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Old 11-09-2015, 04:41 PM
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Anyone using one of these from "Street Glide Wind Deflectors", and if so how do you like it ?
 
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Old 11-09-2015, 09:44 PM
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Anyone using one of these from "Street Glide Wind Deflectors", and if so how do you like it ?
I do and feel it does a good job.
 
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I have one, but have removed it to maintain good air flow to the engine. It came with the chrome fork wind deflectors that I also do not use anymore.
I purchased through eglidegoodies, and see that they no longer offer them. Or at least can not find them.
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I liked them for fall riding, but not so much in the summer heat.
PM me if you would be interested in the set.
 

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Running one and not sure how much it does as I also installed a 1" taller shield for the Fall. Between the two it did help some, but there is still a decent amount of air that comes from under the fairing. Maybe the fork deflectors would help that?
 
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Thanks for the replies. I really appreciate it.
 
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I made my own just like that one out of aluminum. I take it off in the summer when I can deal with the air, but put it back on come cold weather.
It really does a good job, & I also have the deflectors on the forks that help a great deal.
 
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I have one on my 2011 trike and I think it really helps. It forces air down on the engine instead of letting it go over the gas tank. I think it helps keep the engine cooler in the summertime.
 
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Originally Posted by dw2169
I have one on my 2011 trike and I think it really helps. It forces air down on the engine instead of letting it go over the gas tank. I think it helps keep the engine cooler in the summertime.
Not that I am doubting you on the theory it cools better, but using the Power Vision. Have you run trials with and without the baffle?
I am curious what you found for engine temp with, and without baffle. I found it was just a tad higher with the baffle, and I believe that is because it also blocks a bit of cooler air that would have going to the AC.
I also have the Tank lift by DK, and may be there is a difference there.
 
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Anyone using one of these from "Street Glide Wind Deflectors", and if so how do you like it ?
If you are planning to put those on your 2015 Tri, I think you are going to find that they will only fit up to the 2013 models.
 
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Originally Posted by livin2ride2
If you are planning to put those on your 2015 Tri, I think you are going to find that they will only fit up to the 2013 models.

I emailed the guy who manufactures them, and he said he now makes one to fit the 2014 & 2015 Tri Glides. Cost is $65.00 shipped. Just wanted to know if anyone else has used it on their trike before I ordered it.
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