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Old 03-21-2012 | 07:40 AM
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Jescustom Accents fork wind deflectors is what I'm using for my Ultra.
The black ones blend in great as well.
 

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Old 03-21-2012 | 08:05 AM
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I made a set of deflectors to fit under the 2 spot lights..barely see them...
I'll post a picture when I can

They work GREAT and are very discreet looking
 
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Old 03-21-2012 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by katobird
I made a set of deflectors to fit under the 2 spot lights..barely see them...
I'll post a picture when I can

They work GREAT and are very discreet looking
I'd like to see these photos, a posssible solution to my problem as well.

I've seen 50 threads on this same problem, the only solution(s) are either HD lowers (the crappiest afterthought I've ever seen) or fork deflectors (next crappiest) and neither work with my fog lights that I'm very UNWILLING to dispose of....

The air problem isn't "around" the tank, it comes straight in just below the fairing (inside of any fairing deflectors) and runs right up the riders body. It can "rock" your world.

Fairing deflectors, fork baffles, no difference and made it worse on my SG.

I'd pay a sheet metal guy some real bucks to make something that looks better than a rats ***, mounts where needed, and breaks that air up.

It can't be that hard.
 
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Old 03-22-2012 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by dynawideglider
I'd like to see these photos, a posssible solution to my problem as well.

I've seen 50 threads on this same problem, the only solution(s) are either HD lowers (the crappiest afterthought I've ever seen) or fork deflectors (next crappiest) and neither work with my fog lights that I'm very UNWILLING to dispose of....
Joining the photo call!

Interesting that the fork baffle was introduced on shovels way back in '79 and is still relevant today. My Evo came with one and I don't recall ever disturbing it!

I'd also like a solution for deflectors that lets me keep my factory fogs.
 
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Old 03-22-2012 | 10:16 AM
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I bought the wind deflectors that fit a roadglide (FLTR). part #57000063 for $34.95 a pair. The bottom part clips onto the top of your crash bar and the top clips onto front gas tank mount bolts. My bike had plastic spacers installed(safety recall). I removed the bolt from each side,lifted the tank about an inch, removed the spacers,put the bolts back in and "ta-da".They really work to break up the wind coming up at your face.As for the recall(spacers)...if I hit something hard enough to separate the tank from the bike I will be lying 50 yards from away from the fire and dead as a door ****.This is my opinion...ride safe.
 
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Old 03-22-2012 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 2010 ultra man
I bought the wind deflectors that fit a roadglide (FLTR). part #57000063 for $34.95 a pair. The bottom part clips onto the top of your crash bar and the top clips onto front gas tank mount bolts. My bike had plastic spacers installed(safety recall). I removed the bolt from each side,lifted the tank about an inch, removed the spacers,put the bolts back in and "ta-da".They really work to break up the wind coming up at your face.As for the recall(spacers)...if I hit something hard enough to separate the tank from the bike I will be lying 50 yards from away from the fire and dead as a door ****.This is my opinion...ride safe.
Roll the drums for that man! A photo would be great, for those of us who don't know RGs very well.
 
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Old 03-22-2012 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 2010 ultra man
I bought the wind deflectors that fit a roadglide (FLTR). part #57000063 for $34.95 a pair. The bottom part clips onto the top of your crash bar and the top clips onto front gas tank mount bolts. My bike had plastic spacers installed(safety recall). I removed the bolt from each side,lifted the tank about an inch, removed the spacers,put the bolts back in and "ta-da".They really work to break up the wind coming up at your face.As for the recall(spacers)...if I hit something hard enough to separate the tank from the bike I will be lying 50 yards from away from the fire and dead as a door ****.This is my opinion...ride safe.
That sounds like a good alternative, any way you could post a pick or two?
 
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Old 03-22-2012 | 11:30 AM
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That sounds like a good alternative, any way you could post a pick or two?
Almost too good to be true - those things are cheap as chips!
 
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Old 03-22-2012 | 11:53 AM
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Almost too good to be true - those things are cheap as chips!
This might be the fix all end all. I will stay tuned to see if others are using these.
 
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Old 03-22-2012 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 2010 ultra man
I bought the wind deflectors that fit a roadglide (FLTR). part #57000063 for $34.95 a pair. The bottom part clips onto the top of your crash bar and the top clips onto front gas tank mount bolts. My bike had plastic spacers installed(safety recall). I removed the bolt from each side,lifted the tank about an inch, removed the spacers,put the bolts back in and "ta-da".They really work to break up the wind coming up at your face.As for the recall(spacers)...if I hit something hard enough to separate the tank from the bike I will be lying 50 yards from away from the fire and dead as a door ****.This is my opinion...ride safe.
Would it be the same for a 2011 FLHTK? If so, I am definitely interested.
 


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