I read the rave reviews for Windvest and bought a 16" for my FXST. Found the wind protection fell short and endured buffeting. Also was a pita to remove compared to HD's detachable hardware.

In retrospect, given the performance of my RK's stock shield I now think I would've been much happier with a traditional HD touring shield on the bike.

 

Bill, I have the Klock Werks and I love it. It is made of thick material and does not shake or vibrate at all even at speed. As a matter of fact I rode on Sat and the wind was blowing in the 30 mph range and running 70mph into the wind it was solid. My wife commented on how much better it was for her and how well she could hear the radio now. I had a Clarks 5" and a HD 4" and you can't even compare them to the Klockwerks and the handling improvement it adds.

 

Install on my 06 FLHT, no help whatsoever!!!!

 

Installed what?

 

Airpump,I installed it on my RKC and it is a big help.

 

AeroVest http://jacksflaps.com It may look a bit odd but it definatly works...:>)

 

Are you talking about the Cee Baileys SSC sheild?

 

This is where I disagree. Riding in the wind is a great part of motorcycling I think everyone would agree on that. "Buffeting" on the other hand is not a clean fresh flow of wind onto the rider, it is dirty air - turbulence - that feel like someone is banging the drums on your helmet. Its damn annoying and can causes blurred vision and headaches.

 

For what its worth - after experiencing wind buffet that shakes your head enough to make it hard to see, I went with a Clearview recurve 8", a fork baffle (HD accessory) and most recently the plastic (fixed-not moveable) HD winglets that attach to each side of the batwing fairing. Just after adding the wings I noticed the buffet was gone, and I could actually see down the road without thinking I needed new glasses. Worked great up to about 75 mph, (maybe beyond 75 but I don't ride any faster). Amazing little devices, BIG difference all for $40. I wear a 1/2 helmet, that fits correctly, so I imagine that with a 3/4 helmet with shield or a full face, it should be even smoother ride. JMO and experience.

 

2CMAN,
Sounds like you were able to correct your problem without lower farings. Nice to know. Though I don't mind the lowers at all, so still contemplating them....

Tks!