Fat Bob detachable Batwing Fairing
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Strobe,
have you noticed a decrease in buffetting? I run an HD detachable on my F/Bob and it is a nightmare. I am about 6' tall and the screen is trying to twist my head off. Was looking at the Memphis Shades batwing and spoiler but really needed confirmation of someone using them as they are expensive here "over the pond" Cost to me is 1$ = 1£. Will be grateful for any replies on subject.
have you noticed a decrease in buffetting? I run an HD detachable on my F/Bob and it is a nightmare. I am about 6' tall and the screen is trying to twist my head off. Was looking at the Memphis Shades batwing and spoiler but really needed confirmation of someone using them as they are expensive here "over the pond" Cost to me is 1$ = 1£. Will be grateful for any replies on subject.
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I have the Memphis Shades on my Wide Glide. Same basic design as for the Fatbob. It comes on and off in about 10 seconds. The hardware left behind are the clamps that hold it onto the forks. The Batwing is far better at blocking wind than any windshield you will find.
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I'm 5'11". I started with the batwing and 5" regular shield. Buffeting was irritating coming right down on the top of my head. It would knock my sunglasses around.
Next I tried the Spoiler 6.5" shield on it and that helped reduce the buffeting alot. Still hitting the top of my head but no where near as bad. Recently they came out with 5" and 9" spoiler windshields.
I added wind deflectors and that cut down on the buffeting and noise considerably more. Highly recommend these.
I have not experimented much with adjusting the angle of the fairing. I'm pretty happy where it is now. I've taken the fairing off a couple times but it goes right back on. Pretty much permanent.
If I duck down just a little the wind does'nt hit the top of the head. Maybe a 9" shield is in the future. I also noticed going to the bare bones seat gets me down lower and wind deflection is better.
Hope that helps..
Current setup
Next I tried the Spoiler 6.5" shield on it and that helped reduce the buffeting alot. Still hitting the top of my head but no where near as bad. Recently they came out with 5" and 9" spoiler windshields.
I added wind deflectors and that cut down on the buffeting and noise considerably more. Highly recommend these.
I have not experimented much with adjusting the angle of the fairing. I'm pretty happy where it is now. I've taken the fairing off a couple times but it goes right back on. Pretty much permanent.
If I duck down just a little the wind does'nt hit the top of the head. Maybe a 9" shield is in the future. I also noticed going to the bare bones seat gets me down lower and wind deflection is better.
Hope that helps..
Current setup
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I too have a terrible time with buffeting also on my 08 fat bob, pretty much ruined my HD shield. Drilled it, cut it, angled it, raised lowwered nothing good has come from it. Just got the bat wing on with the 6.5" shield and still have the buffeting thou not as bad, I'm 5'11" and the wind hits me right in the middle of my forehead. Just ordered the 9" spoiler so I should have it next week. I did notice the the buffeting is a lot less with a 1/2 helmet vise a full faced on. Also as MacH as done the sundowner seat had to go, just puts me up to high. They also make a 12" straight shield now, but I don't think it would look good on my bike.
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Mac,
I adjusted the wing last night. Moved it as high as I could get it and re-angled it to the most upright position. This helped a lot. Now under 50mph the buffeting comes from the bottom and when I put my arm acrross my chest it stops. I also noticed that the air just hits the top of my helmet.
On the highway is a different story. Although I get air flow from the bottom blocking it has no effect on the buffeting. The airflow from the top moves down the faster I go and hits me in the forehead @60.
Still hoping a 9" shield will do the trick when it gets in.
I adjusted the wing last night. Moved it as high as I could get it and re-angled it to the most upright position. This helped a lot. Now under 50mph the buffeting comes from the bottom and when I put my arm acrross my chest it stops. I also noticed that the air just hits the top of my helmet.
On the highway is a different story. Although I get air flow from the bottom blocking it has no effect on the buffeting. The airflow from the top moves down the faster I go and hits me in the forehead @60.
Still hoping a 9" shield will do the trick when it gets in.
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Hi Sacu,
Is it the plain 6.5" screen or the spoiler variety you are running?. Some folks say that deflectors are a big help and also doing something about the gap between headlights and wing(fill with foam strip). Hopefully you will find a difference with the 9" spoiler
Is it the plain 6.5" screen or the spoiler variety you are running?. Some folks say that deflectors are a big help and also doing something about the gap between headlights and wing(fill with foam strip). Hopefully you will find a difference with the 9" spoiler
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