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Nov 27, 2020 | 07:09 PM

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blap

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You might want to shop around, there are a couple different makers of them and some alternate solutions, DK customs Kuryakyn….

Read this. .https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...nd-lowers.html

Last edited by blap; Nov 27, 2020 at 07:12 PM.

Nov 27, 2020 | 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by handirifle

Ok next question, what are they REALLY called. Tried looking them up on HD website, and nothing in windshields and deflectors, did search for fork deflectors, nothing. Also looked up fork fangs, for kicks and grins, same result.

From Harley, there’s these...

https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/e...tor/p/57400143

and these.

https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/e...rs/p/57400146A

Be sure to check fitment. I don’t know that they make them to fit all their bikes. I ordered wrong the first time. But easy install.

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Nov 27, 2020 | 07:20 PM

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gonemad

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I also have the Kurakyn deflector that mounts on the bottom of the triple tree you can see in the pic above. It looks like a 1/3 of a chrome pie plate. Gets rave reviews on their site, but I installed it first and saw little preceivable difference. The HD deflectors (fangs) however made a very big difference.

Nov 27, 2020 | 07:21 PM

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PA1195

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They are called Fork-Mount Wind Deflectors for the Touring line: P/N 57400146A

Pre-18 Softails use P/N 57400143 They will fit the 2018+ M-18 Softails if the lower hole is drilled further apart from the original top hole.

I've used them on several HD's and they work as advertised.

Nov 27, 2020 | 07:24 PM

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Red

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Originally Posted by handirifle

Thanks. Well that question is answered. Does not fit with lower fairings. I take mine off in summer, but that leaves a few months of getting beat up. Its not as bad as it was, so I guess I live with it.

They'll fit fine with lowers. You'll need to cut them to fit around your signals. Few dozen previous threads will explain how!

I'd give you a set cheap if you were local. Too hot to use with lowers down here.

..... Deflectors spoken for. Will be picked up next week .....

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Nov 27, 2020 | 07:24 PM

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I put on this companies fangs about 6 years ago......wont take them off........I dont even see them anymore and never any buffeting or handling problems.....AND they fit my year with the lowers ON.
https://www.jescustomaccents.com/201...ectors_c48.htm

Nov 27, 2020 | 07:24 PM

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handirifle

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Originally Posted by gonemad

Neither one fits my Ultra.

Nov 27, 2020 | 07:28 PM

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handirifle

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They'll fit fine with lowers. You'll need to cut them to fit around your signals. Few dozen threads previous will explain how!

Based on what? The HD website says does not fit my bike. I assume they will contact the lowers in a lock to lock turn. Oops, I needed to read your full post. OK will have a look at their work around.

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Nov 27, 2020 | 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by handirifle

Based on what? The HD website says does not fit my bike. I assume they will contact the lowers in a lock to lock turn. Oops, I needed to read your full post. OK will have a look at their work around.

Guys are trying to help you out here, be nice.

Nov 27, 2020 | 07:42 PM

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Red

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Originally Posted by handirifle

Based on what? The HD website says does not fit my bike. I assume they will contact the lowers in a lock to lock turn. Oops, I needed to read your full post. OK will have a look at their work around.

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