I was reading about front fork wind deflectors and lower tree baffles from tglide stuff.com. I was wondering if anyone has used these items and are they worth purchasing?
Thanks Dave1211
Thanks Dave1211
Fork Wind Deflectors
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A number of us have them. Love them and would recommend them.
I have them & highly recommend them. They cut out all the air between the tank & forks.
I have them also....not only do they reduce the wind in the face...they also just about stopped my head buffeting.
Butch
Butch
+1 what Butch said.
Since I'm only 5'4" I get alot of wind in my face. The deflectors on the forks and underside baffle has taken care of that. I get just enough wind to be comfortable. Here is a pic of mine, they are the black wrinkle ones on a black tg. To me they just disappear and you don't notice they are there.
All are shipped now with just the 2" lower Lexan baffle. These work for all weather.
Dennis Swan
tGLIDEstuff
I have always wondered about these fork deflectors. I can only remember ever seeing one bike that had them. Not a good indication of something that's really needed. :Shrug:
I get just enough wind in my face to be comfortable. I welcome that wind when the temps are over 80*. My question is, doesn't it deflect some air from the engine also???
Being on a trike, I want as much air as possible flowing around me.
Help me understand the concept.
I get just enough wind in my face to be comfortable. I welcome that wind when the temps are over 80*. My question is, doesn't it deflect some air from the engine also???
Being on a trike, I want as much air as possible flowing around me.
Help me understand the concept.
As with any product, some like them some do not.
These were developed for cold weather at first, then I found on those long highway days, keeping the upper body from being beat around, well, felt better at end of day. (thats my concept) :Shrug:
Again, what some like and want, others cuss at.
Dennis Swan
I for one am a huge fan of the deflectors, and I believe they seem to route more air down around the motor. That air has to go somewhere, it is not coming over the top of the tank anymore, and it appears to me that the downward aim of the lexan piece throws it straight down at the front of the motor and then it goes around both sides from there. If you dont have these deflectors, do 65 mph and put your hand down above the tank and the fairing and feel how much air is blasting over the top of the tank and right into your chest and face. These will stop that, reroute it down to the motor, and you still get plenty of air if you need it by messing with the built in batwing deflectors.
Over the weekend, we rode back 350 miles from Utah in 98 degrees with a 35 to 40 mile per hour head wind and depending on the freeway direction, sometimes a cross wind, the whole distance. Had the cruise set at 82 to 85 depending on traffic, and areas where certain authorities hang out with laser guns. My BOB {Babe on Back} and I both were thankful for the deflectors and Long Ride Shield windshield. We were not getting beat up by the wind at all. Went past a lotta 2 wheelers that could barely keep their bikes in their lane. Watched 'em in my rear view mirror as they fell way back behind me. Our TG sliced right thru the air with no prob or the constant buffeting that comes with those speeds and strong winds.
Those deflectors are worth every dime to us.
Thnx again Dennis!
Over the weekend, we rode back 350 miles from Utah in 98 degrees with a 35 to 40 mile per hour head wind and depending on the freeway direction, sometimes a cross wind, the whole distance. Had the cruise set at 82 to 85 depending on traffic, and areas where certain authorities hang out with laser guns. My BOB {Babe on Back} and I both were thankful for the deflectors and Long Ride Shield windshield. We were not getting beat up by the wind at all. Went past a lotta 2 wheelers that could barely keep their bikes in their lane. Watched 'em in my rear view mirror as they fell way back behind me. Our TG sliced right thru the air with no prob or the constant buffeting that comes with those speeds and strong winds.
Those deflectors are worth every dime to us.
Thnx again Dennis!
I am happy just using the deflector that mounts to the tree..It does help cut down on the wind to the face and chest..
It has not made a difference on how it keeps the engine cool..
It has not made a difference on how it keeps the engine cool..
T
TheBobs
Hey Trent, I was westbound on the I-70 on Sunday. Covered Mt. Vernon, IL to Junction City, KS. Stopped in Silverthorne, CO yesterday and St. George, UT today. Maybe we crossed paths on Sunday?
