Wind Deflector Install
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Wind Deflector Install
Just received chrome wind deflectors for my '09 FLHTC - HD part #58121-85B.
I've read several posts about installing these, and in some instances they needed to be installed on the opposite side from what the directions indicate. It's also possible that I misunderstood the posts, so there's that....
So my question - is this a straightforward install, or is/are there some trick(s) I should be aware of?
TIA for any help -
Rob
I've read several posts about installing these, and in some instances they needed to be installed on the opposite side from what the directions indicate. It's also possible that I misunderstood the posts, so there's that....
So my question - is this a straightforward install, or is/are there some trick(s) I should be aware of?
TIA for any help -
Rob
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Thanks, appreciate the input - I'm probably the one who missed something. If you were going to have problems you'd likely have had them by now.
I'll give it a shot tomorrow night and see how it goes.
I'll give it a shot tomorrow night and see how it goes.
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Put some protective tape down first, or you may find your underlying chrome marked when you take them off.
To get the clearance I needed dealing with turn signals and lowers on my Ultra, I had to loosen the spot light brackets and move them slightly (their holes are elongated for adjustment), then realign the spot lights when down.
To get the clearance I needed dealing with turn signals and lowers on my Ultra, I had to loosen the spot light brackets and move them slightly (their holes are elongated for adjustment), then realign the spot lights when down.
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I don't have a Ultra, i have a Classic...mine go on in the winter and off in the spring...they take a good bit of wind off my legs...With the soft lowers they work great.
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Considering the same deflectors to stop some 'updraft' on my '09 RK. ( I can hardly see thru my beard) Looking forward to all comments.
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Put 'em on this morning, installed fine per the instructions so that settles that part.
Agree that you do have to be careful about positioning - between the spots, turns and crash bar there are several things to watch.
Rode about 100 miles this afternoon, some with a pretty fair headwind, and I think they make a big difference - FWIW I'd buy them again in a heartbeat - maybe faster.
Sorry but I didn't have time to take pics today, will do so tomorrow. I think they look great, but it's probably one of those "eye of the beholder" things.
Agree that you do have to be careful about positioning - between the spots, turns and crash bar there are several things to watch.
Rode about 100 miles this afternoon, some with a pretty fair headwind, and I think they make a big difference - FWIW I'd buy them again in a heartbeat - maybe faster.
Sorry but I didn't have time to take pics today, will do so tomorrow. I think they look great, but it's probably one of those "eye of the beholder" things.
Last edited by Elgin47; Sep 28, 2010 at 11:32 PM.