Wind Deflectors - They Work

Dorkman · 2008-10-09 20:35:30

Got 'em on my '02. Won't ride without them! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v32/Rebel_James/Dixie%20Heritage/004-1.jpg

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Oct 13, 2010 | 10:39 PM

#101

Mal74

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From: Clermont, GA, CSA

Got 'em on my '02. Won't ride without them!

Oct 14, 2010 | 08:45 AM

#102

spedracerx

Stage IV

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Wow, after seeing them on OldPilot, Fireman and Mal74's bikes, they look a lot nicer than I thought. Going to order them today!!

Oct 14, 2010 | 09:29 AM

#103

fcsallan

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From: Sunny South Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by 09B29

I got a set today for my 09 Fatboy

So it is ok to run them in hot weather?

mornings here in NW Florida are cool now (55) and warm up to 85 at 2 pm
so if you leave early when its cold...........then it gets warm

thanks

I've had them on my bike since March, and run about 4000 miles this summer and never had a problem. I'm in South Florida so I think you will be fine.

Oct 14, 2010 | 12:23 PM

#104

hashadenough

Cruiser

Joined: Aug 2010

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From: NC

I put a set on my '05 Heritage last weekend. They do work great and (for me) stopped the head bobble...

But, mine were a pain to install as well. I had to "rotate" my turn signals forward a little bit for clearance. I guess they had been moved at some point. Well, once you get into needing to adjust the turn signals and/or passing lamps, you start to learn about things like "flare nut sockets"...

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog

and special HD tools to hold the turn signals in place while you tighten the bolts...

Anyway, I ended up cutting the wires. making the adjustments and making new connections.

I really do like the deflectors though. They work great for me...

Oct 14, 2010 | 12:42 PM

#105

LocoPilot750

Cruiser

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From: Eastern Kansas

OK, so I'm starting to get convinced I need a pair of these. Should I go with the chrome version or the clear ones that match the windshield?

Last edited by LocoPilot750; Oct 14, 2010 at 12:44 PM. Reason: typo

Oct 22, 2010 | 12:40 PM

#106

spedracerx

Stage IV

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Try both Chrome and Clear.

My Chrome ones just came in today for me to pick up and try. I have been thinking about also trying the Memphis Shades ones but maybe making custom size deflectors using the Memphis Shades hardware. Gonna give the Chrome ones a shot first and see how it goes.

Oct 22, 2010 | 03:52 PM

#107

WildBill_50

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Joined: Aug 2008

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From: Bremen, GA

Just put mine on today and what a difference. No more head bobble and even as windy as it was today very little to no buffeting at all. I put the bike through it's paces up into the mountains then down on to the Freeway and it was really nice to ride. I'm not sure if it was just me enjoying the comfort or what but the bike did seem to handle and accelerate better.

I also like that all the air noise seems to be gone as well and I can hear the engine and exhaust much better.

I did have to remove the washers from the inside of the windshield connect points to get them to fit with the turn signals but everything seems to be OK. Anyone know of any con's not having those washers installed? Thanks