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Old 12-21-2006, 01:46 PM   #28 (permalink)
POE-BOY SAMICH
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Originally Posted by Rickster
I noticed the same thing on the Street Glide I test rode. Funny thing is, it went away if I rode without a helmet, or even with anything but a full coverage helmet. The buffeting seems to be coming from the wind hitting the chin part of the helmet, I found the same to be the case on my V Strom.
I'm not trying to start a helmet debate here, just pointing out what I noticed.
Seems anytime I ride behind a windshield with a full coverage helmet, I get wind buffeting.
I was wearing a 1/2 helmet when I demo'd the Harley.

I'm not sure what caused it, but I can't imaging the buffeting being WORSE if I'd had my full-face.

My recommendation for anyone considering a Street Glide:
Demo the thing a few times; Change helmets for each demo and make sure you will not have the buffeting that I experienced (sounds like others have experienced similar too).
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