Lower triple deflectors
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From: Oregon
Lower triple deflectors
While Ive search the forum and google a bunch, there doesnt seem to be a lower triple deflector for softail models. With the amount of buffeting we can see posted, seems like something worthwhile to produce. I have a 2020 Heritage Classic and the buffeting is tremendous. Its coming up from the tank and I have lower deflectors already. A recurve windshield from Freedom will hopefully ship soon. While the lowers helped, I still get plenty of wind at my chin from below.
if anyone has a source, or someone on here custom making them, Id be happy to buy. Thanks all.
if anyone has a source, or someone on here custom making them, Id be happy to buy. Thanks all.
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From: Lansing mi
While Ive search the forum and google a bunch, there doesnt seem to be a lower triple deflector for softail models. With the amount of buffeting we can see posted, seems like something worthwhile to produce. I have a 2020 Heritage Classic and the buffeting is tremendous. Its coming up from the tank and I have lower deflectors already. A recurve windshield from Freedom will hopefully ship soon. While the lowers helped, I still get plenty of wind at my chin from below.
if anyone has a source, or someone on here custom making them, Id be happy to buy. Thanks all.
if anyone has a source, or someone on here custom making them, Id be happy to buy. Thanks all.
Road Warrior
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From: Manila, Philippines
My only solution was to mount a small took bag under the riding lights. Make sure it does not touch the fender. Also installed a 2" tank lift and the combo deflected air from hitting me in the head from underneath. I run a fairing so results will differ.
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From: Southeast Louisiana
I would like to try a windshield vent to help minimize the low pressure area behind the shield. I can find them for the GW but not for HD, can anyone recommend one?
My previous bike was a V Star and I had plexiglass lowers (Memphis Shades) on the forks, sort of like the fangs but they covered a larger area, they worked perfectly, these are not made for our bikes. I plan to make a DIY set this winter.
My previous bike was a V Star and I had plexiglass lowers (Memphis Shades) on the forks, sort of like the fangs but they covered a larger area, they worked perfectly, these are not made for our bikes. I plan to make a DIY set this winter.
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From: Texas
Try this, it's a brilliant fix that has worked for some of us:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/2018-...buffeting.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/2018-...buffeting.html
Try this, it's a brilliant fix that has worked for some of us:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/2018-...buffeting.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/2018-...buffeting.html
If theres a way let me know.
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From: West Central Florida
I would like to try a windshield vent to help minimize the low pressure area behind the shield. I can find them for the GW but not for HD, can anyone recommend one?
My previous bike was a V Star and I had plexiglass lowers (Memphis Shades) on the forks, sort of like the fangs but they covered a larger area, they worked perfectly, these are not made for our bikes. I plan to make a DIY set this winter.
My previous bike was a V Star and I had plexiglass lowers (Memphis Shades) on the forks, sort of like the fangs but they covered a larger area, they worked perfectly, these are not made for our bikes. I plan to make a DIY set this winter.
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I would like to try a windshield vent to help minimize the low pressure area behind the shield. I can find them for the GW but not for HD, can anyone recommend one?
My previous bike was a V Star and I had plexiglass lowers (Memphis Shades) on the forks, sort of like the fangs but they covered a larger area, they worked perfectly, these are not made for our bikes. I plan to make a DIY set this winter.
My previous bike was a V Star and I had plexiglass lowers (Memphis Shades) on the forks, sort of like the fangs but they covered a larger area, they worked perfectly, these are not made for our bikes. I plan to make a DIY set this winter.
got one for sale ping me
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vent is from Goldwing and yes it helps a lot as you can direct amount of airflow on other side of the shield. I order same style just clear shield so I will sell this one for good price if someone is interested