Windshields and Buffeting

[Warped]

I have a 2022 Tri-Glide I installed a 12 inch Freedom Shields Touring windshield and the DK wings to lesson the buffeting

which both helped some but I still have a lot of head buffeting over 55 mph more with a helmet less without

With the 12 inch shield if I sit up straight I am looking over the windshield and if I slouch I look thru it

Is a taller windshield going to help much more ?

The money for another taller windshield isnt an issue I just dont want to spend the money if its not going to help.

Looking thru the windshield doesnt bother me so thats not a issue.

My previous trike was a 2005 Goldwing which had more or less 0 buffeting

 

[rhino 2]

I have a 2022 Tri-Glide I installed a 12 inch Freedom Shields Touring windshield and the DK wings to lesson the buffeting

which both helped some but I still have a lot of head buffeting over 55 mph more with a helmet less without

With the 12 inch shield if I sit up straight I am looking over the windshield and if I slouch I look thru it

Is a taller windshield going to help much more ?

The money for another taller windshield isnt an issue I just dont want to spend the money if its not going to help.

Looking thru the windshield doesnt bother me so thats not a issue.

My previous trike was a 2005 Goldwing which had more or less 0 buffeting

Sometimes it’s not the height of the windshield it’s the helmet… With my modular helmet at extreme highway speeds I get very little buffering with my three-quarter with a face shield I have some Buffering ‘ But with my half helmet anything over 50 is head shaking..

 

[hydraglide]

I have a 2022 Tri-Glide I installed a 12 inch Freedom Shields Touring windshield and the DK wings to lesson the buffeting

which both helped some but I still have a lot of head buffeting over 55 mph more with a helmet less without

With the 12 inch shield if I sit up straight I am looking over the windshield and if I slouch I look thru it

Is a taller windshield going to help much more ?

The money for another taller windshield isnt an issue I just dont want to spend the money if its not going to help.

Looking thru the windshield doesnt bother me so thats not a issue.

My previous trike was a 2005 Goldwing which had more or less 0 buffeting

Bill-I experienced similar issues as you , and I use a Freedom Shield 10” and DK wings.

What really helped me a great deal was adding JES Fork Fangs.

Buffeting pretty much gone.

I summarized my findings in this thread; https://www.triketalk.com/forum/thr...-Jugs-Cool-Master-and-Harley-CoolFlow-Install

This was written after 1500 miles, I’m approaching 10k now.

I’ve had zero issues with added heat due to adding the fangs using both fan systems in my post. I also added a stage 2 kit as well, and my Tri Glide runs even cooler than stock.

I do agree also with the buffeting varies with helmet selection comments. No helmet, no issue. Full face modular, no issue. Half helmet (Harley) noticeable buffeting , I purchased a “ no mushroom head” low profile DOT helmet for states requiring helmets, noticeable reduction in buffeting.

I’m very happy with my mods and the ride I now enjoy.

 

[arnie]

I have the fork fangs, but i use the baker built airwings. Much better than the other wings i have tried. Plus they are adjustable for air if you wish to direct some on you. Lil pricey, but worth it.

 

[davekp]

Bill-I experienced similar issues as you , and I use a Freedom Shield 10” and DK wings.

What really helped me a great deal was adding JES Fork Fangs.

Buffeting pretty much gone.

I summarized my findings in this thread; https://www.triketalk.com/forum/thr...-Jugs-Cool-Master-and-Harley-CoolFlow-Install

This was written after 1500 miles, I’m approaching 10k now.

I’ve had zero issues with added heat due to adding the fangs using both fan systems in my post. I also added a stage 2 kit as well, and my Tri Glide runs even cooler than stock.

I do agree also with the buffeting varies with helmet selection comments. No helmet, no issue. Full face modular, no issue. Half helmet (Harley) noticeable buffeting , I purchased a “ no mushroom head” low profile DOT helmet for states requiring helmets, noticeable reduction in buffeting.

I’m very happy with my mods and the ride I now enjoy.

What brand and model is your low profile helmet?

 

[hydraglide]

What brand and model is your low profile helmet?

Beanie Helmets. https://beaniehelmets.com/collectio...allest-lightest-dot-beanie-helmet-matte-black

 

[rhino 2]

Beanie Helmets. https://beaniehelmets.com/collectio...allest-lightest-dot-beanie-helmet-matte-black

Funny how some helmets will work differently for some people, I use that helmet but only for local rides, At speeds over 50 mph the shaking for me is unbearable..But like i say for local rides it is light and perfect....Also i call it my safe helmet to leave it on the Trikes seat when parked ....No one will bother to steal it like they would a full face helmet if you left it out in the open the trike..

