There's one called Laminar Lip that's been on the market for quite a while. I still have my stock windshield but did install the JES Lower Wind Deflectors. They helped quite a bit with the turbulence and wind noise. I've been considering a Freedom Shield for my Super Chief Ltd.

 

Thanks for the tip.

I have the JES deflectors already installed. I honestly can't recall if they made a big impact but I'm leaving them on. I tried 3 different freedom shields and couldn't get the sweet spot figured out. I'm pretty my air is coming from the top so I may check one of them out. I'd like to get rid of the windshield but I've found my screen (and gopro) are covered in bugs in no time that way.

 

The buffeting is likely coming from under the shield. Next time you are out riding, get up to the speed you experience it and hold your hand down by the front of the tank. If you feel the air pushing up on your hand, then you know where your problem is. If it's coming from under the shield, there isn't a windshield that will cure that and you will need to get some kind of fork deflectors.

 

Thanks for the note. I already have the JES wind deflectors on the bike. I've played around with trying to feel where the air is coming from. Pretty sure in my case it's bouncing off the top of the windshield.

 

Similar to what Joegopher above stated. Look for the actual area the turbulence is coming from. If is hard to find by just moving your hand around. Tie or hold onto a small piece of ribbon. This will show you the extent of the wind and how violent it really is in the suspect areas. This will help you narrow down your problem. Don't need to waste money on a solution that won't improve the situation or make it worse.

 

As noted, I already have tried other windshields and I have JES wind deflectors on the bottom. I'm not sure what other solution people think I'm going to try if further testing finds it's coming from below. What would those be?

When I crouch down behind the windshield, no buffeting. Don't feel the wind hitting me up the helmet either. If I stick my head back up, wind buffeting pushing backwards. I'm not sure why this doesn't narrow down that the wind is coming from over the windshield or why it wouldn't be coming from there as an obvious source. The windshield creates "friction" with the wind and I'd like to try a wind deflector.

I appreciate the thoughts...but does anyone have a recommendation for a wind deflector for the windshield?

 

The sarcastic thread in me wants to say………..buy a CAR! ………..
🤷‍♂️🤪🤗😹😂

 

Yes, because I'm the first person every in the history of motorcycles with a windshield and discussing wind buffeting. I'm the first person taking 5+ hour trips that thinks, hey, it might be a good idea to have a windshield up to take wind off me. But that's just my the sarcastic part of me making this response.

 

Are you asking about something that clamps onto the windshield itself, like on top, the sides, and/or bottom?

Maybe one of these: Amazon.com : motorcycle windshield extension

 

Are you asking about something that clamps onto the windshield itself, like on top, the sides, and/or bottom?

Maybe one of these: Amazon.com : motorcycle windshield extension

Yes sir, thinking something on the top. I looked on Amazon and there were so many that had very mixed reviews (some good/some bad) that I thought I'd check here. Certainly I can't be the only one experimenting so thought there may be some leads here. Thank you.

 

Here you go. I've used these products many times. What I like most about the windshield edging is hard to describe but it works. For a quiet motorcycle and a smoother pocket use airLift edging! (saeng.com)

 

As you're riding down the road at speed, put your hand up to your forehead. (like you're trying to shield your eyes from the sun) Then slowly raise and lower your hand. You will find where the wind is hitting.

 

Yup, go on a trip in the….car! The wind is part of the ride….its a fkn motorcycle….. enjoy it!

 

JES sells the deflectors that will fix your issue. I struggled with this on a my last two bikes. Didn't like the way they looked. Didn't think it was an issue on my Chieftain. Finally found a good deal on a set and tried them. You won't regret it.

 

Appreciate the note, but I've already noted that I already have the deflectors from JES on my bike.

 

This seems to get good reviews

Puig Clip-On Windscreen Visor - Cycle Gear

Do you already have the tallest windscreen available for your motorcycle but it is still not enough? Then the Puig Clip-On Windscreen Visor is for you…

www.cyclegear.com

 

I ran with one of the universal visors for the top of the windshield that didn't do much for me on any of my bikes. I put lowers onto my Suzuki and had to move them so they were overlapping the windshield a bit to get the buffeting to stop. See if the lowers you have can be adjusted to go up higher and see if that helps.