I traded in a BMW for the Dyna and I gave the dealer 3 windshields with the trade in. I guess I'm more aggravated by turbulence than most folks but I know that plenty of people over in the BMW world have windshield issues too. It's gotten to be kind of a running joke "start your windshield collection today".

I think you're on to something with the idea that a fore/aft curve at the top works better than a flat blunt shield that only curves around the bars. I still can't figure out why the shields work so good on the large dresser type bikes.

 

Windvest works great. I used one until I got the FXDXT fairing, and it's a great option.

I've never ridden without a windshield, probably never will.

 

I got this helmet for aerodynamics....works great

 

I had the same problem with the HD QD on my sportster and on the FXDF -so bad my eyeballs vibrated. couldn't ride 5 miles with it. Cut it, raised it, lowered it tilted it-no good. Went to a Deflector DX from national Cycle. This has enough adjustment capability to find a sweet spot (usually tipped back more than you'd think). QD and very reasonably priced.

 

I'm with the OP in that I don't care for the re-direction of air from the shield. Unless it's raining, the shield stays home.

 

I use the Harley QD compact model on 07 Street Bob and look over not through - big improvement over no shield but still some turbulance

 

Tilting of the windshield, larger headlight and a fork air dam from a touring bike... all together make the buffeting quite tolerable. I don't wear glasses without a toggle or strap though.... but it all works together.

 

funny thing i never ever used a windshield on my bikes then i rode a friends road king and that was it i guess it has to do with getting older too , and yes my wideglide with a shield has a lot of buffeting but what can u do

 

I rode for years without a windshield didn't know any better. About ten years ago when I bought my Valkyrie all of my riding buddies had shields and hard bags. They convinced me I had to have them both and I did for the next ten years.After trading my Valkyrie for my new 2010 Wide Glide I decided to lose the shield and the hard bags. I bought a quick detach shield in case I want it for a long trip but otherwise I'll ride with no shield. I am using a 3/4 helmet with full face shield that seems to be working well so far. I am really enjoying the size of the Wide Glide and not dealing with the weight and bulk of the Valkyrie.

 

memphis lowers help, most of that air is coming from underneath, around the tank