Deflector Wings

[jc1300]

I'd never been bothered by the buffeting coming over the tank ~ But now that I've moved to a Helmet state, it really is aggravating. So tell me the DK Deflectors are just the fix......Give me the thumbs up story and I'm in!

Thanks - jc

 

[Fearless]

I have them and will not give them up

Now I lifted my tank 2" and put the first generation of air deflectors on, I tweaked mine because of the dragon fly adjustable wings on Old Shiney. It seems they really work for me between the air deflectors and tank lift.If I still smoked I believe I would be able to, going down the road. I'm sure the LRS flat top windshield also plays a part of air management, but still the air deflectors also push more air on the Motor and that is a good thing. Good luck in whatever you decide.:good: travel safely Fred

 

[jc1300]

Thanks Fearless.....Do you feel the Tank lift helped the buffeting? I've thought about the tank lift, both front and back, but not sure how it effects the gas pickup......I think if I did the lift, both would be best, and I assume it's just a matter of bolt removal etc. jc

 

[njtrike]

I put the DK deflector on years ago to kill the buffeting coming over the tank in the cold weather. I take the plexiglass part off in the summer and leave the metal mounting bracket on. I would give the effectiveness a A+. My trike is a 2010.

 

[Fearless]

Thanks Fearless.....Do you feel the Tank lift helped the buffeting? I've thought about the tank lift, both front and back, but not sure how it effects the gas pickup......I think if I did the lift, both would be best, and I assume it's just a matter of bolt removal etc. jc

I get no bugs on my fuel tank if that tells you anything all go on deflectors and lowers the tank lift also helps increase air flow on motor do both lift and air deflectors. Run your tank low on fuel easier to maneuver (lighter less gas) simple remove seat and loosen back anchor bolts remove front tank bolts really loosen rear ones get the deluxe lift with spacers for rear. don't take them all out at one time one end or the other hard to control fuel tank by yourself. I used pine wood wedge to hold up tank, I was working by myself. Really easy little tight quarters on front but doable with common tools. Be safe Fred

 

[Freewheeling Ron]

I just put these and a 1.5 inch front and .5 inch rear tank lift on my Freewheeler this evening and I think I read where you have to have a tank lift for these to fit.

 

[Fearless]

I just put these and a 1.5 inch front and .5 inch rear tank lift on my Freewheeler this evening and I think I read where you have to have a tank lift for these to fit.

You will love the difference in the air over the tank. DK Customs could answer the question about the lift and Air deflectors I lifted mine two years before the air deflectors were available. :drinks:ride safe Fred

 

[Recall]

I installed the deflectors and noticed a big difference/reduction in buffeting. I too have the deluxe tank lift, but it was installed about two years ago. I believe that even without the lift you will notice decreased buffeting. I think the tank lift with the deflectors wings will give better results and as stated help with cooling.

 

[427dave]

Now I lifted my tank 2" and put the first generation of air deflectors on, I tweaked mine because of the dragon fly adjustable wings on Old Shiney. It seems they really work for me between the air deflectors and tank lift.If I still smoked I believe I would be able to, going down the road. I'm sure the LRS flat top windshield also plays a part of air management, but still the air deflectors also push more air on the Motor and that is a good thing. Good luck in whatever you decide.:good: travel safely Fred

Wish I had seen these pictures before I installed my deflectors, then I would not have mounted them on the wrong side and had to take them off and swap sides

 

[Gdaddypaul]

Baker Air Wings

I'd never been bothered by the buffeting coming over the tank ~ But now that I've moved to a Helmet state, it really is aggravating. So tell me the DK Deflectors are just the fix......Give me the thumbs up story and I'm in!

Thanks - jc

Had Baker Airwings for a long time.... Love 'em!

 

[DK Custom Products]

Thanks Fearless.....Do you feel the Tank lift helped the buffeting? I've thought about the tank lift, both front and back, but not sure how it effects the gas pickup......I think if I did the lift, both would be best, and I assume it's just a matter of bolt removal etc. jc

The Cooling Deflector Wings at this LINK, have a drop down menu choice, letting you choose which CDW you want...a pair for a Trike with a Tank Lift or a pair for a Trke without Tank Lift.

