Wind deflectors
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Shaconage
From my experience, the between the fork ash tray deflector offered the most bang for the buck of any of my buffeting/wind suppression mods. Well worth the $25 and five minute install. It made a difference on my UC.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Saskatchewan
I am 6' tall and found the fork deflectors (fangs) worked best for me on my Electra Glide Classic. They probably cut the buffeting down by 95% or more. Some think they are ugly, but I though the newer curved models look good with a bit of a nostalgic look.
I started with the soft lowers and they did nothing for buffeting behind the wind shield. The soft lowers are still worth every penny and are always in my bags. They indispensable when riding in the rain and cold weather keeping the water and cold wind off my arthritic knees.
I started with the soft lowers and they did nothing for buffeting behind the wind shield. The soft lowers are still worth every penny and are always in my bags. They indispensable when riding in the rain and cold weather keeping the water and cold wind off my arthritic knees.
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 385
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From: Ontario Canada
Changed the airflow over the tank behind the 'wing big time.
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Columbia, SC
I used the fangs and soft lowers on my Heritage and loved them in the winter. Once it warmed up the lowers came off. I now have an Ultra. I put the ashtray on and it made a huge difference. I am now looking at getting fangs. If they work on the Ultra as well as the Heritage, I will be set.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: San Diego
Ride your bike at 70 mph.
Put your arm across your chest, and see if the buffeting is reduced.
If it does, that means the buffeting is caused by wind coming up from under and around your tank.
If this is the case, buy and install fork fangs. Takes 5 minutes. Should do the trick for you.
Enjoy the ride.
Put your arm across your chest, and see if the buffeting is reduced.
If it does, that means the buffeting is caused by wind coming up from under and around your tank.
If this is the case, buy and install fork fangs. Takes 5 minutes. Should do the trick for you.
Enjoy the ride.
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Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
The Soft Lowers can/will cause excessive engine temperatures if used in moderate to warm temperatures. The Air Baffle does help some ( I've got it on both my dressers ) I do have the "fangs" on my 1992 FLHTCU and they do help but they will contact the lowers on a tight turn ( never caused any damage ) I believe that there is a new design now for the fangs that clears the lowers.
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Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Greenville, NC
I didn't get a chance to get either before I left. I rode 718 miles yesterday from NC to Tampa. It was about 45 when I left, and 77 when I got here, and it wasn't as bad as I thought. I think I'm going to pick up a set of the fangs before I head back, just to see what kind if difference they'll make. I think having good riding gear makes a bigger difference.
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Cruiser
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 111
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From: El Mirage Arizona
I installed the ash tray and the fork deflectors , noticed almost all of the buffeting was gone but didnt like the look of the deflectors , I cut 5 1/2 inches off the bottom of the deflectors and powder coated black , still work as good but can hardly notice them
Art
Art
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
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