Deflector Wings

[Zammy]

I must have had mine on and off 6-8 times before I got them where the fairing won't hit and they won't vibrate on the lowers. Bend a little, nope, too much, bend back, not enough, lol, the front of the deflector is not touching anything, it's the angle I took the picture at.

 

[desertclassic]

Yes it took a little time to adjust, but was not difficult. Jim

 

[jc1300]

Thank you Gentlemen.....appreciate the help and suggestions. Good to know what I should be doing - jc

 

[jc1300]

How is it that I did not know F4 was a forum sponsor? Sorry ~ But how come I can't find a link on the TriGlide page?

jc

 

[LadyonaMission]

How is it that I did not know F4 was a forum sponsor? Sorry ~ But how come I can't find a link on the TriGlide page?jc

Click on TRIKE TALK.com on the top left of this page and you should go to a page showing sponsors.

 

[jc1300]

So......Finally able to get on the Trike today to give the Tank lift and Wind Deflectors a spin.

The Pro's are:

Actually very easy to install and the final adjustments to both - Pretty straight forward.

The Effectiveness of these two combined is very rewarding! I had no helmet buffeting, and even tho today was not as hot, there was a noticeable drop in hot air around the bike. Such a change makes riding with a 1/2 helmet enjoyable......as it can be.....

Cons: I found that at speeds over about 90 mph, the helmet buffeting starts to come back. At 106 it's almost like before the install, almost.

So.....as long as you plan on keeping it under 90.......these things work GREAT! lol

Thanks DK - jc

 

[Fearless]

So......Finally able to get on the Trike today to give the Tank lift and Wind Deflectors a spin.

The Pro's are:

Actually very easy to install and the final adjustments to both - Pretty straight forward.

The Effectiveness of these two combined is very rewarding! I had no helmet buffeting, and even tho today was not as hot, there was a noticeable drop in hot air around the bike. Such a change makes riding with a 1/2 helmet enjoyable......as it can be.....

Cons: I found that at speeds over about 90 mph, the helmet buffeting starts to come back. At 106 it's almost like before the install, almost.

So.....as long as you plan on keeping it under 90.......these things work GREAT! lol

Thanks DK - jc

I agree 100% with your observations at anything above 90. I have a sharp pain in my shoulder such awful static on inter-com that goes away when speed diminishes to reasonable speeds. LOL Ride safe Fred

 

[RedOregon]

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.Kevin

What's the difference between the two?

 

[jc1300]

What's the difference between the two?

The length of the deflector....with the lift kit, they are a bit shorter.....at least I'm pretty sure.....The lift kit moves the Tank bolts outward......

 

[DK Custom Products]

So......Finally able to get on the Trike today to give the Tank lift and Wind Deflectors a spin.

The Pro's are:

Actually very easy to install and the final adjustments to both - Pretty straight forward.

The Effectiveness of these two combined is very rewarding! I had no helmet buffeting, and even tho today was not as hot, there was a noticeable drop in hot air around the bike. Such a change makes riding with a 1/2 helmet enjoyable......as it can be.....

Cons: I found that at speeds over about 90 mph, the helmet buffeting starts to come back. At 106 it's almost like before the install, almost.

So.....as long as you plan on keeping it under 90.......these things work GREAT! lol

Thanks DK - jc

 

[DK Custom Products]

What's the difference between the two?

The length of the deflector....with the lift kit, they are a bit shorter.....at least I'm pretty sure.....The lift kit moves the Tank bolts outward......

I apologize that the website is not really clear. We will be making some changes to it to clear it up a bit.

There are two different style CDW's-

1. Fits HD Trikes with a tank lift and looks like this-

2. Fits Trikes without a tank lift and all 2 wheel Touring models (with or without a tank lift) and looks like this-

The reason for the different design is that on all two wheelers, and Trikes without a tank lift, there is less clearance room, so the design is a bit different (and smaller) to get everything to fit.

They both have a "wing" to them that extends out past where the air is that would cause buffeting, this wing is to catch extra air and direct it down onto the engine.

The purpose for designing these was two-fold:

1. Redirect air onto the engine to cool it down. This happens 100% of the time and is good for an 8-15* reduction in engine temps (regardless of design).

2. Reduce buffeting. How much it will reduce it is dependent on dozens of factors. How tall you are, what kind of seat you use, how you sit/slouch, foot/leg placement, type of helmet, etc.

Here are a few photos, side by side, for comparision-

btw, the one made for the two wheelers/trikes with no tank lift, will also fit on the trikes with a tank lift.

Kevin

 

[jc1300]

The length of the deflector....with the lift kit, they are a bit shorter.....at least I'm pretty sure.....The lift kit moves the Tank bolts outward......

LOL - Just take everything I said and flip it the other way! Geeze.....even if I was plain out guessing I had a 50/50 chance! So much for thinking huh boys? Thanks for clearing that up Kevin!

jc