Wind Deflector
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 473
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From: New Braunfels TX
I have a 2012 Limited.
I have the new fork mounted deflectors and they clear the hard lowers just fine at full lock.
I have the triple t deflector. I had both installed at the same time, so I don't know which did more but I know with them both nice calm air, but a little breeze is still there. Well worth doing both.
I have the new fork mounted deflectors and they clear the hard lowers just fine at full lock.
I have the triple t deflector. I had both installed at the same time, so I don't know which did more but I know with them both nice calm air, but a little breeze is still there. Well worth doing both.
Last edited by Highwayman-AL; Aug 29, 2014 at 11:22 PM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 1,934
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From: Ontario, Canada
I have a 2012 Limited.
I have the new fork mounted deflectors and they clear the hard lowers just fine at full lock.
I have the triple t deflector. I had both installed at the same time, so I don't know which did more but I know with them both nice calm air, but a little breeze is still there. Well worth doing both.
I have the new fork mounted deflectors and they clear the hard lowers just fine at full lock.
I have the triple t deflector. I had both installed at the same time, so I don't know which did more but I know with them both nice calm air, but a little breeze is still there. Well worth doing both.
To confirm...these are the HD 57400146A deflectors correct. No bending, reshaping or anything required for them to fit with no interference?
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 545
Likes: 5
From: North West PA
I have the triple tree wind deflector and I HIGHLY recommend it. I have the adjustable side wind deflectors on my batwing fairing and the combination makes for an amazingly wind free ride. When it's hot out, I push more up toward me with the adjustable side deflectors. I leave the triple tree deflector on year round.
Last edited by brewdog; Sep 4, 2014 at 08:31 PM.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 473
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From: New Braunfels TX
Correct part number. No reshaping, plenty of room, nothing special to installing them just a screw driver. Interferes with nothing. The previous style had an actual point on them thus "fangs" and those were a bit wider but flat and I understand would collide, these are scooped shaped and clear just fine.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 285
Likes: 3
From: Parkton,MD.
Worthless. Try the 'Search' feature. there's been plenty of discussion surrounding those both positive and negative.
I've tried several times, on two different bat-wing bikes, both on and off for extended periods and I cannot discern any difference one way or the other.
I've tried several times, on two different bat-wing bikes, both on and off for extended periods and I cannot discern any difference one way or the other.
Former Sponsor
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 416
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A possible alternative wind deflector
Just want to throw this out an an option... I like the soft lowers because I like a clean look to the bike, plus I don't have to install anything and yet I still get a lower amount of wind (not to mention RAIN! if you get caught in it these will deflect it!). They're easily removable, too, so for those times when I do want some air (hot weather etc), they go into the saddlebag. Desert Dawgs are made in the USA... http://www.leadermotorcycle.com/harl...n-rain-guards/
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 910
Likes: 7
From: Shaconage
See my attached pic. I have the triple tree wind deflector and I HIGHLY recommend it. I have the adjustable side wind deflectors on my batwing fairing and the combination makes for an amazingly wind free ride. When it's hot out, I push more up toward me with the adjustable side deflectors. I leave the triple tree deflector on year round.
What's up with the gas cap in the pic?
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 545
Likes: 5
From: North West PA
Zenglide,
That's a product that I designed and submitted to the patent office.
Last edited by brewdog; Sep 4, 2014 at 08:33 PM.
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From: Pacific Northwest
Sorry, I don't get the gas cap holder thing. The tie down part I understand but I see no reason to carry a spare gas cap everywhere I go.
Or...when gassing up I simply put my gas cap on the seat since it will only be a minute or two before it's back on the bike.
Or...when gassing up I simply put my gas cap on the seat since it will only be a minute or two before it's back on the bike.
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Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 95
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From: SE Florida
I put on the fork deflectors, 08 Street Glide, 8.5" Klock Werks, stock seat and I'm 6'4.
They do help, but I'm still getting some turbulence with my full face that's bothersome (big difference between just wind and that buffeting). I have the batwing fairings I'll be putting on this weekend to try that combo, hopefully that will reduce it enough to not give a headache.
With my half helmet the buffeting it's nearly as noticeable, but for whatever reason the full is definitely an issue (but just fine if I just rise up into the full wind above windshield).
I did notice a significant heat increase after the fangs, will also be interested to see what the fairings add to the equation.
Sean
They do help, but I'm still getting some turbulence with my full face that's bothersome (big difference between just wind and that buffeting). I have the batwing fairings I'll be putting on this weekend to try that combo, hopefully that will reduce it enough to not give a headache.
With my half helmet the buffeting it's nearly as noticeable, but for whatever reason the full is definitely an issue (but just fine if I just rise up into the full wind above windshield).
I did notice a significant heat increase after the fangs, will also be interested to see what the fairings add to the equation.
Sean