Wind Deflectors - They Work
Road Master
Joined: May 2010
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From: Rijssen, the Netherlands
won't miss them
I rode in all climates, standard some years ago in Western Europe, summer and winter (with a restriction for snowfall, ice and salt on the roads). Long vacations in Spain and Greece (up to 100F). Moved to one of the hottest climate in the world (Saudi Arabia) and still I don't want to miss my wind deflectors.
In cold they protect against the cold flow of air underneath the windscreen, in summer they protect me of the buffeting wind underneath. In hot weather it saves my beard from blow-torched away by the heat and wind underneath. Not to mention the buffeting of wind of >115F around your helmet..Yes, we wear leather and a helmet in this heat. A suntanned skin has to be protected from disappearing on the asphalt and brains are there to be protected. If you have no brains, there is no need to protect them, well?
In cold they protect against the cold flow of air underneath the windscreen, in summer they protect me of the buffeting wind underneath. In hot weather it saves my beard from blow-torched away by the heat and wind underneath. Not to mention the buffeting of wind of >115F around your helmet..Yes, we wear leather and a helmet in this heat. A suntanned skin has to be protected from disappearing on the asphalt and brains are there to be protected. If you have no brains, there is no need to protect them, well?
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2010
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I just got back from Americade. The difference these wind deflectors made at higher speeds including highway, was incredible. Highway riding was actually enjoyable this time instead of a battle to see straight.
But does anyone's vibrate? I think it's actually a resonating frequency thing, but it's only on one side. When I am between gears but can't upshift, one of them vibrates and it gets loud. I'm sure if I check the bolts now and then it's nothing to worry about, but it does sound quite weird.
But does anyone's vibrate? I think it's actually a resonating frequency thing, but it's only on one side. When I am between gears but can't upshift, one of them vibrates and it gets loud. I'm sure if I check the bolts now and then it's nothing to worry about, but it does sound quite weird.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2008
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From:
Studiopeg, first, I think your paint scheme is awesome. Second, who makes this wind deflectors/windshield lowers? Are they HD parts? I have always used Memphis clear plastic ones. I like the shape and looks of these chrome ones though. I would like to put them on my new Heritage.
Last edited by funbikerchick; Jun 9, 2014 at 03:12 PM.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Bremen, GA
I just got back from Americade. The difference these wind deflectors made at higher speeds including highway, was incredible. Highway riding was actually enjoyable this time instead of a battle to see straight.
But does anyone's vibrate? I think it's actually a resonating frequency thing, but it's only on one side. When I am between gears but can't upshift, one of them vibrates and it gets loud. I'm sure if I check the bolts now and then it's nothing to worry about, but it does sound quite weird.
But does anyone's vibrate? I think it's actually a resonating frequency thing, but it's only on one side. When I am between gears but can't upshift, one of them vibrates and it gets loud. I'm sure if I check the bolts now and then it's nothing to worry about, but it does sound quite weird.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 263
Likes: 13
From: Beautiful CNY
me either. 09 RK. Do you have sufficient clearance behind the aux lights? Mine was close but I was careful to leave some room so that they wouldn't make contact should they shake at all.
Last edited by nervous; Jun 10, 2014 at 06:25 AM.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 121
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From: Nebraska
And I thought I was the only one anymore that LIKED riding with the wind in their face.
Last edited by DAV; Jun 10, 2014 at 12:29 AM.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2010
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funbikerchick: thanks 
They used to be an HD part but HD stopped making them. You can get the exact same part at jpcycles.com, searching for "wind deflectors." That's where I got them.
Others: we had a tough time getting these on because the top windshield grommets are so short they left little room for the bolt to catch after installing these. I am having custom grommets made that are longer. Maybe that will help. The wind deflectors don't touch anything, except for when the bike is parked and the wheel turned. Then one leans on my helmet lock, but not badly.
They used to be an HD part but HD stopped making them. You can get the exact same part at jpcycles.com, searching for "wind deflectors." That's where I got them.Others: we had a tough time getting these on because the top windshield grommets are so short they left little room for the bolt to catch after installing these. I am having custom grommets made that are longer. Maybe that will help. The wind deflectors don't touch anything, except for when the bike is parked and the wheel turned. Then one leans on my helmet lock, but not badly.
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From: Newcastle, OK
Memphis Shades.
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