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18 Road Glide Wind Deflection

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Old 11-19-2018, 09:02 PM
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Has anyone put the HD wind deflectors on their RG or some other wind deflectors? How does it work? Recommendations?
 
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Old 11-20-2018, 08:05 AM
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Put lowers on it. I have very little buffeting on my RGU
 
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Old 11-20-2018, 08:34 AM
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Lowers or small windshield.
 
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Old 11-20-2018, 06:01 PM
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I put an 11" LRS windshield and the

Road Glide Wind Deflector Kit

Part Number 57000510

Worked like a charm
 
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I agree that a properly fitted wind shield - one that matches your hight, and lowers will make a world of difference.

I was bummed that my RGU had lowers, as I didn't like the looks. But now, I would never go back. Great ventilation in the warmer months, and then close off the vents for cooler riding temps.
 
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Took me a bit to get used to the lowers on my bike, this was the first one I’ve had with them. With vents though, they’re still fine in the summer and now that I’ve tried speakers in the lowers. I’ll never do without them again.
 
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Lowers, engine guard mounted wind deflectors, and a Madstad windshield and you're good to go
 
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Lowers, engine guard mounted wind deflectors, and a Madstad windshield and you're good to go
A guy that truly doesn't care just how ugly he can make an already ugly bike...
 
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Originally Posted by Redfish911
I put an 11" LRS windshield and the

Road Glide Wind Deflector Kit

Part Number 57000510

Worked like a charm
These help. So do the kit by Kury, pretty sure they are the only ones that make it. Kind of like an upside down half plate that mounts up under the triple tree. I think the last Road Glide that I bought used had one. I was sure to put one on this bike shortly after getting it.
 
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Old 11-23-2018, 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by nobodyknowsme
A guy that truly doesn't care just how ugly he can make an already ugly bike...
Personally I think it looks pretty good. And it works.
 

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