Wind deflectors for Dyna?
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RE: Wind deflectors for Dyna?
ORIGINAL: Biker Bob
How about a picture? BB
ORIGINAL: GaryInSanDiego
Rich,
Isketched them freehand using the same basic shape as the original deflectors, and cut them out with a sabre saw. The final dimensions are about 6" wide at the top and 5.5 inches wide where they start to curve at the bottom. Total height is about 11". I bought a piece of 1/4" clear scrap plastic at a local shop. I think I paid about $2. After I cut them out, I softened the plastic in the oven and curved them slightly. You have to make sure both of them are cut identical, or you may have some problems with aerodynamics.
Rich,
Isketched them freehand using the same basic shape as the original deflectors, and cut them out with a sabre saw. The final dimensions are about 6" wide at the top and 5.5 inches wide where they start to curve at the bottom. Total height is about 11". I bought a piece of 1/4" clear scrap plastic at a local shop. I think I paid about $2. After I cut them out, I softened the plastic in the oven and curved them slightly. You have to make sure both of them are cut identical, or you may have some problems with aerodynamics.
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RE: Wind deflectors for Dyna?
Gary-
I made a set for my FXDC and they are definitely an improvement. I have not yet bent them, but tried them outstill being flat.
I'm looking for a little more detail on the bend procedure. How hot and how long did you bake them? Did you use a form to bend them over?
Thanks.
I made a set for my FXDC and they are definitely an improvement. I have not yet bent them, but tried them outstill being flat.
I'm looking for a little more detail on the bend procedure. How hot and how long did you bake them? Did you use a form to bend them over?
Thanks.
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RE: Wind deflectors for Dyna?
ORIGINAL: GaryInSanDiego
Here ya go - pens are to show scale.
Good job, looks good and practical! I assume they work fairly well.
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ORIGINAL: Biker Bob
How about a picture? BB
ORIGINAL: GaryInSanDiego
Rich,
Isketched them freehand using the same basic shape as the original deflectors, and cut them out with a sabre saw. The final dimensions are about 6" wide at the top and 5.5 inches wide where they start to curve at the bottom. Total height is about 11". I bought a piece of 1/4" clear scrap plastic at a local shop. I think I paid about $2. After I cut them out, I softened the plastic in the oven and curved them slightly. You have to make sure both of them are cut identical, or you may have some problems with aerodynamics.
Rich,
Isketched them freehand using the same basic shape as the original deflectors, and cut them out with a sabre saw. The final dimensions are about 6" wide at the top and 5.5 inches wide where they start to curve at the bottom. Total height is about 11". I bought a piece of 1/4" clear scrap plastic at a local shop. I think I paid about $2. After I cut them out, I softened the plastic in the oven and curved them slightly. You have to make sure both of them are cut identical, or you may have some problems with aerodynamics.
Good job, looks good and practical! I assume they work fairly well.
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RE: Wind deflectors for Dyna?
Someone has altered a forkair baffle from a touring bike to fit on their Dyna
https://www.hdforums.com/m_3109405/m...tm.htm#3109405
Chris
https://www.hdforums.com/m_3109405/m...tm.htm#3109405
Chris
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RE: Wind deflectors for Dyna?
I used the HD black baffle on my Lowrider without any modifications. You wouldn't notice it if you were'nt looking for it. Helps some, well worth the $12.00 and 3 minutes of install time.
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RE: Wind deflectors for Dyna?
Yes, my homemade lowers work very well. They completely eliminate the updraft. I still get some turbulence over the top of the ws, but there's not much I know ofthat can be done about that.
Rich - I heated them in my kitchen oven, but I don'tremember exactly what the setting was. Start out very low and then slowly increase until they just barely bend. If they get too warm, they will be like a pancake, and you'll never get them back to the original shape. I experimented first with a piece of scrap. I used an old windshield as a form for bending.
Rich - I heated them in my kitchen oven, but I don'tremember exactly what the setting was. Start out very low and then slowly increase until they just barely bend. If they get too warm, they will be like a pancake, and you'll never get them back to the original shape. I experimented first with a piece of scrap. I used an old windshield as a form for bending.
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