Reduce Pullback at Speed

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  • RWB24
    RWB24
    2 years ago
    Hey Champs,

    Has anyone got any ideas on how to reduce that pullback Sporty’s seem to have at highway speed? I’m thinking of installing a set of T-Bars & a Memphis Shades cafe fairing - reckon that would make any difference?

    Thanks, legends. 
  • beaglebasher
    beaglebasher
    2 years ago
    Motorcycles have a  tendency to make your vagina a bit draughty.
    Buy a car and you wont have that annoying problem.
  • Jay-Dee
    Jay-Dee
    2 years ago
    Quoting beaglebasher on 17 Jul 2021 12:27 PM

    Motorcycles have a  tendency to make your vagina a bit draughty.

    Buy a car and you wont have that annoying problem.

    I've got tears running down my cheeks laughing beagle.
  • Neale
    Neale
    2 years ago
    The screen on the right is shit. 14” from top of headlight cutout to top centre of screen.
    The screen on the right is much better. 17 1/2” from top of headlight cutout to top centre of screen it also has more lower area around the headlight.
    I’m 6’ tall.
    The buffeting and especially noise is worlds apart.
    A photo with the taller screen on my bike.
  • STEAMER
    STEAMER
    2 years ago
    Quoting RWB24 on 17 Jul 2021 02:17 AM

    Hey Champs,


    Has anyone got any ideas on how to reduce that pullback Sporty’s seem to have at highway speed? I’m thinking of installing a set of T-Bars & a Memphis Shades cafe fairing - reckon that would make any difference?

    Thanks, legends. 

    16inch lightly tinted, quick release screen is what ya need. I had one on my 2009 sporty custom,  and now have same on my 2011 fxst
    I put on for touring.

  • Daffy
    Daffy
    2 years ago
    Quoting RWB24 on 17 Jul 2021 02:17 AM

    Hey Champs,


    Has anyone got any ideas on how to reduce that pullback Sporty’s seem to have at highway speed? I’m thinking of installing a set of T-Bars & a Memphis Shades cafe fairing - reckon that would make any difference?

    Thanks, legends. 

    Windvest  screen. First thing I did on my new Heritage Classic was take the screen off. Buffeting was dreadful and couldn’t see over or through it. I kept the 16” Windvest I had on the Deluxe. Installed and wammo!  Beautiful!No buffeting and clear view over it. Will post a pic of my new bike with the Windvest .Cheers 
  • Wideglider
    Wideglider
    2 years ago
    Quoting RWB24 on 17 Jul 2021 02:17 AM

    Hey Champs,


    Has anyone got any ideas on how to reduce that pullback Sporty’s seem to have at highway speed? I’m thinking of installing a set of T-Bars & a Memphis Shades cafe fairing - reckon that would make any difference?

    Thanks, legends. 

    Quoting Daffy on 25 Jul 2021 07:39 AMedited: 25 Jul 2021 07:51 AM

    Windvest  screen. First thing I did on my new Heritage Classic was take the screen off. Buffeting was dreadful and couldn’t see over or through it. I kept the 16” Windvest I had on the Deluxe. Installed and wammo!  Beautiful!No buffeting and clear view over it. Will post a pic of my new bike with the Windvest .Cheers 

    Excellent solution to the issue there - but... now just got to wait for Beagle's opinion!
  • beaglebasher
    beaglebasher
    2 years ago
    OK  Wideglider here is my opinion. The clown that started this thread is the one and only speedy. 
    He has started another one about something similar.  He seems to want to talk about  " pullback "
    What the fuck is pullback?  

  • FBUser214
    FBUser214
    2 years ago
    Quoting beaglebasher on 17 Aug 2021 08:19 AMedited: 17 Aug 2021 09:26 AM

    OK  Wideglider here is my opinion. The clown that started this thread is the one and only speedy. 

    He has started another one about something similar.  He seems to want to talk about  " pullback "
    What the fuck is pullback?  

    Don't know what pullback is beagle ?
    Usually happens near closing time when thinking about cracking on to a half pissed female of questionable morals
    Then your better judgement kicks in.
  • FBUser214
    FBUser214
    2 years ago
    Handle bars have rise and pullback.
    Easiest way to measure is sit them upside down on the floor against a wall.
    Rise is how far up the wall they go, pullback is how far out from the wall they go, subtract half bar thickness (x 2)
  • steelo
    steelo
    2 years ago
    I’ll be taking the deuce for a ride up into the hills today to check out the service and new tyre fitted. I’m fitting the screen to prevent pullback. Will report 
  • Wideglider
    Wideglider
    2 years ago
    Quoting beaglebasher on 17 Aug 2021 08:19 AMedited: 17 Aug 2021 09:26 AM

    OK  Wideglider here is my opinion. The clown that started this thread is the one and only speedy. 

