[Guest]

Hi there. Just installed a Suzuki windshield on my Volusia and found it really uncomfortable. There were vibrations due to wind all over my head. I stopped twice to throw up. My head was going all over the place. I felt like in a washing machine. The mechanic told me I have to find the right angle. Please help. I feel cheated. Is there anyone out there with the same problem? How can you help?
Thanks in advance.

 

[Uncle Bob]

Had similar problem with mine. Shield creates very comfortable dead spots and unbelievable turbulence in other spots. You have to find where the comfort spot is to be able to ajust the shield properly. Try moving your head up and down while riding to see where the comfort zone is. Try feeling with your left hand where the wind is coming from.

How are you seated in relation to the shield ? are you tall ? Personnaly I'm 6'2" and my shield was in the lowest position and my eyes ended up about a foot over the shield but when I would scrunch down to about 4 inches above the shield everything would be perfectly calm.

A lot of wind also comes from under the shield and the up and over the tank ( check with you hand when riding ) I'm told that a pair of lower fork shields can help with this source of wind.

 

[reefrats]

windshield - volusia

This is my first bike - I'm 5'6" - The dealer installed my windshield - and it is at the lowest setting - the top of the windshield falls right in the center of my line of vision - but I'm used to that because that's what happens with every boat I drive... I don't have any of the problems you are describing - but I guess it is due to the height of the windshield in relation to my head height...

 

[Uncle Bob]

Your eyes should be slightly above the shield, otherwise if it gets dirty you will have problems seeing where you're going. Most shops can cut them dowm a tad for a reasonable fee.

 

[Guest]

Windshield problem

Thanks for the hints. I tried everything, but without any getting better. I sent the shield back to the garage, but they told me they could not give me the money back. I feel cheated. It was an original Suzuki windshield. I feel better now though riding in the wind. No throwing up. The Mrs is happier too. I', 5'7'' tall. There's no worries about hight and windshield size (Suzuki dealer told me). Happy New Year Vol riders!!!

 

[easygoin]

jeremy

Sounds like your windsheild is not set high enough. While on a ride, crouch down a bit or lower your head. You will find the turbulance go away. If so, raise your wind shield up an inch or two. This is what I had to do.

 

[Pepe LePew]

Another thing that will cause this, if you have a helmet with a snap on visor instead of a face shield, the visor will grab the wind like a parachute. I had one and it made my eyeballs bounce around like crazy. I removed the visor and it went away.

Dennis

 

[Uncle Bob]

Had that problem too, since I went full face problem solved.