Could you tell me how high your shield is above the headlight? Mine is about 15" and I think it could be a littlr taller. Thanks
On 9/19/08, Creative Residential Designs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I've had really good luck with my Plexifairing 2. I rode thru the rain a > few weeks ago. I just ducked behind my windshield and got nearly no rain on > my goggles ( I wear a 1/2 helmet and goggles.). I also have had no problems > with the wind around my helmet. HotrodMamma > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Paul LeBoutillier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > *To:* nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com > *Sent:* Friday, September 19, 2008 7:28 AM > *Subject:* [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Windshield > > > That is the challenge when buying and installing a windshield. You never > know exactly how it's going to work for you until you try it. The dynamics > include windshield height, distance of windshield from rider, shape and > aerodynamics of windshield, rider height, helmet style, and so forth. > > The other huge issue connected to all these dynamics is head buffeting. In > other words, the wind that swirls around your windshield and literally > knocks your head around. I've used windshields that were so amazing I had > little or no noise and so little air movement that a fly could sit safely on > my speedo console while I went down the road at 75 MPH. I've used other > shields that were so noisy and so rough on the head that I felt like I had > been in a fight with someone after driving only a few miles on the highway. > (These kinds are things are usually felt above 50 or 55 MPH.) > > > But if noise is the only thing you're dealing with, might I suggest a good > pair of earplugs? I bought these > plugs<http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?jspStoreDir=hdus&catalogId=10053&productId=100083845&navFlow=3&keyword=ear+plugs&langId=-1&searchRedirect=ear+plugs&storeId=10051&[EMAIL > PROTECTED]&ddkey=Search>this summer and love them. Good ear plugs don't only > limit noise, they > lengthen your ability to go longer distances by reducing wind fatigue. > > > Ride safe! > > > Paul > > > > On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 4:02 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > >> >> I recently installed a windshield and do like it in general but the >> wind noise about helmet height is new. This is obviously because of >> the windshield but can anyone explain why this happens. I can't feel >> any difference in the wind I can just hear it. Thanks >> >> > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
