Must just be a SG thing then cuz the vent makes a big difference on the Limited.

 

They just haven't figured out that the SG windshield blasts air directly in your face (because it's too short) and has nothing to do with buffeting.

Buffeting is when you run a LARGE windshield that creates a large vacuum space behind it drawing in fast moving air from the sides and top into the dead zone ( slow air) that creates uneven air pressure that pretty much sounds like, "Wabababababababababababababa" and feels like getting an air punch in the face at 3000 revolutions per minute.


2014's and the "vent" fix that. Not a tinny a$$ windshield... Common sense fixes that. Run a taller windshield!

lp

 

Yes, you need a taller windscreen.
This is not rocket science. There is no magic panacea to stop all the head buffeting and wind other than raise the damn windscreen up. You can add vents and other assorted doo dads, they do help a little bit, but you still need a higher windscreen to shield you from the wind. If you are over 6' tall you are especially vulnerable. Once you decide that you are going to have to bite the bullet and spring for a new windscreen for your new motorcycle, you are then faced with the question; do I want to look through the windscreen or look over it. About 95% of the riders it seems would rather look over the windscreen. I have never understood that phenomenon, but I accept it. If somebody doesn't mind getting hit in the forehead or eye by a grasshopper or rock at 70 mph, then fine by me.

Having said that, you will never ever see a new bike on the showroom floor with a tall windscreen on it. Why, because they don't look as good as the sexy low, black shield that come on a shiny, new bike. But, once you fork over the quarto and ride the bike home, you are likely wondering what you can do to make the ride a little more pleasant. Every bike manufacturer offers taller wind screens from there catalogue of replacement parts, so they are all acquainted with the inherent problems associated with low windscreens. Most people end up buying a windscreen from a second party manufacturer because they offer so many more choices than the bike manufacturers. So, your next question will likely be "What is the best windscreen?"
There is no best or worst. Only you can decide what is best for you. Opinions will vary by the thousands, but there will never be a clear cut consensus on anything.

 

Same thing with my SGS. I bought a second shield from HD, but that one didn't work either... I just ordered the 10" LRS... Will post the results ASAP. I'm 5' 10".

 

so, wait, waterbaby heads, electro gadgets but moco didn't address the most basic of all complaints, head buffeting? Say it aint so joe!! Maybe the 2015s will fix that...............

 

Very detailed and informative post that makes sense; at least it does to me. Thank you.

 

I hate the windshield when its at nose level. The transition line bothers the hell out of me. I cut my LRS down a little to where the wind just hits my forehead and up. For long high speed rides I cure this by wearing a Fullface and packing my half.

 

Its fine on the Limiteds. Like I said it must be a SG thing.

 

Klockwerks on my ultra, ,,works awesome

 

Look at Clock Works. I've been happy with mine.