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Old Nov 12, 2019 | 08:27 PM
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nice but no adjustable vents on the fairing anymore. ..stuff some styrofoam in there if it rains? other than that not a bad ride.
 
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In over 2 years I’ve never closed my vents, even in rain.
 
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It hasn’t bothered me at all either. Ride in rain you’re gonna get wet.
I also wear a full face helmet and have good rain gear.
 
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Originally Posted by Fullbore55
In over 2 years I’ve never closed my vents, even in rain.
I also have never closed my vents, in rain or cold since late 2014 when I purchased my 2015 RGS.
The calm air behind the wind screen overrides some water or cold air coming through.
 
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Ride in the rain!!? People actually DO that?!


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What is the purpose of the vent? I'm pretty sure they told me it was a bug deflector. But I wasn't paying much attention cause I just wanted him to get out of the way so I could ride my new bike.
 
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My top vent never gets closed because I don’t feel much of a difference but the side vents get closed in cold weather or really windy days and diffidently notice a difference.
 
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Hi All,
I'm more comfortable with all my vents closed on my 15 RGS. I've had bee's fly thru and hit me in the face. I have some side vent screens that I will install when I have the fairing opened for service when that happens. 46k on the clock and its never been cracked.. knock wood.....goldie
 
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