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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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21K on My 08 ultra, and adjust them all the time while riding. No problems.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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Have the freedom wings and love them.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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I've had the Freedom Wings for about two years and can give a very favorable recommendation with no negatives to report. I would buy them again over the HD product because I've heard of too many that have broken.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by pab
I checked past posts and couldn't find where anyone had asked for opinions on which is best....Freedom Wings or Harley Davidson adjustable bat wing wind deflectors. Anybody had one, and then switched to the other? Why?
It's a shame that these Freedom Wings don't come in dark smoke, like the MOCO adjustable wind deflectors and most aftermarket fairing windshields. I would have seriously considered them, along with the Plus Wings.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by frenchbiker
It's a shame that these Freedom Wings don't come in dark smoke, like the MOCO adjustable wind deflectors and most aftermarket fairing windshields. I would have seriously considered them, along with the Plus Wings.
That is the only reason I went with the Hd adjustable. Have not had them long enough to know how they are going to last but they work great.

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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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They have smoked and black in freedomwings and the black looks sharp. If my repair job ever gives I think I will try the black wings. You can always drop a layer of tint on the smoked to make them darker.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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I have the HD's and they were transplanted from my 05 to the EGC 2 years and no issues. I adjust them all the time on the fly.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 01:47 PM
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I have the non adjustable from Harley and have been there for three years no issues at all, did not find it necessary for adjustable ones..
 
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I have the adjustables from HD. They work great, and have not had any issues with them.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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I have the freedom wings and like the looks of them as well as they work great.
 
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