Maybe before you run out and buy a windshield like everybody else try a full face helmet. It is possible to get used to riding without a windshield.

 

If you have a Harley Half helmet try using a small face shield, harley sells them for all thier half helmets, it is amazing the difference in the buffeting, watering eyes and the noise differences, a pleasure to use,

 

I've never used a windshield. . . don't intend to. I'm 53 and the wind doesn't tire me that much so far.

I think helmet fit is important. I have a Harley half-shell that could fit better; I have to cinch it all the way down for it to work at higher speeds, but it does. If I'm going to be on the highway for miles and miles I take the Harley full-face and just realize I have to be more vigilant and turn my head and look a lot (there's quite a bit of difference in visibility).

What got me when I first had this Fat Bob was strong crosswinds. Scared the heck out of me doing a curve at 65 with a strong crosswind trying to blow me down. The solid wheels and the saddlebags seem to present the difficulties. I've never had the same sort of "unstable" feeling in crosswinds on previous bikes. Luckily installing the True-Track and the Superbrace have helped these problems considerably; I don't feel as if I'm losing control now. Whew! That was money well-spent.

Most annoying in a personal way is when you wear a shirt or jacket with collars . . . that start humming-bird-winging your neck or the side of your face. OUCH!

 

Also: experiment with handlebar position to get yourself into a pretty "straight up and down" position. This may seem counter-intuitive, but I find that if you have the right bars "dangling the right angling" and your spine is straight and your eyes level to the road your body fares better in the wind. (Okay, what I ought to say is "my body fares better in the wind." I haven't worn anyone else's!)

 

ive had a couple days like this before....i think it only happens when i am riding into the wind though

 

Only 1200 miles....put some more miles on and you'll get used to it. I always have knots and soreness at the start of a riding season...pain goes away, windshields look goofy on anything but a FL. IMO.

 

Maybe consider a neck brace...this one is pretty expensive:

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...eck-Brace.aspx

 

I'd have to agree with this post. My neck and shoulders used to kill me when riding on the highways or for long distance. I changed out my bars to some Wild1 Chubby's which are wider and pull back more than the stock bars and the ride is SO much more comfortable.

 

Or do as I did and get a windvest...see my Sig Pic

 

Windvest + driver's backrest + earplugs = a joy to ride on the freeway. If you've never tried earplugs, you'll be amazed at the difference it makes.

I got my backrest from Protac, and it's totally changed my opinion of the superslab