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Old 06-09-2016 | 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Nostradamus74
I totally agree with EagleRay. In the past I was considering the Crossfire spoiler too but the fact that it hasn't vent holes/slots or a grid made me prefer the OEM one. Another HDF user drilled kinda slots on the Crossfire and the cosmetic result was really nice, probably even better than as is. See attached pic.
Voltage regulator needs to be cooled, that's not an option, is a fact and an insufficient vent could lead to an expensive damage and failure.
Once you'll have the Thunderbike spoiler you'll also have the chance to make something original, eg. some vertical slots...
The vents do look good, I agree, better than as-is... and that, or something similar should be easy enough to do. It makes sense that it should have vents, but funny that I've seen several installed without them. I wonder why Thunderbike makes them without vents??
 
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Old 06-09-2016 | 01:58 AM
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Honestly dunno the reason but if you ride in warm/hot temps vent is vital.
If I had to create slots on the Crossfire I'd make a longer, vertical center slot and two simmetrical shorter ones (one per side) with a thin grid behind to avoid debris from entering the spoiler... shouldn't look bad either...
 
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Old 06-09-2016 | 02:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Nostradamus74
If I had to create slots on the Crossfire I'd make a longer, vertical center slot and two simmetrical shorter ones (one per side) with a thin grid behind to avoid debris from entering the spoiler... shouldn't look bad either...
Ya, I like that idea!!.....might just do it that way!!!
 
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Old 06-09-2016 | 02:19 AM
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Ya, I like that idea!!.....might just do it that way!!!
Really glad you do!
Keep us posted on the final result! Really curious to see how it'll turn out!
 
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Old 06-09-2016 | 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Rocker B
The vents do look good, I agree, better than as-is... and that, or something similar should be easy enough to do. It makes sense that it should have vents, but funny that I've seen several installed without them. I wonder why Thunderbike makes them without vents??
If you go by pictures don't refer to the pics of the custom bikes on the Thunderbird website. A lot of those bikes and the parts they fitted to them are for show only....neither are all of them street legal nor practical
 
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Old 06-09-2016 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Nostradamus74
Honestly dunno the reason but if you ride in warm/hot temps vent is vital.
If I had to create slots on the Crossfire I'd make a longer, vertical center slot and two simmetrical shorter ones (one per side) with a thin grid behind to avoid debris from entering the spoiler... shouldn't look bad either...
Great idea.

Another variation might be to have the slots match the "slots" on the primary cover. A dremel or wheel might make that effect.
 
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Old 06-09-2016 | 03:03 PM
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Just installed the new headlight and housing....

BEFORE.....









AFTER.....












 

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Old 06-09-2016 | 09:07 PM
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Wow....that was fast!!! Coil covers, shipped from Merone Italy to Placerville Ca. in under 48hrs, along with a hand written thank you note!!.....They look AWESOME!!

 

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Old 06-09-2016 | 10:54 PM
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Heyyyy, I'm liking that headlight. I also like that coil cover. I've got to start saving.
 
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Old 06-09-2016 | 11:53 PM
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I have always loved the Rocker and yours is no exception. Bike looks fantastic!
 


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