Tank Lifts with the Deluxe Option do NOT impact the amount of usable fuel (fuel pickup). Below is a photo of me filling up on a TG with a 1.5" Tank Lift and a Deluxe option, as you can see, the entire 6 gallons is available.

Tank Lifts reduce buffeting (and provide many other benefits), CDW's reduce buffeting (and provide better cooling).

The two combined provide the most reduction in buffeting, And the most cooling of the engine.

Kevin

 

[jc1300]

The Cooling Deflector Wings at this LINK, have a drop down menu choice, letting you choose which CDW you want...a pair for a Trike with a Tank Lift or a pair for a Trke without Tank Lift.

Tank Lifts with the Deluxe Option do NOT impact the amount of usable fuel (fuel pickup). Below is a photo of me filling up on a TG with a 1.5" Tank Lift and a Deluxe option, as you can see, the entire 6 gallons is available.

Tank Lifts reduce buffeting (and provide many other benefits), CDW's reduce buffeting (and provide better cooling).

The two combined provide the most reduction in buffeting, And the most cooling of the engine.

Kevin

Ok Kevin, I'm sold - I'll call you Monday and put an order together - Thanks all for the input - jc

 

[Fearless]

Ok Kevin, I'm sold - I'll call you Monday and put an order together - Thanks all for the input - jc

Believe me you will really l like the results. I do. :goodjob: Ride safe Fred

 

[graygoat]

Add me to the positive side! I did the 1.5" front tank lift and the deflectors at the same time. More wind down to the engine and less on me for sure.

My recently installed LRS Flat top windshield made for even less helmet buffing.

 

[jc1300]

The Cooling Deflector Wings at this LINK, have a drop down menu choice, letting you choose which CDW you want...a pair for a Trike with a Tank Lift or a pair for a Trke without Tank Lift.

Tank Lifts with the Deluxe Option do NOT impact the amount of usable fuel (fuel pickup). Below is a photo of me filling up on a TG with a 1.5" Tank Lift and a Deluxe option, as you can see, the entire 6 gallons is available.

Tank Lifts reduce buffeting (and provide many other benefits), CDW's reduce buffeting (and provide better cooling).

The two combined provide the most reduction in buffeting, And the most cooling of the engine.

Kevin

Sorry for the Delay Kevin ~ I did order the entire program {lol} this morning over the phone. Dwayne was very helpful and made the process smooth as silk. I'll let you know how it works out for me and the wife. Probably get tank lift and the deflectors on this weekend.

Thanks for the help DK!

jc

 

[DK Custom Products]

Sorry for the Delay Kevin ~ I did order the entire program {lol} this morning over the phone. Dwayne was very helpful and made the process smooth as silk. I'll let you know how it works out for me and the wife. Probably get tank lift and the deflectors on this weekend.

Thanks for the help DK!

jc

Good to hear about Dwayne...he is good people, and an important part of the DK Team.

Appreciate your business, and I hope you enjoy the parts on your Trike as much as I do on mine.

Kevin

 

[Jack Klarich]

I have to say WOW Thanks DK, What a change and Peace of mind

 

[jc1300]

Oh well....the best laid plans

Important Fitment Note: "Bikes with Batwings generally need to have the handlebars pushed pretty close to the fairing to acccomodate the tank lift"

Stated pretty clearly on back page.....but ya don't know until you go thru the entire install to prove that statement correct. How are you guys making this work on the trike. I know I put taller bars on and pulled them to me to not have to bend over to turn.....disappointing....

 

[Fearless]

Important Fitment Note: "Bikes with Batwings generally need to have the handlebars pushed pretty close to the fairing to acccomodate the tank lift"

Stated pretty clearly on back page.....but ya don't know until you go thru the entire install to prove that statement correct. How are you guys making this work on the trike. I know I put taller bars on and pulled them to me to not have to bend over to turn.....disappointing....

