Do the "Fork baffles" work?
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Do the "Fork baffles" work?
Prior to adding the lower fairings to my Road King, that bike had the cleanest air of any touring bike I have ever owned, or even ridden. Since adding the lowers, I can feel just a touch of turbulance around my noggin. Not bothersome by any means, but it wasn't there before the lowers. I found this chrome half moon plate they sell for 25 bucks. They are all over ebay and Amazon. Its called a fork baffle. Has anyone used one of these things? Do they work? For $25 I'm willing to give it a try, but I have to believe plenty forum members have experience with them.
Please advise.
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Please advise.
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Mine's hanging on a nail in my shop if that's any indication of their effectiveness air-wise.
They're very good at removing $25 from your wallet, though.
They're very good at removing $25 from your wallet, though.
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Mine work, I use bofum.
Fangs push the air out, the lower baffle greatly reduces the air coming up and over the gas tank.
Add it on a cold day, ride before and after installing the baffle, and you will easily notice the difference.
BTW - I leave them on my 'King year round.
Fangs push the air out, the lower baffle greatly reduces the air coming up and over the gas tank.
Add it on a cold day, ride before and after installing the baffle, and you will easily notice the difference.
BTW - I leave them on my 'King year round.
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Harley makes one too, at least they used to. I think they work. Had one on my 11 RKC with the chrome fork deflectors.
Look here http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...ork-air-baffle
Look here http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...ork-air-baffle
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Harley makes one too, at least they used to. I think they work. Had one on my 11 RKC with the chrome fork deflectors.
Look here http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...ork-air-baffle
Look here http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...ork-air-baffle
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There was one on my bike when I bought it. It actually made the helmet turbulence worse for me. Bought the fangs and a Klock Werks windshield. That has improved the buffeting quite a bit.
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I installed it, made a noticeable difference on the SG in terms of buffeting. In fact, I think the bike runs a little cooler with that redirection of airflow.
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Lol, thanks for the fast replies. Conflicting input about the baffle, but everyone seems to like the fangs. I had the fangs on my FLH Shovel, and really liked them. Especially because they were a huge blast of chrome. I guess I will give the baffle a shot. I will look for a cheap used one first I guess. Then I will search for some fangs. I LOVE the lower fairings, so they are staying no matter what.
Thanks guys!
Thanks guys!