Windshield Noise at 65?

dale55 · 05-14-2011, 11:41 AM

I seem to have quite a bit of noise on my 2004 Nomad when I reach about 65 mph. It is like it is really windy out but it is not. I know that is a poor description but thats all I got! I adjusted the windshield a bit, but still have the noise. I do not have any buffeting at that speed, in fact it is quite calm except for the noise.

Any thoughts or suggestions out there folks? ???

Dale

recumbentbob · 05-14-2011, 12:02 PM

Maybe noise from the front tire.
Run your hand over the tire and check for cupping

dale55 · 05-14-2011, 01:41 PM

Well they are brand spanking new tires f and r. Less than about 100 miles on each.

cajun2wheels · 05-14-2011, 02:10 PM

A buzzing sound can come from the headlight bucket or the radiator cover.I wrapped the wiring in the headlight with bubble wrap.I also wedged small pieces of rubber between the headlight and rim.I removed the radiator cover and put small split rubber tubing along the outer edges. Basically I just insulated where I thought it was rubbing.My noise was at about the same speed as yours.

**schoeney** · 05-15-2011, 03:23 AM

Did the noise just start after the new tires were mounted? Hmmmmmmmmmm

AlabamaNomadRider · 05-15-2011, 07:45 AM

Yes you didn't say if the noise also happened before the new tires. If it didn't I would think the tires have something to do with the sound. Could be the tread pattern is different than the tires you had before and make a different sound.

macmac · 05-15-2011, 09:35 AM

Stock or aftermarket screen?

dale55 · 05-15-2011, 12:00 PM

Ya'll I think I have figured it out. I came off a Honda Shadow with a very small shield on it. I think I am just not used to the large shield on the Nomad and the sound of the wind coming around and underneath it. I think I am going to play around with the adjustments on it. Thanks for the help!

Dale

**MAS Tequila** · 05-15-2011, 06:37 PM

Hold your left arm across your chest. See if the buffeting and noise subsides some.

I think you need larger lowers.

MT

05-14-2011, 11:41 AM	#1
dale55 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 353	Windshield Noise at 65? I seem to have quite a bit of noise on my 2004 Nomad when I reach about 65 mph. It is like it is really windy out but it is not. I know that is a poor description but thats all I got! I adjusted the windshield a bit, but still have the noise. I do not have any buffeting at that speed, in fact it is quite calm except for the noise. Any thoughts or suggestions out there folks? ??? Dale Login or Register to Remove Ads
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recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	Windshield Noise at 65? Maybe noise from the front tire. Run your hand over the tire and check for cupping __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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dale55 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 353	Windshield Noise at 65? Well they are brand spanking new tires f and r. Less than about 100 miles on each.
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cajun2wheels Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria La. Posts: 636	Windshield Noise at 65? A buzzing sound can come from the headlight bucket or the radiator cover.I wrapped the wiring in the headlight with bubble wrap.I also wedged small pieces of rubber between the headlight and rim.I removed the radiator cover and put small split rubber tubing along the outer edges. Basically I just insulated where I thought it was rubbing.My noise was at about the same speed as yours. __________________
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schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Windshield Noise at 65? Did the noise just start after the new tires were mounted? Hmmmmmmmmmm __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina Login or Register to Remove Ads
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AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Windshield Noise at 65? Yes you didn't say if the noise also happened before the new tires. If it didn't I would think the tires have something to do with the sound. Could be the tread pattern is different than the tires you had before and make a different sound. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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dale55 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 353	Windshield Noise at 65? Ya'll I think I have figured it out. I came off a Honda Shadow with a very small shield on it. I think I am just not used to the large shield on the Nomad and the sound of the wind coming around and underneath it. I think I am going to play around with the adjustments on it. Thanks for the help! Dale
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MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	Windshield Noise at 65? Hold your left arm across your chest. See if the buffeting and noise subsides some. I think you need larger lowers. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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