    He has started another one about something similar.  He seems to want to talk about  " pullback "
    What the fuck is pullback?  

    Quoting FBUser214 on 17 Aug 2021 09:31 PMedited: 17 Aug 2021 10:27 PM

    Don't know what pullback is beagle ?
    Usually happens near closing time when thinking about cracking on to a half pissed female of questionable morals
    Then your better judgement kicks in.

    I thought pull-back was same as the withdrawal method.
  • beaglebasher
    beaglebasher
    2 years ago
    I only ever pullback when I am washing my knob.
  • GGUser260
    GGUser260
    2 years ago
    Quoting FBUser214 on 17 Aug 2021 09:34 PMedited: 18 Aug 2021 04:42 AM

    Handle bars have rise and pullback.
    Easiest way to measure is sit them upside down on the floor against a wall.
    Rise is how far up the wall they go, pullback is how far out from the wall they go, subtract half bar thickness (x 2)

    The context of the original post refers to pullback at highway speed.
    This definition is therefore not related to the geometry of handlebars.
  • fatbat
    fatbat
    2 years ago
    Quoting beaglebasher on 18 Aug 2021 01:46 AM

    I only ever pullback when I am washing my knob.

    About the only thing on this topic that makes any sense haha 
  • FBUser214
    FBUser214
    2 years ago
    Quoting FBUser214 on 17 Aug 2021 09:34 PMedited: 18 Aug 2021 04:42 AM

    Handle bars have rise and pullback.
    Easiest way to measure is sit them upside down on the floor against a wall.
    Rise is how far up the wall they go, pullback is how far out from the wall they go, subtract half bar thickness (x 2)

    Quoting GGUser260 on 18 Aug 2021 02:06 AM

    The context of the original post refers to pullback at highway speed.

    This definition is therefore not related to the geometry of handlebars.

    I was answering beagle's question.
    The OP has used incorrect terminology.
    He is talking about wind resistance or drag as pointed out by Chester. I have never heard it referred to as 'pullback' except by the OP and steelo.
    And I don't think it is any different on a sportser compared with any other 'harley or any other 'naked' bike.

    Did you have anything positive to contribute ?
  • steelo
    steelo
    2 years ago
    Quoting beaglebasher on 18 Aug 2021 01:46 AM

    I only ever pullback when I am washing my knob.

    True Story. Names have been changed to protect the innocent
    During one of her daily classes, a teacher trying to teach good manners, asked her students the following question:
    "FB, if you were on a date having dinner with a nice young lady, how would you tell her that you have to go to the bathroom?"
    FB said: 'Just a minute I have to go pee.'
    The teacher responded by saying: 'That would be rude and impolite'
    What about you FC, how would you say it?'
    FC said: 'I am sorry, but I really need to go to the bathroom. I'll be right back.'
    'That's better, but it's still not very nice to say the word bathroom at the dinner table.
    And you, little Beagle, can you use your brain for once and show us your good manners?
    Beagle said: 'I would say: Darling, may I please be excused for a moment? I have to shake hands with a very dear friend of mine, whom I hope to introduce to you after dinner.'
    The teacher fainted...

  • GGUser260
    GGUser260
    2 years ago
    Quoting FBUser214 on 17 Aug 2021 09:34 PMedited: 18 Aug 2021 04:42 AM

    Handle bars have rise and pullback.
    Easiest way to measure is sit them upside down on the floor against a wall.
    Rise is how far up the wall they go, pullback is how far out from the wall they go, subtract half bar thickness (x 2)

    Quoting GGUser260 on 18 Aug 2021 02:06 AM

    The context of the original post refers to pullback at highway speed.

    This definition is therefore not related to the geometry of handlebars.

    Quoting FBUser214 on 18 Aug 2021 04:34 AMedited: 18 Aug 2021 04:44 AM

    I was answering beagle's question.
    The OP has used incorrect terminology.
    He is talking about wind resistance or drag as pointed out by Chester. I have never heard it referred to as 'pullback' except by the OP and steelo.
    And I don't think it is any different on a sportser compared with any other 'harley or any other 'naked' bike.

    Did you have anything positive to contribute ?

    Sure, I am positive that  you are Magnum 54.
  • steelo
    steelo
    2 years ago
    I'm Magnum54.
  • GGUser260
    GGUser260
    2 years ago
    Quoting steelo on 18 Aug 2021 08:00 AM

    I'm Magnum54.

    Sorry Steelo ,my mistake. Any views you may have for yourself  on how to best clean "Spokes" would be greatly appreciated! 
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