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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 09:05 PM
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Has anyone installed and tried something like the Memphis Shades lowers? They look like they might provide a bit more protection from air coming up under the windshield. My Springer windshield isn't that big to begin with... I thought a little more might help. Thoughts?

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/lo...7/part/MEM9894

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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 09:52 PM
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Yes, I have them on my fatgirl.
They are not bad at all. I didn't want to get the fangs from HD, and these were all I could find.
I do notice a huge difference with the wind, and the quality is good.
You can't beat them for the price.
Make sure you get the correct fitting bracket (they have diff sizes).
 
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 09:02 AM
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Since you have a Springer check out these from Kamco. I have a couple on my Heritage Springers.

Send Keith a note through ebay and double check fitment. Your detachable docking kit is the same as my bikes, so I'm guessing the shield is too.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Heritage-Spr...item33816e7b2a
 
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 12:09 PM
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I've got HD fangs on my bike, and the difference in highway comfort is night and day. I'm likely a party of one on this, but I like the way they look with the windshield detached, and I know that they increase frontal visibility from a safety perspective. Best money I've spent on my Fatboy.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 01:03 PM
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U got pics martinspencer?
 
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 09:34 PM
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Love mine, like how they look too.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 10:24 PM
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I've got the HD Fangs on my Lo and I agree with Martin, they make a huge difference in the air flow around the tank. Can't say I love the look but the functionality is worth it.

 
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 11:26 PM
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Do those things, fangs I think they are called, offer the same benefit if you run them without a windshield?
 

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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 11:28 AM
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Hmmm, no one, anyone? Pics too?
 
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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 12:00 PM
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I had the Memphis Shades lowers on my Street Bob, and LOVED the difference they made. Can't say I loved the look, but sometimes looks have to take a back seat to function and riding comfort.

Had the "fangs" on my Heritage and they worked really well also! And for some reason, on the Heritage I actually liked the way they looked. Or at least, didn't mind them.
 
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