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Changed the windshield angleSoftail Models |
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Ride: 2007 Softail FXSTC
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Changed the windshield angle
Glider,
I think I showed you how up right the windshield was on my bike. I made links today to get it to lean back. Al
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Ride: 2009 FLHX
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Re: Changed the windshield angle
Cool looking bit of engineering! Let us know how it functions. You may have something marketable there.
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Ride: 07 Road King Classic
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Re: Changed the windshield angle
You should see the bag supports that eleft made. They look factory fresh. Very talented man.
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Ride: 2004 Heritage classic.
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Re: Changed the windshield angle
Is there a problem with the way the air flows or just because of the look?.
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There is a problem, I feel the buffeting is excessive. Wind gusts, passing or following a semi puts you on notice real quick. I have a feeling of pushing the air forward instead of it flowing off the shield. I can't prove this will make a difference yet, to much road salt spray and it's still a bit chilly here. I'll post the results. I have the quick release on my XL, it leans back. The buffeting is minimal compared to the FXSTC's uppright. Al Quote:
I can't wait to put it to a test. Al
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Please post the results when you get a change, very engineering pieces by the way.
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Re: Changed the windshield angle
Genius!!! It always amazes me when someone comes up with something small that can make such a difference. Well done!! Make sure you get a patent on it before you go shopping it to companies.
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Ride: 2003 Wide Glide
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Re: Changed the windshield angle
Professional job. As said earlier, let us know how you like the results.
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Ride: 2007 softail fxst
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Ride: 09 Dyna Super Glide
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Re: Changed the windshield angle
I'll try to take some pics of my solution. Same kind of principle, just different. Though mine aren't as elegant. Take the pics tomorrow.
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