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#61

01-22-2016 | 10:08 PM

Freak Show

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From: Southern Arizona

so what's the big deal with the look of the fangs, they're wind blockers, big deal. not something i'd put on, but they don't look horrible.

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#62

01-22-2016 | 11:14 PM

Gommee

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Originally Posted by Freak Show

so what's the big deal with the look of the fangs, they're wind blockers, big deal. not something i'd put on, but they don't look horrible.

They are for the eye of the beholder, just another piece sticking out. Aesthetically they are not pretty, but their functionality outweighs the look.

Sitting behind the windshield stops direct wind and debris from hitting you, but wind blows up from below due to the low pressure. This can be extremely unpleasant on a long ride. The wind deflectors redirect air into that vortex and equalize the pressure.

I am having them powdered black so that they blend in and stick out less.

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#63

01-22-2016 | 11:17 PM

Freak Show

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if it works, then why the hell not. to each his own, but comfort and function is a win in my book

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#64

01-22-2016 | 11:35 PM

Gommee

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Originally Posted by Freak Show

if it works, then why the hell not. to each his own, but comfort and function is a win in my book

Check out JetFever's posts 34, 38, and 40 on this thread. Great insight and explanation of functionality. I have reread them several times.

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#65

01-23-2016 | 09:41 AM

Triple M

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Heritage................

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#66

01-23-2016 | 10:16 AM

goblue90

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From: Philly Burbs

Here are my HD fangs with memphis shades batwing fairing...

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#67

03-09-2016 | 01:26 PM

FFeric

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I been tossing around the idea of getting some fangs for my Slim. If I get then I want to get them powder coated when I send my passing lamps to get powder coated, I have a quick release windshield. Most of the pics I see the bikes have a windshield. Most of the time I ride without the windshield. My question is, how is it with the fangs without a windshield? Do you still get the same effect without the windshield? Thanks

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#68

03-09-2016 | 02:14 PM

gerardog661

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From: Bakersfield

I had the same problem until I realized they will only fit on the outside of the rubber grommets. Harley in their catalog even has it wrong. That is why there is no windshield mounted on their pictures

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Threads getting old but I had to relate this to others. Installed crash bars on my new 2016 Heritage today. Decided to install the fork wind deflectors (fangs) to see if I like the look. Took 1.5 hours to get them to clear turn signals and crash bars....pain in the neck. Go to reinstall wind shield and it will not go back on because the back of the q/r mount now hits the upper edge of the fangs and if I tilt it forward the windshield hits the fog lamps. Pi**ed me off so much I beat one flat with a hammer. (old finish carpenter) I am very skilled in accurately measuring objects, it's my job. These will H-D #57400143

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