Hey Bobs! I was only down as far as Salt Lake City, so I missed ya...Grew up in Utah and really love the southern end which has amazing views to see while ridin' with your wind deflectors! Ha! We are leaving Idaho on July 12th, with our deflectors, and headed your way to Paso Robles. Prob around the 15th or 16th...
Not meant to "help" cooling of engine, but allot of testing has shown me it doesn't raise engine temps. Lets face it, these puppies run on warm side.
These are made to help with strong gust of air on rider. The Tri gets more of this than any Ultra I rode before.
Dennis
I should have stated bike runs normal with the deflector.. It just helped with the wind at the chest and face..
I havent tried the fork deflectors yet and dont feel I need them..
Several have stated to me that they have only ran the lower tree deflector and not the fork wings.
I find the fork wings come into play for me on the interstate. I also feel folks come up with different results with different windshields.
Dennis Swan
Yes I do run a 15 inch curve windshield too..Helps my passenger alot..
In my post I was refering to the fork slider deflectors. It seems most people are referring to the defector under the steering head and some are referring to the fork deflectors, is that correct? I'm getting confused on who's talking about which. Doesn't take much to confuse me. 
I'm interested in how the fork deflectors work.
I'm interested in how the fork deflectors work.
I recommend all the Tglide stuff.
Put about 250 miles on today with the 2" baffle installed, I say its a winner. The wife even noticed less air hitting her than in the past. Your dead on when you say it doesn't impact the temps, my temps are running the same as they always have.
nytriker
70+ Posts
Deflector Report:
Just returned from a 3500 mile trip to Florida, Smokey Mountain NP and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Dennis was gracious enough to send me the 2" baffle to replace the 4" before the trip and it is definitely a winner. The deflectors and baffle kept the majority of the wind off me and the bride and we were both very comfortable. Also, saw no difference in engine temps.
Dennis, you have another product winner and satisfied customer.
Greg
Just returned from a 3500 mile trip to Florida, Smokey Mountain NP and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Dennis was gracious enough to send me the 2" baffle to replace the 4" before the trip and it is definitely a winner. The deflectors and baffle kept the majority of the wind off me and the bride and we were both very comfortable. Also, saw no difference in engine temps.
Dennis, you have another product winner and satisfied customer.
Greg
On the complete wind deflectors: I took off my fork wings parts yesterday and made a small trip over to Dayton and back. Needless to say, they go back on today.
The lower tree baffle cuts allot of air coming up and over tank at all speeds but the wings come into play at highway speeds for me and cut downs the buffeting on my upper body.
I also understand that others may get other results from the style of windshield they run. I run the very large Clark shield.
Others comment on me running with all my vents closed and wonder why. Well for me it lets the radiant heat from bike roll away from me. If I open lowers, this brings the felt heat up on me and breaks the bubble of calmer air I am looking for between me and my windshield.
Others have ask why they have not seen more of these if they work so well. These are the only fork wings that work on T Glides with lowers right out of the box.
As I state on the web page, these are not for everyone, a must if you ride year round or that take long trips where you ride all day long. If you only do short trips or take allot of breaks while traveling on the highway, you may get more bang for your buck spending a few more days out on the road with the money.
After all, all the options we do to our scooters are not "must haves".
Ride safe,
Dennis
In my post I was refering to the fork slider deflectors. It seems most people are referring to the defector under the steering head and some are referring to the fork deflectors, is that correct? I'm getting confused on who's talking about which. Doesn't take much to confuse me.
I'm interested in how the fork deflectors work.
Lower tree baffle (metal and lexan) mounts to inside of lower tree.
Fork wings mount under fog light turn signal bracket and run down fork leg.
Fork wings move incoming air up and out making a low pressure area behind windshield and fairing area. Helps with wind buffeting while at higher speed. It helps on those long day into the night rides I seem to take. Makes my scooter more of a touring bike, what I bought it for.
Dennis
Can I cut the 4" baffel bottom off that came with my order a while ago down to 2"?
Al Guild
Griffin, Ga. 30224
Al Guild
Griffin, Ga. 30224
E Mail me your shipping info and I will ship you a 2 inch Lexan part.
Dennis
glassbeveling@hotmail.com
wear do you get this wind deflector
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