How to decrease buffeting from gas tank
#13
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.
#14
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....
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....
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.
#15
buffeting solution
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.
#16
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.
#17
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.
#18
#19
Wow
Almost too good to be true - those things are cheap as chips!
#20
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.