Cheap mod with big impact...

[Torquey]

What about these things? #58520-79TC Do they work?


Chrome Front Fork Air Baffle


Deflect the cold night wind rushing between the fork tubes of your Touring model. This stylish chrome air baffle replaces the Original Equipment black baffle on '00-earlier models. Includes chrome mounting hardware.

58520-79TC


Fits '80-later FLT, FLHT, FLHX and FLHR models. Does not fit Trike models.

MSRP US $26.95





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[Nebpdog]

Originally Posted by RGCBandit

It makes a surprising difference.

These were the last of the 3 wind management mods that I did, and I wasn't really happy until I did this.

Ditto! I was about ready to send my second Windvest back but after my service guy gave me a set of baffles I was set. 12,000 miles later I'm in heaven.

[RGCBandit]

Originally Posted by Methos1979

Jay - please post how the Sanchos work for you. I have added a 8" Wind Vest and the HD air baffles and they both went a long way to reducing dirty air buffeting at lower speeds but I still get a significant amount at higher highway speeds. I thought about trying the Sanchos Wings but I don't seem to be getting much air coming from the sides that cause the buffeting so I don't want to add them if they aren't going to do much.

Keep us posted!

There are tons of threads about them already. This one gives a LOT of member's feedback on how they worked:

http://www.roadglide.org/showthread....ncho%27s+Wings

[HDJaco]

Originally Posted by Torquey

What about these things? #58520-79TC Do they work?


Chrome Front Fork Air Baffle


Deflect the cold night wind rushing between the fork tubes of your Touring model. This stylish chrome air baffle replaces the Original Equipment black baffle on '00-earlier models. Includes chrome mounting hardware.

58520-79TC


Fits '80-later FLT, FLHT, FLHX and FLHR models. Does not fit Trike models.

MSRP US $26.95





Download Instruction Sheet

I was told by a friend, who is a Harley trained mechanic, to stay away from that chrome baffle. He said it removes too much air flow to the engine which was told to him by a corporate guy that "knows his shit". Based on the improvement I feel so far, i think, that once Sanchos go on the wind issues will be gone.
Jay

[gsbuick65]

Originally Posted by faststan

These baffles do not seem to do a lot of good with the lowers. I tried them (I have a Madstad and lowers) and didn't care for the result.

I beg to differ when I rode down to Biloxi took mine off noticed more turbulence behind the fairing

[HDJaco]

I have changed the windshield out to a Klockworks 12" and have removed the Sanchos Wings. I was not happy with the fit of the Sanchos Wing on the left side of the bike. The 3M tape was only making contact with a section of the inner fairing of about 1/8". After riding around with them on for three days and one bike wash the left side fell off. I'm going to try some new tape and re-apply. The wind buffeting did not go away with the wings installed but they definitely reduced the wind on the top of my legs. Once they are re-installed I will be able to give a better, more comprehensive review of the product.
The wind shield made a huge difference to my buffeting issue....
Jay

[RGCBandit]

Add the HD Wind Deflectors for a big impact on dirty air.

[HDJaco]

Originally Posted by RGCBandit

Add the HD Wind Deflectors for a big impact on dirty air.

Did it and completely agree. The Harley wind deflectors that snap on to the crash bar made a HUGE difference in the quality of ride department. Its shocking to me that they are not a part of every RG from the factory.

[RGCBandit]

Originally Posted by HDJaco

Did it and completely agree. The Harley wind deflectors that snap on to the crash bar made a HUGE difference in the quality of ride department. Its shocking to me that they are not a part of every RG from the factory.

They make the bulk of their profit from accessories

At least they give them to you when you pony up the extra $ for an Ultra!

[Andyman]

Originally Posted by RGCBandit

They make the bulk of their profit from accessories

At least they give them to you when you pony up the extra $ for an Ultra!

They didn't give me mine when I bought my '11. They were one of the first things I did buy though, and I like them a lot.

Kind of a gross story, but one that showed me how well these work. I once coughed up a loogie that shot straight out of my mouth and that thing went towards the shield and then did a skyward 90* just before impact. Just launched straight to the clouds, was kinda cool.