Fork Air Baffle - Do you remove each summer?

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Feb 15, 2008 | 04:23 PM

#31

IowaMike

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RE: Fork Air Baffle - Do you remove each summer?

I never take mine off either, I havn't had any problems.

Feb 16, 2008 | 06:03 AM

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Olde Skool

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RE: Fork Air Baffle - Do you remove each summer?

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ORIGINAL: nvsteve

Fits between the fork legs onto the lower tree. You will have to chase the threads on the tree as they are full of paint.
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Yup...Chase the threads with a 1/4-20 tap. Was wanting to install mine yesterday before a ride and the bolts made about 1.5 turns before getting really tight. Did not have that tap so went and got one...Installed it and now I will HAVE to go on another ride today to determine if it works!

Feb 17, 2008 | 12:54 AM

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atexn4christ

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From: Glenn Heights,TX now in Vegas

RE: Fork Air Baffle - Do you remove each summer?

I ride in 110 degree "dry heat". I didn't know I had one till I saw a chrome one at H-D.

Feb 17, 2008 | 01:00 AM

#34

Bluerose

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RE: Fork Air Baffle - Do you remove each summer?

Think I'll trade my non-useable fuel door push button for one...

Feb 17, 2008 | 01:09 AM

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CSI

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RE: Fork Air Baffle - Do you remove each summer?

Year round.

By removing them from their stock bikes, HD discovered that they could get another $25 out of ya.........

Feb 17, 2008 | 06:07 AM

#36

BirchwhiteHD

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From: NH

RE: Fork Air Baffle - Do you remove each summer?

exactly CSI, isnt it odd how they removed it but.............
sell it in chrome version of the original

Feb 17, 2008 | 06:33 AM

#37

basman

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RE: Fork Air Baffle - Do you remove each summer?

anyone have pic's of one installed on a bike?

Feb 17, 2008 | 06:39 AM

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Nightrider2

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RE: Fork Air Baffle - Do you remove each summer?

MAN!! I feel soooooo good, i just put mine on yesterday, haven't ridden with it yet. Sounds like i finally did the right add on for once

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Feb 17, 2008 | 07:29 AM

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RE: Fork Air Baffle - Do you remove each summer?

In my never ending quest to reduce engine temps, I have found that the baffle actually reduces HIGHWAY engine temps by 5-10 degrees. Little or no difference at low speeds.

nogood o~`o

Feb 17, 2008 | 08:51 AM

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Jim Dawson

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From: East Alton, IL

RE: Fork Air Baffle - Do you remove each summer?

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ORIGINAL: Bluerose

Think I'll trade my non-useable fuel door push button for one...

Bev, why is the push button unuseable? I have one on my '08. I bought the one with the locking push button.

Oh, yeah, and I'm going to leave the baffle on all the time, especially this summer just to help remind me winter really is over!

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