JC I'm not sure which bars you changed to but my 2+2 wide sweepers I have no clearance problems. I chose them in part for the convex shape everything works just fine. 2" lift no problem and I could bring them back a little if needed. I really wanted bagger bars or 14" apes but the way they were made I didn't think they would work being either concave or straight coming off riser. :Shrug: ride safely Fred

 

[DK Custom Products]

Important Fitment Note: "Bikes with Batwings generally need to have the handlebars pushed pretty close to the fairing to acccomodate the tank lift"

Stated pretty clearly on back page.....but ya don't know until you go thru the entire install to prove that statement correct. How are you guys making this work on the trike. I know I put taller bars on and pulled them to me to not have to bend over to turn.....disappointing....

Yeah, that is a bummer about the clearance with your handlebars. The Tank Lift brings a lot of benefits, but sometimes it conflicts with certain handlebar adjustments. You can trade your CDW's to the version with no tank lift if you'd like. Just contact the shop on Monday.

We get asked every day if xyz bike with abc handlebars will work with a tank lift. Unfortunately there is just no way for us to know, which is why we recommend, in the product description on the website, to check for clearance before ordering.

[FONT=&quot]IMPORTANT FITMENT NOTE:

Please make sure this mod does not interfere with any other mods that have been done to your bike - like custom trees, handlebars, etc. You don't want to end up with a dented tank!

We are NOT responsible for any damage done to your bike because of the kit.[/FONT]

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It is easy to check for clearance:

1. With bike on kickstand, take the bolt out of the front of your tank.

2. Loosen (do not remove) the bolt at the rear of your tank.

3. Turn your handlebars all the way to the left and raise the tank up your desired lift height to check for clearance issues.

4. Turn your handlebars all the way to the right and raise the tank up your desired lift height to check for clearance issues.[/FONT]

Be careful when lifting your tank, you do not want to hit against something (forks, handlebars, trees, blinkers, etc.) when checking for clearance.

 

[jc1300]

"Yeah, that is a bummer about the clearance with your handlebars. The Tank Lift brings a lot of benefits, but sometimes it conflicts with certain handlebar adjustments. You can trade your CDW's to the version with no tank lift if you'd like. Just contact the shop on Monday."







Kevin, not even a little problem! I'm a big boy and knew I was taking a chance when I ordered. Just disappointed, not because of the issue, but I liked the idea enough to take the chance. I'm still not done trying. I don't want to move the bars forward as they are where I like them now. They just barely hit - So I may try taking up a bit of the slack to move the tank back just a bit. I might even just pad the bars and live with the slightly diminished turn radius. The only time you hit the stops is parking lot maneuvering anyway. Or maybe lean back - Put my feet on the bars and push! I am not going to take that damn fairing off anymore! lol

 

[Fearless]

"Yeah, that is a bummer about the clearance with your handlebars. The Tank Lift brings a lot of benefits, but sometimes it conflicts with certain handlebar adjustments. You can trade your CDW's to the version with no tank lift if you'd like. Just contact the shop on Monday."







Kevin, not even a little problem! I'm a big boy and knew I was taking a chance when I ordered. Just disappointed, not because of the issue, but I liked the idea enough to take the chance. I'm still not done trying. I don't want to move the bars forward as they are where I like them now. They just barely hit - So I may try taking up a bit of the slack to move the tank back just a bit. I might even just pad the bars and live with the slightly diminished turn radius. The only time you hit the stops is parking lot maneuvering anyway. Or maybe lean back - Put my feet on the bars and push! I am not going to take that damn fairing off anymore! lol

Shifting the tank back will give more room to work with that was an issue I had to closely watch installing the handlebars hang in there. Fred

 

[DK Custom Products]

"Yeah, that is a bummer about the clearance with your handlebars. The Tank Lift brings a lot of benefits, but sometimes it conflicts with certain handlebar adjustments. You can trade your CDW's to the version with no tank lift if you'd like. Just contact the shop on Monday."







