C50 Bouleverd Buffetting - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

ryo84106 · 10-06-2004, 11:59 PM

I installed the suzuki windsheild on my C50 and have been trying figure out which lowers would work with it. I have asked my local parts dealer for help but suzuki does not make lowers or wind deflectors for the C50 windsheild.

The buffetting is rough on long rides.

H E L P !!!!!

c50tiger · 10-07-2004, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ryo84106

I installed the suzuki windsheild on my C50 and have been trying figure out which lowers would work with it. I have asked my local parts dealer for help but suzuki does not make lowers or wind deflectors for the C50 windsheild.

The buffetting is rough on long rides.

H E L P !!!!!

Memphis Shades makes lowers that might fit, but I haven't personally checked into it. I have the OEM windshield on my C50 and I haven't been that bothered by the buffeting, but I have mine set a bit on the low side.

Madura · 10-07-2004, 09:18 AM

Ride behind a semi. Ha!

J/k. No one makes anything for my bike.

tlwisner · 10-07-2004, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ryo84106

I installed the suzuki windsheild on my C50 and have been trying figure out which lowers would work with it. I have asked my local parts dealer for help but suzuki does not make lowers or wind deflectors for the C50 windsheild.

The buffetting is rough on long rides.

H E L P !!!!!

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What buffetting are you experiencing? If you are getting helmet buffetting, try changing the windshield height. I use the OEM windshield on my C50 and long trips are nice, especially the backroads.

md2lgyk · 10-07-2004, 11:57 AM

Don't know about the C50, but the OEM shield for my VZ800 was only 15 inches tall. If I'd thought more about it when I was buying the bike, I wouldn't have bought that shield. I'm 6'6", and the wind buffeting my helmet was so bad I took the shield off.

adamsrv · 10-08-2004, 11:53 AM

if i wanted a windshield id drive my truck

c50tiger · 10-08-2004, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by adamsrv

if i wanted a windshield id drive my truck

When I want to wear a couple of pounds of mating love bugs, I'll remove my windshield...

zacman · 10-21-2004, 05:18 AM

I also have the buffetting problem. I installed a memphis fats. I originally thought I got a windshield too short and was about to get a taller one. I installed a 17",, & I am 5'11" tall. After trying all height and angle adjustments, nothing helped. I then realized that the buffetting was coming from the bottom, not the top of the windshield. Try riding and holding a hand (left or right) just below your knees,, along your legs. You may find that the air causing the buffetting is coming from down below,, not over the windshield. I am going to install the lowers first. I think this will cure the problem. If not,, then I will look into a taller shield. I would hate to wast the money on a taller shield and still have the problem... The lowers would be a good investment anyway... Let me know what you find out on your buffetting problem.

JFGABEL · 10-23-2004, 09:06 AM

I have an oem windshield also. The only time I have gotten buffeting is when I have my full face helmet open. I am 6' tall. I did have problems with air hitting the underside of the helmet. This was causing a lot of noise. I did two things to deal with this. First I added a chin guard for blocking air. This came with my hement. Second I called Oneda Suzuki and ordered the Memphis Shades lowers for the C50. This helped also. Prior to this I had air coming up around the gas tank and hitting him in the middle of the chest. It would then go up under my helmet.

JJKJR · 10-23-2004, 09:17 AM

I ended up getting the whole front end set together; Switchback Quick Release 2-Up Windshield, lightbar and lowers from National Cycle. When riding around town I routinely take my windshield off and drive with only the lowers on. It gives the bike a great look with that bit of extra chrome up front. I would contact National cycle and see if their lowers will hook up into the OEM windshield bracket you currently have. If not, the quick release windshield is one cool accessory combined with the lowers.

dsmith941 · 10-24-2004, 09:48 AM

I installed the Memphis Shades lowers on my 03 Vol. Made a huge difference in the buffeting. Just got an 04 Vol due to storm damage on my 03 and intend to get the same lowers again.
Dave

10-06-2004, 11:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
ryo84106 Newbie Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: C50 Posts: 4	C50 Bouleverd Buffetting I installed the suzuki windsheild on my C50 and have been trying figure out which lowers would work with it. I have asked my local parts dealer for help but suzuki does not make lowers or wind deflectors for the C50 windsheild. The buffetting is rough on long rides. H E L P !!!!! __________________ Did I Do That!

10-07-2004, 09:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Madura Puddle Runner Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Orlandon't Posts: 384	Ride behind a semi. Ha! J/k. No one makes anything for my bike. __________________ I said Madura, not Marauder.

10-07-2004, 11:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
md2lgyk Wants Better Weather Joined: May 2004 Bike: '03 Marauder 800 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Posts: 665	Don't know about the C50, but the OEM shield for my VZ800 was only 15 inches tall. If I'd thought more about it when I was buying the bike, I wouldn't have bought that shield. I'm 6'6", and the wind buffeting my helmet was so bad I took the shield off. __________________ "The great object is, that every man be armed. Everyone who is able may have a gun." - Thomas Jefferson

10-21-2004, 05:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
zacman Where Am I ? Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Somewhere in FLorida Posts: 29	BuFfEtTiNg I also have the buffetting problem. I installed a memphis fats. I originally thought I got a windshield too short and was about to get a taller one. I installed a 17",, & I am 5'11" tall. After trying all height and angle adjustments, nothing helped. I then realized that the buffetting was coming from the bottom, not the top of the windshield. Try riding and holding a hand (left or right) just below your knees,, along your legs. You may find that the air causing the buffetting is coming from down below,, not over the windshield. I am going to install the lowers first. I think this will cure the problem. If not,, then I will look into a taller shield. I would hate to wast the money on a taller shield and still have the problem... The lowers would be a good investment anyway... Let me know what you find out on your buffetting problem.

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JJKJR Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2004 Location: SW Florida Posts: 53	I ended up getting the whole front end set together; Switchback Quick Release 2-Up Windshield, lightbar and lowers from National Cycle. When riding around town I routinely take my windshield off and drive with only the lowers on. It gives the bike a great look with that bit of extra chrome up front. I would contact National cycle and see if their lowers will hook up into the OEM windshield bracket you currently have. If not, the quick release windshield is one cool accessory combined with the lowers.

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dsmith941 Newbie Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Pine Island, Florida Posts: 2	I installed the Memphis Shades lowers on my 03 Vol. Made a huge difference in the buffeting. Just got an 04 Vol due to storm damage on my 03 and intend to get the same lowers again. Dave

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