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Old 03-01-2017 | 07:51 PM
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ALWAYS open, never closed.
 
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Old 03-01-2017 | 08:17 PM
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2015 CVO Road Glide Ultra, 44K miles, never closed the vents except once to test.

2017 CVO Street glide, 10K miles, closed once to test.
 
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Old 03-01-2017 | 08:34 PM
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I always keep mind open but I flip it closed every once in a while just to keep it working good. I wonder if the type and style of windshield have a bearing on how well it works both open or closed......
 
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Old 03-02-2017 | 10:12 AM
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I keep the Vent Open almost 100% of the time. Open or Closed I really can't tell any difference.
 
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Old 03-02-2017 | 10:18 AM
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Every so often i close it to see if i can tell a difference. I think at 70 mph on the interstate i noticed a slight difference.

Haven't ridden in the rain, so i don't know what effect that would have, if any.
 
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Old 03-02-2017 | 10:05 PM
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I always keep it open because there is way less buffeting. I have closed it and found out that if I duck a little the buffeting goes away. A persons height probably is a major factor on how the vent performs open or closed.
 
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Old 03-03-2017 | 09:44 AM
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Have only closed it in heavy rain.
 
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Old 03-03-2017 | 06:28 PM
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Old 03-03-2017 | 06:50 PM
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I leave the side ones open. In rain I close the top one.
 
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Old 03-04-2017 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Grouser62
While riding in some light rain in Arizona today it occurred to me I only remember to close the fairing vent when it is too late, i.e. the gauges are already wet. Is there any other reason one would close the vent? I can't feel any difference in wind whether it is open or closed.
I can't feel any difference either. If anything, I get more wind on me now than I did on my 07 Ultra Classic.
 
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