Just installed fork deflectors
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From: Eastern NC
Just installed fork deflectors
From what I've read on here, fork deflectors seemed to be the best way to cure the turbulence behind the batwing. I had these HD gift cards burning a hole in my pocket so I went to the dealer and got a set, installed them in the parking lot and went for a ride. I noticed a significant decrease in wind directly up my torso and into my face. It calmed the updraft enough for me to tell my windshield might not be tall enough? My wife noticed her pant legs blowing up her legs more as well. There is definitely a change in the look of my front end that will take some getting used to but I don't think it's too bad with the chrome lowers. Especially considering the benefits
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From: canfield,ohio
during the winter they were great ,but during summer months when the temp got up in the 80,s and 90,s and riding around town the engine would heat up cause they moved the air away from the motor . I believe it says in the directions ,avoid using on hot days but the guy that I sold my bike to said he never had a problem with them
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From: San Quirino, Italy
I have never heard of the fork deflectors causing any heat issues. I have ridden a ton of miles with them in the Biloxi heat and never had an issue...same goes for the other ten guys I know that run them. Strange...
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Tourer
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From: canfield,ohio
like I said the guy that bought my bike has never had a problem with them on and he has never taken them off. could have been my driving style, I way I drive it in the city . I never had a problem on trips
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From: Newcastle, OK
I think I read on another thread that a tank lift will cure the turbulence problem and get more air across the head fins. Plus, from the pics I`ve seen the bike looks better with more of the head surface exposed.