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'09 FLSTC. At speeds above 45 mph, I am getting a buffeting/popping in my helmet. It's a full face type with vents along the top.
The windshield appears to be at the proper height, level with my nose.
The buffet is enough to make my glasses bounce around a bit while the popping is like someone gently hitting your ears with cupped hands. A bar bag helped some. What makes it interesting is that when the wife rides with me, the buffeting/popping decreases significantly but doesn't completely go away. I've noticed that the angle of the windshield changes slightly when she gets on.
Has anyone else experience this? I'm looking into possible helmet swap(different style) or taller windshield. What's odd, is that I can ride without a helmet and do not experience any of the above mentioned issues. Riding without a helmet is not an option since I still do some work for the Defense Department and helmets are required.
What about deflectors?
I appreciate any advice you may have.
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The windshield appears to be at the proper height, level with my nose.
The buffet is enough to make my glasses bounce around a bit while the popping is like someone gently hitting your ears with cupped hands. A bar bag helped some. What makes it interesting is that when the wife rides with me, the buffeting/popping decreases significantly but doesn't completely go away. I've noticed that the angle of the windshield changes slightly when she gets on.
Has anyone else experience this? I'm looking into possible helmet swap(different style) or taller windshield. What's odd, is that I can ride without a helmet and do not experience any of the above mentioned issues. Riding without a helmet is not an option since I still do some work for the Defense Department and helmets are required.
What about deflectors?
I appreciate any advice you may have.
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