Re: Wind buffeting over 65 MPG
It seems there is little difference on cabin comfort between the 2 and 3-wheeled versions of the GL1800. That being said,...
My trike conversion is 3-4 months away, but on my '04 GL1800, I have minimal buffeting with a V-Stream shield and SAENG.com 'Micro-Swirl™| Gen-4 Edging'. The screen and edging act to raise the buffeting point. I'm short, so I look through the shield in the top position and have found in wet riding (nearly never happens in N.W. Oregon) no rain from the screen comes over the lip to make it look like I've got a bladder condition! Pilon says she too has less buffeting with this combination (Happy wife, happy life). Performs well at speeds somewhat in excess of 65 MPH as well, or in overtaking or facing oncoming big rigs at speed. The screen will flex and dance, but I have a calm cabin around me. I have 'Show Chrome' upper Wind deflectors (courtesy of the PO), lower fairing deflectors and case-guard mounted deflectors (by me) and find the combination fantastic additions for cabin comfort. The only 'annoying' area is the space between the mirrors, windscreen and top of the upper deflectors. I will design and fabricate those after the TRIKE is done. (Going in for rotator cuff surgery 7 January., so I'll be behind on some of my projects,... ).
I hope this helps; I've tried to re-do my ride for as much creature comfort as I can. eg. 'camping' is done at motels/hotels, if you know what I mean,... Any other ideas to help the cabin area are greatly appreciated.
ps, I love the V-Stream! I would not hesitate in spending the extra $ on their super slick coated screen. Even using Lemon Pledge, heavy fog or drizzle is annoying. Might just get some of the peal and stick variety of 'Micro-Swirl' and lay it across the bottom of the screen to drive the water droplets off,...