Fork mounted wind deflectors
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From: Texas
Fork mounted wind deflectors
I recently went from an Ultra to a Heritage and there is a big difference in wind turbulence, especially at highway speeds. Has anyone installed the newer model wind deflector #57400143, and if so, does it help? I had an older version on a Road King years ago, and it didn't help as far as I could tell, and ended up taking it off.
I realize that the wind is going to affect you more on a softail, but I can't even put my legs out on my highway pegs without them being blown off. Thanks in advance for your response.
I realize that the wind is going to affect you more on a softail, but I can't even put my legs out on my highway pegs without them being blown off. Thanks in advance for your response.
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Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Missouri City,TX
I installed 'em and I really couldn't feel any difference/improvement other than more engine heat on my legs so I took 'em off...I might use 'em for cold weather riding.
I don't have an issue with bad wind buffeting so I'm ok riding without them.
Other folks said they made a big improvement on their rides...
I don't have an issue with bad wind buffeting so I'm ok riding without them.
Other folks said they made a big improvement on their rides...
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Toronto, Ontario
Yep shields on Softails are notorious for buffeting that comes from under the wind shield, a very known phenomena , on my FX I had an 'ugly contraption' thread for a temp solution that proved to be very effective, I am going to clean it up during the winter.
Many has reported that the lowers fixed it.
Also some reported the use of KlockWerks flared shields had a good effect although I can not imagine how.
This is my contraption thread to imitate the lowers with my FX QD.
Many has reported that the lowers fixed it.
Also some reported the use of KlockWerks flared shields had a good effect although I can not imagine how.
This is my contraption thread to imitate the lowers with my FX QD.
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