.

The guy above said that he took his off in real hot weather to better cool the motor. If the MOCO installed it as standard, I don't think they intended that it be removed based on ambient temperature. I'm not sure though that it makes any difference. On the RG's you can add a deflector that uses the front tank mounts for the upper locater and then the bottom snaps over the crash bar. I'm thinking that they will not fit with the batwing fairing though. Some have added them to their RG's and said it made no difference, but for the $30 I think it helped on my ride. You may want to take a look at the '11 SEURG and see if they would fit a EG type fairing and crash bar.

Not meaning to take this too far off topic but....

I have a RG and have the pieces Dan referred too as well as the chrome part mentioned in the first part of his post. I noticed a change with the plastic RG deflectors on alone, but not really a difference with the chrome batwing deflector added with it. Just fyi to RG folks I guess.

Beemer · « **Reply #38 on:** May 26, 2011, 02:40:26 PM »

Quote from: Robmay on May 26, 2011, 12:36:22 PM

Not meaning to take this too far off topic but....

I have a 09 RG and have the pieces Dan referred too as well as the chrome dish mentioned in the first part of his post. I noticed a change with the plastic RG deflectors on alone, but not really a difference with the chrome batwing deflector added with it. Just fyi to RG folks I guess.

Rob, you didn't notice any difference because they use the same air.

Those plastic deflectors get most of the air from between the forks. I noticed a big increase in air volume when I pulled the dish off my 09. I don't think the 11 SEURG comes with the dish.

plasmadaddy · « **Reply #39 on:** May 27, 2011, 02:26:47 AM »

Quote from: Paul1 on May 26, 2011, 12:09:49 PM

Received my 8 1/2 " Klockwerks today from Westend Motorsports, very good service considering I only placed the order last Thursday on the Internet, cleared customs this morning £20 import duty, so not too bad, looks really good on the bike, fingers crossed I will get the results I am hoping for ! Typical English weather it is p*****g down now, so will take it for a ride 2morrow after work.

Looking forward to the results - I'm thinking of getting the same shield.

Robmay · « **Reply #40 on:** May 27, 2011, 03:09:36 PM »

Quote from: Beemer on May 26, 2011, 02:40:26 PM

Rob, you didn't notice any difference because they use the same air.

Those plastic deflectors get most of the air from between the forks. I noticed a big increase in air volume when I pulled the dish off my 09. I don't think the 11 SEURG comes with the dish.

Glad to hear that. I was actually wondering if I may have made it worse having both on there. I took my lowers off around the same time and wasn't sure if the HUGE increase in wind buffeting was due in partial to that. Thanks!

Rob

Paul1 · « **Reply #41 on:** May 28, 2011, 06:29:49 AM »

Quote from: plasmadaddy on May 27, 2011, 02:26:47 AM

Looking forward to the results - I'm thinking of getting the same shield.

Just taken the bike out for a 70 mile ride with the Klockwerks screen, & can't believe how much better the ride was ! Was beginning to become very disillusioned with the ride & the Harley Windsplitter screen did not seem to make much difference, even took off the lowers to try & improve the ride ! I was beginning to think I'd made a mistake buying a Touring bike & my FXDC was a more comfortable ride all round, but can't praise the Klockwerks enough, what an amazing product, & now I've put the lowers back on !!

plasmadaddy · « **Reply #42 on:** May 28, 2011, 01:46:58 PM »

Quote from: Paul1 on May 28, 2011, 06:29:49 AM

Just taken the bike out for a 70 mile ride with the Klockwerks screen, & can't believe how much better the ride was ! Was beginning to become very disillusioned with the ride & the Harley Windsplitter screen did not seem to make much difference, even took off the lowers to try & improve the ride ! I was beginning to think I'd made a mistake buying a Touring bike & my FXDC was a more comfortable ride all round, but can't praise the Klockwerks enough, what an amazing product, & now I've put the lowers back on !!

Cheers Paul sounds like the Klockwerks is a keeper!

Out of interest how tall are you?

Paul1 · « **Reply #43 on:** May 28, 2011, 03:01:31 PM »

Quote from: plasmadaddy on May 28, 2011, 01:46:58 PM

Cheers Paul sounds like the Klockwerks is a keeper!

Out of interest how tall are you?

6'1" the last time I checked !

plasmadaddy · « **Reply #44 on:** May 29, 2011, 04:26:14 AM »

Quote from: Paul1 on May 28, 2011, 03:01:31 PM

6'1" the last time I checked !

Ordered the KW 8 1/2" - I'm slightly taller so hope I get the same results!

Paul1 · « **Reply #45 on:** May 29, 2011, 04:43:26 AM »

Quote from: plasmadaddy on May 29, 2011, 04:26:14 AM

Ordered the KW 8 1/2" - I'm slightly taller so hope I get the same results!

Hope it works out, let me know the result.

Fireguy · « **Reply #46 on:** May 29, 2011, 09:11:58 AM »

The 8.5 klockwerks was a little tall for me, (6' 2") so i cut 1"1/2 off the bottom and reinstalled it. Works great.

eaglecat · « **Reply #47 on:** May 29, 2011, 09:16:53 AM »

i have the klockworks 8.5 on mine works great went all the way to 100 mph no problems. and i wear perscription glasses i was impressed.tried 6.5 its just a little better then stock. stick with 8.5

OlDog · « **Reply #48 on:** June 14, 2011, 01:58:33 AM »

I went the other way with my '11 dropped to a 4" from the factory 7". I am only 5'8" and the original screen caught me right in the center of my vision. The only other change I made was to remove the visor from my half helmet. IMHO, if the wind buffeting is too much for you try a wing instead,or a cage. LOL and ya I know

owl893 · « **Reply #49 on:** June 14, 2011, 07:04:34 AM »

Had Klock Werks install the 8.5 inch Flare (smoke) last February. It works as advertized, a noticable drop in buffeting. A little spendy at $180, but I wouldn't change back.

Owl

NorEaster · « **Reply #50 on:** June 16, 2011, 10:18:07 AM »

Does anyone have pictures of the KW 8 1/2" or 6 1/2" on their bikes, from the front and side views if possible? Waiting on delivery of a 2011 and was trying to figure out which way to go on the windshield so I could get one on order for it. I'm 6' so it seems either might work, based on what I have read so far, so trying to see what they look like to help sway me one way or the other for the first try.

TheLoneWolfPack · « **Reply #51 on:** August 16, 2011, 12:05:33 PM »

go with the standar CVO ultra set-up --- it worked for me at 6'

10inch smoke tinted windshield and winddeflectors was all i needed.

minick · « **Reply #52 on:** August 16, 2011, 05:34:23 PM »

bought myself a Brawler seat, chrome baffle and HD windsplitter I'm 6' and solved the wind buffeting

TheLoneWolfPack · « **Reply #53 on:** August 16, 2011, 10:18:06 PM »

here is the pic

Dave H · « **Reply #54 on:** August 19, 2011, 07:14:21 AM »

Hey Owl
Thinking of an 8.5 KW flare too .
How tall are you ?

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