When you are out in the open on 2 or 3 wheels, or even in a convertible, you will get buffeting. A windshield helps tremendously on taking the chest pressure off of you making you less of a sail.
Side winds are one thing that creates buffeting; you can't do anything about that. Helmet buffeting is a different thing. One thing you need to know, and this applies to all motorcycles, the helmet buffeting generally comes from below. The height of the windshield is misleading. Many people put tall windshields on their bike thinking wrongly that wind comes in a straight line. Buffeting comes from the low pressure area behind the windshield which is filled in from below. That turbulence in that low pressure area is what causes the buffeting.
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When you are out in the open on 2 or 3 wheels, or even in a convertible, you will get buffeting. A windshield helps tremendously on taking the chest pressure off of you making you less of a sail.
Side winds are one thing that creates buffeting; you can't do anything about that. Helmet buffeting is a different thing. One thing you need to know, and this applies to all motorcycles, the helmet buffeting generally comes from below. The height of the windshield is misleading. Many people put tall windshields on their bike thinking wrongly that wind comes in a straight line. Buffeting comes from the low pressure area behind the windshield which is filled in from below. That turbulence in that low pressure area is what causes the buffeting.
I agree completely with some buffeting coming from underneath, Bob, but can’t agree that the height of the screen makes little difference to helmet buffeting. I replaced a 19” inch screen with the same manufacturer, same model 25” screen (i.e. no changes to lowers, vents, angle etc), which comes to my top lip and helmet buffeting is gone.
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Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
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F4 Customs will be releasing the new Ryker shield in about 2 weeks. It will give much better coverage and looks great. It will also be made with a re-curve so you can run a shorter shield and get good protection.
The F4 Shield is made from high optics polycarbonate, sheds rain, is optically perfect, and is highly scratch resistant like no others. www.f4customs.com
waiting on this one.... Any news on when it will be available ?
Windshield will improve rider comfort, guess it might help some with strait line stability (larger windshield probably most stable). Other factors within your control are handlebar play (shouldn’t be any), relaxed but firm grip on handlebars (no rigid “death” grip, tire inflation (don’t over inflate), sway bar (if you can afford one at present), proper wheel alignment, suspension settings (not too soft).
i emailed f4 a few weeks ago and was told they were working on the hardware and would post when it was ready for sale. i however could not wait and bought a calsci sport windshield and what a difference it has made. i really like the way my ryker rides with the windshield.
F4 Customs will have the new Ryker Recurve windshield out in about 4 weeks. Sorry for the delay but we really wanted to get it right.
We will offer clear and tint and it will be wider. We have tested it and its great.
Don
F4 Customs, Inc.
"The Motorcycle Windshield Folks"
941-347-7496 sales@f4customs.com
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I rode my Rally without a windshield for a bit and found that I had to have the wind deflection. I do not like to wear full face shields or goggles since I already where glasses. If you have a decent wind break then glasses are fine. Unfortunately, the Can Am windshield does not reach high enough for me. Don't get me wrong, it does work and it does deflect some wind from me, but it still hits me in the forehead. Two more inches would probably do it.
I'm about to get a Ryker with a relocated cluster.
Looking for windshield suggestions that won't ruin the sleek look, but will still do the work.
Any ideas?
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