Mid Frame Heat Deflectors

[Jack Klarich]

Took mine off today

On a 55 mile ride my Engine Temp dropped 10*

I am going to leave them off, the air temp today was 85* with high humidity and rain

If I can keep my ET under 289* all the time I will be happy, I am keeping the Mighty Mites running along with the D K Customs Cooling air Deflectors:clapping:

 

[Old Road Dog]

Always thought they were a stupid idea.Motor runs hot enough as it is.Stupid E.P.A.Stupid bureaucrats. I hate bureaucrats. Especially D.O.T. bureaucrats. I hate those little bags of peanuts the airline gives to you.The bag never tears open right.Dam peanuts go flyin everywhere.Down the low cut blouse of the pretty young thing sitting next to you snoozing.You know you want to reach down there and get that peanut.Nothing sexual,I just want my stray peanut back.Its my peanut stuck between her big boobs.Mine I say.

 

[Sunman]

I was going to reply to this thread but then after the last post I thought......no, maybe not. Not sure what that was about.

Sunman

 

[52edub]

I pulled my fairing lowers off three weekends ago as we finally have consistent warm weather here in Virginia. I have the mid frame deflectors and have debated whether to keep them on or not. My Freewheeler has Luv Jugs, DK front tank lift and DK deflectors as warm weather here in Virginia is hot. The mid frame deflectors were put on when I first got the trike so maybe they should come off.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Yup, seems the hot air is trapped @ the rear cylinder

The Mighty Mites seem to push the air better now

 

[Jack Klarich]

That number aint too bad, but I bet ya the Mighty Mites can bring it down some more

Kevin and a HD tech friend of mine agree Harleys slow down if not stop making usable power during tuning @ 245-250* That said IMO why take chances @ blowing seals and wasting your engine

( I always say stick your head in an oven Is it hot in there )

 

[Freewheeling Ron]

Stock or Option?

Are the mid frame heat deflectors a stock item Harley puts on at the factory or an optional item. I've never noticed them on my 2015.

 

[52edub]

Accessory item.

https://www.harley-davidson.com/store/mid-frame-air-deflectors

 

[rhino 2]

Are the mid frame heat deflectors a stock item Harley puts on at the factory or an optional item. I've never noticed them on my 2015.

They came standard on my 11 and 17 Tri-Glide..

 

[ultrafxr]

Been standard on the touring models for several years.

 

[1dn5up]

DK’s Kevin has been playing with the removal of one deflector so the air comes in and goes out. With both it will trap air turbulence at the rear cylinder. Common sence help :clapping:

 

[Freewheeling Ron]

So I need to check where mine are if a Freewheeler has them. Anybody got a picture or a description of what they look like, where they are? Does the tank have to come off to see/remove them?

 

[Freewheeling Ron]

Thanks Fuzzy

 

[Freewheeling Ron]

Checked mine and it doesn't have them, 2015 model.

 

[rhino 2]

Checked mine and it doesn't have them, 2015 model.

Ron, The Freewheelers don't come with the mid frame deflectors.....They are an after purchase aid on+$$........:Shrug:

 

[1dn5up]

No need to buy , if every Tri owner removes one , that will supply all Free owners with out one

 

[LadyonaMission]

I was going to reply to this thread but then after the last post I thought......no, maybe not. Not sure what that was about.

Sunman

Maybe you should, I am always interested in what a man with a Freewheeler living in Texas has to say.:wave4:

 

[rhino 2]

I was going to reply to this thread but then after the last post I thought......no, maybe not. Not sure what that was about.

Sunman

Its about if you have them, Then You don't want them, And if you don't have them then you want them.......:xzqxz:......

 

[Sunman]

Maybe you should, I am always interested in what a man with a Freewheeler living in Texas has to say.:wave4:

No, in this case I think silence is golden.:laugh: Sunman