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WIND CONTROL ON AN ELECTRA GLIDE MOTORCYCLE

Windscreen replacement with the Cee Bailey's SCC model . This
windscreen is contoured and pulled back towards the rider. By reducing
the distance from the shield/rider, and redesigning the contour of the shield
it creates more favorable riding conditions for the rider and passenger on
the FLHT. We found that this windscreen also reduced the vibration
through the handlebars at high speeds since the upright stock windshield
takes the direct force of the wind.
http://www.ceebaileys.com/harley/flhtssc_ws.html



Have you ever noticed the bearded biker riding down the road with his beard blowing up and wondered how this was
possible? Have you ever wondered why you still experience wind noise or buffeting behind a large 'batwing' fairing?
The classic Harley 'batwing' fairing is great at moving wind aside, so much so that the low air pressure created behind
the fairing invites air to rush up from the bottom of the fairing and below the gas tank. This air moves in to equalize the
low pressure behind the fairing. If this inward rush of air isn't controlled then it creates buffeting and noise at helmet
level, as well as reducing comfort on cold days. The upward movement of air will also get you much wetter when it
rains since the road spray pushes itself up. You may have noticed that keeping your knees pressed against the tank
reduces the upward flow of air. To date there has been no singly effective means to control this phenomenon. The
most effect counter measures force air past the sides of the motorcycle so that it doesn't push itself into the still air
behind the fairing.

Based upon riding experience the following items used together will greatly reduce the negative
effects of wind buffeting and noise:
Fairing mounted air
deflectors
;
these push air out to the sides.
(Harley part 58120-96A)
Laminar lip mounted on the top of
the windscreen. This lip creates a
venturi tube effect, boosting the air up
and over the riders head. Doesn't
change the profile of the stock
windscreen. Very secure.
http://www.laminarlip.com/elecglide.
php
Front Fork Air Baffle
(Harley part 58520-79TC)
Fork mounted wind
deflectors
,
these push air out to the sides
(Harley part 58121-85B)
TravelLowers come in
their own carrying pouch.
They attach to the crash
bars in seconds and
provide supperior
protection from the wind.
RIDE FAR!