Wind buffing!!
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From: Brockport, NY
For the chrome front fork baffle, I'm going to see if 2 HD dealers by me have them in stock today...If they do, I'm buying one since $24.95 plus tax doesn't hurt to try it out and see what happens.
Wind buffing sucks,
Thorey
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From: Nevada
Yup, needed to be cleaned.
Road Master
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From: State College, PA
Mine fit fine
Did not have to tape holes on my 2006 FLHX, no problems.
WillieC
WillieC
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
I'm amazed what I learned from buying a cheap simple little part.
Beary
Last edited by beary; Apr 30, 2009 at 03:10 PM.
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From: Jackson, Michigan
Hey - I sped down to the dealer and picked up a chrome one for myself today. Installed it with no issue. I did have to tap one of the two holes. The untapped one was a little tight but I left it alone.
Been raining forever here and I don't think I'll get out for a few more.
Looks good - more chrome is always nice. As a side note my dealer would have had to order the black one as well.
Been raining forever here and I don't think I'll get out for a few more.
Looks good - more chrome is always nice. As a side note my dealer would have had to order the black one as well.
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Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Brockport, NY
Hey - I sped down to the dealer and picked up a chrome one for myself today. Installed it with no issue. I did have to tap one of the two holes. The untapped one was a little tight but I left it alone.
Been raining forever here and I don't think I'll get out for a few more.
Looks good - more chrome is always nice. As a side note my dealer would have had to order the black one as well.
Been raining forever here and I don't think I'll get out for a few more.
Looks good - more chrome is always nice. As a side note my dealer would have had to order the black one as well.
Chrome's nice,
Thorey
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Jackson, Ohio
I sure am glad I opened this thread.
I had used the same windshield from '99 on for all my dressers and then when I went from an '01 EG to a '07 Ultra, I could not figure out why I had all this buffeting. I tried three different windshields, taking the lowers off and on, then I bought the "flare" which finally provided a little (a lot actually) relief.
I should have at least one of those black fork baffles in a box somewhere, I have changed more than one out for chrome over the years.
I had used the same windshield from '99 on for all my dressers and then when I went from an '01 EG to a '07 Ultra, I could not figure out why I had all this buffeting. I tried three different windshields, taking the lowers off and on, then I bought the "flare" which finally provided a little (a lot actually) relief.
I should have at least one of those black fork baffles in a box somewhere, I have changed more than one out for chrome over the years.
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Billy G
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From: Jackson, Michigan
OK - tried this thing out today. Just as a reference I have the Klockwerks windsheild (original size) and I did notice a big reduction of air up in my chest and face. I put my hand down by the side of the tank and could feel the air streaming past along the sides of the tank. It kinda hits you in the legs.
I'd say I'm pleased with the results; might be one of the best '$$ to results' value for rider comfort out there!
I'd say I'm pleased with the results; might be one of the best '$$ to results' value for rider comfort out there!
Last edited by street_glider; May 2, 2009 at 08:02 AM.