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badaz06

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Air deflectors under the handlebars
« on: July 01, 2012, 10:09:16 PM »
Sorry if this has already been asked, and it's probably a stupid question, but hell y'all wouldn't be the first or last to tell me that :)

The air deflectors that mount on the engine guard under the handlebars, do they serve any real purpose?  I'm about to take a SERIOUSLY hot trip from Florida to Houston and back, and just wanted to be sure.

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Re: Air deflectors under the handlebars
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2012, 10:14:58 PM »
If it's raining, it will help keep you a bit dryer...  And it reduces the wind that hits you in the face a bit.    I expect it also reduces the air flow to your motor a bit also...

I don't really see it as having any overwhelming pro's or con's...
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Re: Air deflectors under the handlebars
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2012, 10:16:53 PM »
Well the reduction of air to the motor was what I was thinking also.  When it's cold...great..when it's hot...I want as much air as possible going across that engine.


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Re: Air deflectors under the handlebars
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2012, 10:31:37 PM »
Quote from: badaz06 on July 01, 2012, 10:16:53 PM
Well the reduction of air to the motor was what I was thinking also.  When it's cold...great..when it's hot...I want as much air as possible going across that engine.


Thanks!


Just remember, that same air will hit you after it hits the engine!   :)
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Re: Air deflectors under the handlebars
« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2012, 10:36:28 PM »
i have one on my sesg3. I think it does help with wind, and makes it a more comfortable ride at  higher speeds.. Im leaving it on..  Looks to me that it deflects wind toward  the motor..  Im leaving it there :nixweiss:
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Re: Air deflectors under the handlebars
« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2012, 09:39:56 AM »
Quote from: cvostu on July 01, 2012, 10:36:28 PM
i have one on my sesg3. I think it does help with wind, and makes it a more comfortable ride at  higher speeds.. Im leaving it on..  Looks to me that it deflects wind toward  the motor..  Im leaving it there :nixweiss:
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Re: Air deflectors under the handlebars
« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2012, 10:12:40 AM »
Is there a pic of this and part #?
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Re: Air deflectors under the handlebars
« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2012, 10:32:44 AM »
Quote from: Fireguy on July 02, 2012, 10:12:40 AM
Is there a pic of this and part #?
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Re: Air deflectors under the handlebars
« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2012, 11:03:02 AM »
Quote from: Hawg on July 02, 2012, 10:32:44 AM
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Are you guys talking about the black or chrome air baffle that is between the fork?

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Re: Air deflectors under the handlebars
« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2012, 11:32:01 AM »
Quote from: geezerglide on July 02, 2012, 11:03:02 AM
Are you guys talking about the black or chrome air baffle that is between the fork?

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Thats what I'm thinking
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Re: Air deflectors under the handlebars
« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2012, 11:56:45 AM »
I don't know of any air defelctor that mounts to the engine guard.   :nixweiss:
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Re: Air deflectors under the handlebars
« Reply #11 on: July 02, 2012, 12:49:26 PM »
Mounts down under by the triple tree.  2 small 1/4" bolts hold it in place.  Theres only one place it can go.
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Re: Air deflectors under the handlebars
« Reply #12 on: July 02, 2012, 12:51:06 PM »
i think he means the lowers
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Re: Air deflectors under the handlebars
« Reply #13 on: July 02, 2012, 01:20:21 PM »
Are we talking about this???
Works for me.

Chrome Front Fork Air Baffle


Deflect the cold night wind rushing between the fork tubes of your Touring model. This stylish chrome air baffle replaces the Original Equipment black baffle on '00-earlier models. Includes chrome mounting hardware.

58520-79TC

IN-STORE PURCHASE ONLY Contact dealer for pricing and availability.


Fits '80-later FLT, FLHT, FLHX and FLHR models. Does not fit Trike models.

MSRP US $26.95
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Re: Air deflectors under the handlebars
« Reply #14 on: July 02, 2012, 02:36:06 PM »
It may be this. i have noticed that not all of the bikes come with them.


They are above the engine so I do not think it has any effect on the air going to the engine.
Just a thought

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