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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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I just wanted to say that i saw everyone complaining about airdeflectors the other day sayin they get to much air and that thier helmet buffets in the wind all I have to say is if you want less air buy a cage remember its a motorcycle
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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Yeah - an' yer point is? Air Management is what most of 'em are after - an' that's not a bad thang in mah book. Ah've ridden long - an' far - enough that ah've learned ta minimize certain aspects.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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Thank you for your suggestion.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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Helmet? I dont need no stinkin helmet. As far as less air... the point is to control the air for a more pleasurable TOURING experience.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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The chrome fork wind deflectors have really helped my ride since installing them last week. And, I've got a set of Dragon Wings coming in this week to get the final bit of tweaking done. At least now my helmet doesn't want to remove itself from my punkin head.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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Most molks that have those Freedom wings love them, including me. The only deflector that some people don't seem to like is that one that mounts under the forks.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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Uh, Thanks Vindyl, you're a lifesaver! Anyone wanna buy an 08 bagger? I'll need the money for a new car I guess.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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Dunno, Paniolo, the fork wind deflectors made a huge difference on my ride. Looking forward to getting the wings, too. Figure that's about all a fella can do to manage airflow, as Texas says.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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Will those fork mounted wind deflectors work on an Ultra? I have heard somewhere, that at full lock they hit the lowers? I know on my RK, they just barely touched the engine guard a full lock.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 09:31 PM
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Nope - won't work. They hit the lowers. Wish someone would take a set an' modify 'em - wouldn't take a whole lot ta make 'em fit.
 
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