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Old Oct 13, 2017 | 01:15 PM
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The Slipstream Vent Mystery and What It Really Means to Bikers

The batwing fairing is a key visual and functional element of your Touring bike, and the Splitstream vent sits front and center for all to see and for you to experience.


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Old Oct 13, 2017 | 01:25 PM
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The only mystery I see is I have to log in again and I still can`t participate. LOL
 
Old Oct 13, 2017 | 03:35 PM
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I find it to be a mystery as to how these guys actually get paid. the headline reads 'slipstream', while the intro sentence reads 'splitstream'. come on folks, it's one or the other, not both.
 
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I like those lowers on the TourGlide/RoadGlide. Those would keep your knees dry in the rain.

I wonder why they don't make those anymore.
 
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An article about a feature that came out 5 years ago. Sweet.
 
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Well..and the bike in the pic doesn't even have a Batwing...just a clip on windshield.
 
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Looks like a mailbox slot.
 
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