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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 06:36 AM
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Maybe I am missing something but the MoCo says their Lowers will work with the quick detach windshield. Not on my bike. If you have a FatBoy and are using a quick release w/s AND the chrome lowers please let me know if/how it works for you. close up pics would be appreciated too!
 
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 08:17 AM
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Do you mean the chrome fangs that mount on the forks? If so, what brand are you using?
 
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 09:24 AM
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Do you mean the chrome fangs that mount on the forks? If so, what brand are you using?
the HD ones. it says they work....
 
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 09:32 AM
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Thought I remember reading that it only works for bikes that have the "quick detach" mount system. ie. Permanently mounted hardware on your trees that the windshield clips to. I looked into these myself as I get some pretty bad buffeting from my quick detach windshield.
 
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They do fit, I used them with a shield and now with a fairing. They simply bolt on. What are they hitting, where is their not enough clearance. Pics may help?
 
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 09:34 AM
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I've got the Harley lower wind deflectors on my 2013 Fatboy. The made a HUGE difference with the buffeting after I installed the detachable windshield. I can actually wear my regular glasses now instead of goggles....and a regular baseball cap without having to wear it backwards !!! I slotted the mounting holes so that I don't have to completely take of the windshields docking screws, just loosen them up and slide the deflector out.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 10:29 AM
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dynaken do you have any pics of the slots you added?
 
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dynaken do you have any pics of the slots you added?
I hope you can see them alright. Here's a picture of the top and bottom slot. Hard to see because they're still on the bike.
 
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Awesome! I've considered slotting mine as well. My only concern was is one of the bolts comes loose the wind would send it flying.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2014 | 03:22 PM
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Actually the force of the wind would hold it in place. If that was the case wouldn't your detachable windshield would go flying too
 
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