wind deflectors question
With a tank lift in the 75% range.
The fangs will always reduce the buffeting the most. Problem is they increase heat.
We created the CDW's to reduce heat and buffeting.
btw, There is a second style of CDW's that is a little more visually pleasing on bikes with no lower fairings.
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On my 2006 RKC I keep the triple tree deflector on full time. I use the chrome fangs in cold weather only. I used to leave them on for moderate weather until I installed my LRS. The first ride at about 80 degrees with the fangs and the LRS installed, the engine heat cooked me as it was pulled more vertically... Great for cold weather! but with the change in air flow by the LRS, keep that in mind.
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On my 2006 RKC I keep the triple tree deflector on full time. I use the chrome fangs in cold weather only. I used to leave them on for moderate weather until I installed my LRS. The first ride at about 80 degrees with the fangs and the LRS installed, the engine heat cooked me as it was pulled more vertically... Great for cold weather! but with the change in air flow by the LRS, keep that in mind.
I'm trying to decide now which windscreen to go with as well.
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I put the new style rounded HD fangs on my bike a few years ago; solely because I liked the way they looked. They don't seem to do gatz for wind buffetting, but I haven't tried 'em with the windsheild yet, which is where I hear they excel. In the 7 years I have owned my bike, I have only used the windsheild a few times; all before the fangs.
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On my 2006 RKC I keep the triple tree deflector on full time. I use the chrome fangs in cold weather only. I used to leave them on for moderate weather until I installed my LRS. The first ride at about 80 degrees with the fangs and the LRS installed, the engine heat cooked me as it was pulled more vertically... Great for cold weather! but with the change in air flow by the LRS, keep that in mind.
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I had the HD fangs on my 2012 Road King, Loved them. Then I lowered the front 1" Fangs no longer fit, I wish they made a set for lowered bikes. I had a DK 2" Tank lift liked it, but 2" decreased my fuel capacity, I might try a 1" next time with their wings. I've had great service from them.
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I installed the Cooling Deflector Wings on my bike Friday night, went on a 300+ mile ride on Saturday. I could tell a difference, especially when the vent wings on the fairing were closed. I don't think they would work so good on a bike without lowers unless they were redesigned. I have a Memphis Shades recurve windscreen, and the triple tree air deflector on the bike.