DK Cooling Deflector Wings
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DK Cooling Deflector Wings
Any of you with pre Rushmore Ultras or Limited's have the DK Cooling Deflector Wings installed? I have read some on them and my question is this...Do you think they do a reasonable job with the wind from coming up around the tank? And would you buy them again?
I currently have a wanted to buy add for a used set posted in the buy/sell area, however I am still not sure they are the best option for the price.
Thanks in advance for your replies!
Phil
I currently have a wanted to buy add for a used set posted in the buy/sell area, however I am still not sure they are the best option for the price.
Thanks in advance for your replies!
Phil
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I know that you are asking specifically for the pre rushmore. I have a 16 SG. I have a set and I am disappointed in them. If you would like to give it a try, IM me and we can discuss getting you mine...
Road Captain
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Interesting...
I also realize I'm talking about a Rushmore bike, but I have them on my 16 RGU and I feel like they definitely made a difference.
HOWEVER, I also installed the tank lift. I don't know if that helped with the diverted air having more room to "flee", but this is a perfect example of "Your Mileage May Vary."
I also realize I'm talking about a Rushmore bike, but I have them on my 16 RGU and I feel like they definitely made a difference.
HOWEVER, I also installed the tank lift. I don't know if that helped with the diverted air having more room to "flee", but this is a perfect example of "Your Mileage May Vary."
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You might want to check out the Baker air wings instead. DK's website says their deflectors are 50% as effective as the fork fangs for stopping the air coming up from between the fairing and tank.
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Thanks everyone. I have a air deflector under the steering head and between the forks and a 15" tall windshield now. It is much better than all the recurve shields that I have bought from LRS. (3 or 4 now to date). So, even though the buffeting is much better, this tall man still needs a slight bit more protection from the wind. So, I will give the ones that White Glide has a try.
Phil
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I have the DK wings on my '15 Ultra Classic. They made a HUGE difference on the wind coming up under the tank and rattling my head like a sunday church bell. I also have a Long Ride Shiel (sized appropriately for my height) and the kury ashtray. But wings, man.... they're great, eliminated the worst of the buffeting. For $50 they are worth a try.
PS.... they look WAY better than the fangs, and are barely noticeable.
PS.... they look WAY better than the fangs, and are barely noticeable.
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I have the fangs and they work great and i dont think they look bad and i also have the dk custom cooling wings and tank lift that i made
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I have them on my 14 SG and though they did work a little I am not too impressed with them.
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Didn't work for me .......but we all have different sources of buffeting.....different spots of wind flow that are rocking our helmets. I have lowers. Also, I have the fork fangs and think they look just fine, although I don't use them right now. I guess, when touring for 7-10 days, I'm not too worried about looks anyway. But ....I hated the looks at first ..........and no one ever even noticed them, but me. I had to point them out to friends. It's kinda like that huge scratch (or dent) your eyes find all day every day on your car/truck.........but other ppl don't even notice it because they are busy looking at how great the overall car/truck looks.
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