 

[Warped]

I have the same issue with a beanie style helmet its useless over about 50 mph

My Shoei full face isnt near as bad but still a lot more buffeting than I care for.

I will be installing a pair of fork fangs soon and probably a taller windshield also. I just have to decide on which brands

if that doesnt solve it then the Tri-Glide

will be going down the road with a different rider

 

[hydraglide]

I have the same issue with a beanie style helmet its useless over about 50 mph

My Shoei full face isnt near as bad but still a lot more buffeting than I care for.

I will be installing a pair of fork fangs soon and probably a taller windshield also. I just have to decide on which brands

if that doesnt solve it then the Tri-Glide

will be going down the road with a different rider

I can almost guarantee you that the Fork Fangs and windshield like the Freedom Shield Recurve extra wide will do the trick.

It most certainly did for me and I had the exact same concerns. I’ve put on nearly 10k this year and 9k since I added the fans, Fork Fangs (windshield I added at 50 Miles) and I really don’t even think about buffeting any longer, because it’s non existent.

No helmet, nothing, modular full face Harley helmet, nothing, Beanie Helmet, nothing… the only helmet I still have issues with is my older Harley half helmet (mushroom top).

I look just over the top of my Freedom Shield 10” recurve.

Don’t give up the ship! You’ll find the right combination!

 

[DOKK]

I went with a Freedom Shields 10.5" touring width, DK cooling wing deflectors and a DK 1.5" tank lift. That took all of the buffeting away for me no matter what helmet I wear. I regularly ride the interstate at 70+ mph to work with no issues.

 

[Drew]

After tolerating various levels of buffeting with several batwing-faired bikes, I found my solution:

https://madstad.com/collections/har...rley-street-glide-2014-up?variant=36883250190

It just works.

 

[Warped]

Well I installed the JES wings/fork fangs last night. took it for a ride today little to no head buffeting

seems as though they moved the wind turbulence down around my knees which isnt an issue

Wasnt much of a ride only a few miles but it seemed the fans stayed on longer when I shut the trike off

Will take it for a longer ride tomorrow and see whats up

 

[hydraglide]

Well I installed the JES wings/fork fangs last night. took it for a ride today little to no head buffeting

seems as though they moved the wind turbulence down around my knees which isnt an issue

Wasnt much of a ride only a few miles but it seemed the fans stayed on longer when I shut the trike off

Will take it for a longer ride tomorrow and see whats up

Just to repeat what I’ve mentioned previously… To counteract the potential added heat when adding the fork fangs I installed a set of Love Jugs fans, as well as the Harley CoolFlow fan.

My radiator fans runs less often after shut down with this setup in place.

I also added a Stage II with torque cam, which noticeably helped the motor run even cooler.

I see your running in a hot climate. I highly recommend adding some cooling help to counter the fork fangs engine airflow reduction.

(Adding DK’s cooling deflector wings would be your most cost effective improvement option IMO… I have those as well). Can’t over cool these motors! :laugh:

 

[Warped]

Just to repeat what I’ve mentioned previously… To counteract the potential added heat when adding the fork fangs I installed a set of Love Jugs fans, as well as the Harley CoolFlow fan.

My radiator fans runs less often after shut down with this setup in place.

I also added a Stage II with torque cam, which noticeably helped the motor run even cooler.

I see your running in a hot climate. I highly recommend adding some cooling help to counter the fork fangs engine airflow reduction.

(Adding DK’s cooling deflector wings would be your most cost effective improvement option IMO… I have those as well). Can’t over cool these motors! :laugh:

I put the DK wings on about a week ago along with floorboard extensions and the tour pak relocation bracket

Having to put on all these "necessities" is getting a little annoying though just to make it rideable

I bought this thing because I wanted the foot room of a V Twin which my old 05 Gold Wing didnt have because of the 6 cylinder engine nor did it have a warranty

But I am beginning think that a 17 year old GoldWing is still a superior machine compared to this new H.D.

 

[Old Road Dog]

I put the DK wings on about a week ago along with floorboard extensions and the tour

But I am beginning think that a 17 year old GoldWing is still a superior machine compared to this new H.D.

Buddy of mine has a '80 Goldwing still running strong. All he's done is the usual, oil changes, brakes,tires. Almost as reliable as my '76 Superglide.