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Old Apr 1, 2016 | 12:28 PM
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I think that looks pretty nice. I wonder how much air gets blocked by it though? It would probably be to hard to measure air flow for the average person I'd guess.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2016 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by load97
I think that looks pretty nice. I wonder how much air gets blocked by it though? It would probably be to hard to measure air flow for the average person I'd guess.
The holes are very close together and still allow plenty of air.
If you have ever seen a front crowl on a custom they don't allow but maybe 1/2 the air that the one I made will allow so I am very confident.
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Old Apr 1, 2016 | 09:04 PM
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Great original idea.

Do you have an online source for the perforated sheet?
 
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Old Apr 1, 2016 | 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by dansflhti
I like the look of your covers too.I did my mid frame air deflectors in carbon fibre vinyl wrap and I'm curious too as to how well it will stand the heat.The one on the right side is very near the rocker cover.I won't get to find out for a while,we are getting 20-30 cms of snow tomorrow.
Man - I LOVE the look of those air deflectors. Seriously. If I didn't have mine painted to match, I'd be all over doing that...

Nice work!
 
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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 06:09 AM
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Thanks 58sniper.I like it too,one of the cheapest mods I've ever done.We'll see how it holds up.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 02:15 PM
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Added some more wrap to the fairing vent and the Glovebox doors. Next up I'm going to see how it goes with the crash bars (both engine and saddlebag).








 
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Old Apr 2, 2016 | 09:32 PM
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Added wrap to the footboards & key switch.








 
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Old Apr 3, 2016 | 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by steelerdude1
Added wrap to the footboards & key switch.








Ignition switch must of been a pain in a$$ huh
 
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I went with a local sign company that does a lot of wrap work. The graphics are from Dansun Photography. He does some amazing work.

Appreciate that you like them.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2016 | 05:24 PM
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Added a gloss black dart/stripe to the fuel Consol, added matte black stars to the tank (to hid the ding I put on it during my 1000 mile service) and matte black darts to the fairing and fenders.

Probably gonna hold it at this for now.








 
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