helmet wind buffetting issue
#1
helmet wind buffetting issue
Hey All,
Just getting back into riding (08 Softail H Classic) and am experiecing bad wind buffetting at highway speeds with my 1/2 helmet.
Tried cutting windshield down another inch and that did not help.
Borrowed a friends 3/4 helmet and was a lot better.
Love the feel and freedom that my 1/2 helmet gives.
Any suggestions so I don't have to go to a 3/4?
My brain rattles enough without the wind.
Thanks Glenn
Just getting back into riding (08 Softail H Classic) and am experiecing bad wind buffetting at highway speeds with my 1/2 helmet.
Tried cutting windshield down another inch and that did not help.
Borrowed a friends 3/4 helmet and was a lot better.
Love the feel and freedom that my 1/2 helmet gives.
Any suggestions so I don't have to go to a 3/4?
My brain rattles enough without the wind.
Thanks Glenn
#4
There are also the "fangs" or wind deflectors.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
#5
Went through this on my Fatboy. The fix was a 9" screen from Cee Baileys. I know that sounds low but it eliminated the buffeting and it looked GREAT. I had mine on a Windvest bracket.
#6
There are also the "fangs" or wind deflectors.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
They work really well. Almost everybody that has installed them won't give them up.
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#8
Unfortunately, not an option in NC, where the OP lives. It really aggravates me that the southern states, that usually have a little more respect for individual freedom in other areas, are mostly helmet states.
Far as I know, cutting thewindshield is to reduce windshield buffeting - I think that would increase helmet buffeting.
A higher windshield at the right angle might help, but for the most part, if you wear a helmet, it's going to suck. That's why I usually wear sunglasses and sunscreen for my protective gear.
Far as I know, cutting thewindshield is to reduce windshield buffeting - I think that would increase helmet buffeting.
A higher windshield at the right angle might help, but for the most part, if you wear a helmet, it's going to suck. That's why I usually wear sunglasses and sunscreen for my protective gear.
#9
just put a set of lower wind deflectors on my fatboy.. what a huge difference.. it'll take 98% of the buffetting away. if you do get them, make sure you put them on the correct side.