Batwing Fairing Air Deflectors
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: eastern oklahoma
that's one of the first things i added to my streetglide. i remember having to tap the holes in the brass inserts for the screws though. i used the harley ones, dark smoke on my black bike look just fine, and they do give you the option of controlling the air flow to or away from you. for me, they're great for cold weather and for hot, as you have the choice of airstream control.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 283
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From: Minnesota
Being 6'4, I could care less about how these things "looked" (by the way, they look just fine). They made a huge difference (arguably the most noticeable difference compared to lowers, and the air baffle at reducing wind buffeting). Basically, it pushes the oncoming air further down (more toward your legs) so that it won't hammer you further up your torso and eventually, up to your glasses and helmet (if you wear one). I have a black bike, and went with the black deflectors which give the batwing an even more formidable look when its coming at you head-on. For $99, its a great investment toward a more comfortable ride. Very easy to install.
Assuming you're buying these for a more comfortable ride, I'd say go for it.
If you're buying these for "looks", then let your own tastes decide.
Assuming you're buying these for a more comfortable ride, I'd say go for it.
If you're buying these for "looks", then let your own tastes decide.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 469
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From: Maryland
Being 6'4, I could care less about how these things "looked" (by the way, they look just fine). They made a huge difference (arguably the most noticeable difference compared to lowers, and the air baffle at reducing wind buffeting). Basically, it pushes the oncoming air further down (more toward your legs) so that it won't hammer you further up your torso and eventually, up to your glasses and helmet (if you wear one). I have a black bike, and went with the black deflectors which give the batwing an even more formidable look when its coming at you head-on. For $99, its a great investment toward a more comfortable ride. Very easy to install.
Assuming you're buying these for a more comfortable ride, I'd say go for it.
If you're buying these for "looks", then let your own tastes decide.
Assuming you're buying these for a more comfortable ride, I'd say go for it.
If you're buying these for "looks", then let your own tastes decide.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 973
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From: illinois
between a 7 inch windshield and the freedom wings i have just about whipped the wind problem on my street glide. i still get wind but it dont feel like im getting hit by a air compressor now. the two have made a huge difference for me personaly.
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Being 6'4, I could care less about how these things "looked" (by the way, they look just fine). They made a huge difference (arguably the most noticeable difference compared to lowers, and the air baffle at reducing wind buffeting). Basically, it pushes the oncoming air further down (more toward your legs) so that it won't hammer you further up your torso and eventually, up to your glasses and helmet (if you wear one). I have a black bike, and went with the black deflectors which give the batwing an even more formidable look when its coming at you head-on. For $99, its a great investment toward a more comfortable ride. Very easy to install.
Assuming you're buying these for a more comfortable ride, I'd say go for it.
If you're buying these for "looks", then let your own tastes decide.
Assuming you're buying these for a more comfortable ride, I'd say go for it.
If you're buying these for "looks", then let your own tastes decide.
My question is more of which ones to go with. If the freedom wings are as effective as the HD version, I'll go that route and save $40 bones. I like the outside shape of the Kuryakan version and wonder if they are more effective than both the HD and FW?
Thanks again to all for the input.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 522
Likes: 27
From: Glendale, Arizona
I had kury wings on my 06 and didn't like them, But the new Harley wings are great, infinite adjustment, the kury ones you had to lift up to adjust and had, I think 4 adjustments, very hard to adjust while riding, HD is very to adjust while riding Summer or Winter. Love Mine
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Joined: Sep 2005
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I took my first ride with the HD wings (same as the Kuryakyn Dragon Wings) and overall am very happy with the amount of wind they block coming under the fairing. They have 5 positions and are pretty easy to open/close when riding. I found that they reduce the amount of wind on my legs as well as my midsection. Overall, worth it, especially for the cold.
The only negative that I found is that the vibrations at certain RPMs are making them rattle a little when in the closed position. This is making me think I may have to check my fairing brackets
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The only negative that I found is that the vibrations at certain RPMs are making them rattle a little when in the closed position. This is making me think I may have to check my fairing brackets
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