Kevin, not even a little problem! I'm a big boy and knew I was taking a chance when I ordered. Just disappointed, not because of the issue, but I liked the idea enough to take the chance. I'm still not done trying. I don't want to move the bars forward as they are where I like them now. They just barely hit - So I may try taking up a bit of the slack to move the tank back just a bit. I might even just pad the bars and live with the slightly diminished turn radius. The only time you hit the stops is parking lot maneuvering anyway. Or maybe lean back - Put my feet on the bars and push! I am not going to take that damn fairing off anymore! lol

Cool. It takes a few minutes...but you can elongate the slots at the rear tank mount to allow the tank to move back further.

Like Fearless said, take your time and be careful...sounds like you are really close and can make it happen.

Kevin

 

[jc1300]

Cool. It takes a few minutes...but you can elongate the slots at the rear tank mount to allow the tank to move back further.

Like Fearless said, take your time and be careful...sounds like you are really close and can make it happen.

Kevin

TaDa! With even my limited patience and skills the tank has move back enough to clear the handle bars! So now....how do you guys adjust the wind wings on the fairing to not hit the new wings I just installed......That and they are different from side to side - I am really having a good time now! If not for you guys....there just might be parts all over the back yard lol. I also can't wait to meet a few of you at the Maggie Valley gathering. We can only be there the 6th, 7th and 8th.....But I love seeing all the bikes then going home and stealing all your ideas, all the time professing they are JC originals!!

 

[Fearless]

TaDa! With even my limited patience and skills the tank has move back enough to clear the handle bars! So now....how do you guys adjust the wind wings on the fairing to not hit the new wings I just installed......That and they are different from side to side - I am really having a good time now! If not for you guys....there just might be parts all over the back yard lol. I also can't wait to meet a few of you at the Maggie Valley gathering. We can only be there the 6th, 7th and 8th.....But I love seeing all the bikes then going home and stealing all your ideas, all the time professing they are JC originals!!

I just turned and tweaked and well cussed a little, but I have them to where they don't mark anything and may touch just a little. When the wheel is turned that far I'm not going ant speed at all. Congratulations on your new found patients. :victory:Travel safely Fred

 

[jc1300]

OK - I've adjusted close for now....the Fairing Wings push down slightly at full lock. But before I adjust further, any suggestions on the angle of the deflector? Too Flat? Too upright? Feel free to express what worked best for all of you. Would like to be close before I finish bending...lol

Thanks - jc

 

[Fearless]

OK - I've adjusted close for now....the Fairing Wings push down slightly at full lock. But before I adjust further, any suggestions on the angle of the deflector? Too Flat? Too upright? Feel free to express what worked best for all of you. Would like to be close before I finish bending...lol

Thanks - jc

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Those look really good same as mine. Nice work! Fred

 

[DK Custom Products]

OK - I've adjusted close for now....the Fairing Wings push down slightly at full lock. But before I adjust further, any suggestions on the angle of the deflector? Too Flat? Too upright? Feel free to express what worked best for all of you. Would like to be close before I finish bending...lol

Thanks - jc

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That looks really good. Close to the same angle I have mine at... Mine might be at a bit sharper angle, but that does not mean mine is at the best angle. Once you are going down the road you can put your hand down there and feel all the air being pushed onto the engine.

Also, you can put your hand up above the void between the front of the tank and the inner fairing and feel very little air moving there. (that's where so much of the air comes from that causes buffeting).

Pic below is of my TG and how I have mine adjusted.

Kevin

 

[jc1300]

That looks really good. Close to the same angle I have mine at... Mine might be at a bit sharper angle, but that does not mean mine is at the best angle. Once you are going down the road you can put your hand down there and feel all the air being pushed onto the engine.

Pic below is of my TG and how I have mine adjusted.

Kevin

As hard as it is to see in my dark picture - You are right - I'm pretty close to your angle. Thanks all for the feedback - jc

 

[Fearless]

Let's see how mine look the first are how they are now and the last ones are first install I get no critter splats on my fuel tank if that means anything.