I have been trying to solve the problem wind buffeting riding my Himalayan. i did a 500 kilometer trip the other day for my first service and was overwhelmed by the amount of noise riding the bike even at low speeds. I keep comparing the noise while riding my honda scooter at the same speed and even faster and noticed no buffeting on the scooter due to how low the bike is. on to my solutions.
First I removed the windshield, problem solved except the mess left by enfield in back of the speedometer. I also wanted some protection back there from the elements. Next I changed the mirorrs for better sight and aesthetic and still did not reduse the noise. I then took a suggestion from another memeber and started to cut about an inch at a time off the windshield at a time. It took about 5 cuts and getting down below the side wings before finally eliminating about 90% of the noise. After I get my seat recovered raised a little bit all the buffeting will be gone. The way I kept testing the buffeting was to keep standing while riding and see where the buffeting stoped. About every inch I cut off was another inch I could sit down in quiet. The work went fast and I have show the tools I used except my final sanding for polish. Also i ditched the front fender for looks. I may be doing some minimal off road but nothing hard core.
First I removed the windshield, problem solved except the mess left by enfield in back of the speedometer. I also wanted some protection back there from the elements. Next I changed the mirorrs for better sight and aesthetic and still did not reduse the noise. I then took a suggestion from another memeber and started to cut about an inch at a time off the windshield at a time. It took about 5 cuts and getting down below the side wings before finally eliminating about 90% of the noise. After I get my seat recovered raised a little bit all the buffeting will be gone. The way I kept testing the buffeting was to keep standing while riding and see where the buffeting stoped. About every inch I cut off was another inch I could sit down in quiet. The work went fast and I have show the tools I used except my final sanding for polish. Also i ditched the front fender for looks. I may be doing some minimal off road but nothing hard core.