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Old Oct 27, 2025 | 02:01 AM
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Question Wind over the gas tank

Another question. Back years ago, around 2007, Harley used to have an air dam that mounted between the fork tubes, on the lower tree. That thing really helped the wind from coming over the gas tank and blasting me in the chest. Does anyone make one for a 2021 Freewheeler? Even something that I may need to "adjust" would be ok as I'm a retired machinist, ain't afraid to modify stuff.
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Old Oct 27, 2025 | 04:48 AM
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Something like this? https://www.glideairdeflectorsystem....e-models-2013/
Or this from DK https://www.dkcustomproducts.com/coo...dk-cdw-trg.htm
 

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Old Oct 27, 2025 | 08:33 AM
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JES FANGS Is what you’re looking for. GADS has some interesting products
 

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In addition to their cooling benefits a reduction in buffeting is another reason the Cooling Deflector Wings are a little thing that makes a big difference.

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Old Oct 27, 2025 | 11:52 PM
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Some good recommendations, I'll check them all out. Thank you everyone.
 
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Here's what I thing you're looking for.
They came standard on earlier model touring bikes and I'm pretty sure one came on my '00 Ultra Classic.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1704938...yABEgLVAfD_BwE

When I got my '13 CVO Ultra it did NOT come with one but front forks had pre-drilled holes so I bought one and added it to that bike along with a set/pair of chrome fork wind deflectors (fangs).

May just be my imagination but I believe the wind deflection on the '00 UC was much better than that of my '13 CVO or my current '18 Tri-Glide which was probably done by design to divert more cool air towards the engine.
 
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Originally Posted by 2AMGuy
Here's what I thing you're looking for.
They came standard on earlier model touring bikes and I'm pretty sure one came on my '00 Ultra Classic.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1704938281/wind-deflector-front-fork-air-baffle?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium= cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_ps-b-accessories&utm_custom1=_k_EAIaIQobChMIvpPfia_GkAM VFUP_AR15xjMSEAQYAyABEgLVAfD_BwE_k_&utm_content=go _21791665419_169566844998_716586687738_aud-2079782229334la-294930372950_c__1704938281_12768591&utm_custom2=21 791665419&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21791665419& gbraid=0AAAAADtcfRJIN_6PBL9Nco8nc1yqXBBOu&gclid=EA IaIQobChMIvpPfia_GkAMVFUP_AR15xjMSEAQYAyABEgLVAfD_ BwE

When I got my '13 CVO Ultra it did NOT come with one but front forks had pre-drilled holes so I bought one and added it to that bike along with a set/pair of chrome fork wind deflectors (fangs).

May just be my imagination but I believe the wind deflection on the '00 UC was much better than that of my '13 CVO or my current '18 Tri-Glide which was probably done by design to divert more cool air towards the engine.
Yes Sir, this is exactly what I was looking for. Don't know if it will fit, directly, but I'm not afraid to modify things. I think this along with some of the other "wing shields" should get rid of the wind coming over the tank completely.
Thank you.
 
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I bought the GADS wing for Freewheelers. Between the it and the DK wings I’m getting a pretty good ride. I modified the DK to take off the point. Looks better.
 
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Originally Posted by ChopperBill
I bought the GADS wing for Freewheelers. Between the it and the DK wings I’m getting a pretty good ride. I modified the DK to take off the point. Looks better.
Thank you sir. I may end up with several different pieces like yourself. Depends, I guess, on how they interact with the windshield.
 
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