[masonc]

I believe someone already tried both together (fork baffle & air deflector)and said they work against each other. I'd be curious to hear about your findings.

i bought the air baffle earlier today (i guess technically yesterday) but i wasn't able to get it installed. i do not have the wind deflectors at this time so i will be just testing the air baffle (half moon thingy). i was planning on getting the wind deflectors later to use with this. kind of dissapointing to hear they might not work together. seems like they would do well together. oh well. i will give it a shot anyways.

fyi - the pn# 58520-79TC is correct for the front fork air baffle.

 

[ironmark]

[fyi - i stopped by the hd shop this weekend for some questions i had about which seats fit which models. anyways i found out that on older models there was this half moon shaped piece that was mounted to the forks on the backside under the fairing by 3 or 4 screws. this piece is now an option and i only saw it in chrome. but i believe that this piece and the deflectors together would seal off that area in front of the tank pretty good to direct air under everything. can't remember what the name of it was right off hand & i am having trouble finding it on the hd website. it was only 25 or 30 bucks. i am going to get one and i will post the pn# when i do. should have just bought the dang thing when i was there.

i think i found it....using the eyeball method at the shop it looks like it should fit -

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 (except Trike).

MSRP US $24.95 ]



I believe someone already tried both together (fork baffle & air deflector)and said they work against each other. I'd be curious to hear about your findings.

The Air baffle (cow bell) came stock on my 08 in black I then installed the chrome air baffle (cow bell) on my bike there a 3 tapped holes on the lower tree to accommodate the cow bell , I also have the snap on Air Deflectors on my bike .
IMO the Air Baffle & the Air Deflector complement each other also they DO NOT interfere with each other and are perfectly compatable & yes the snap on Air Baffle fits on my 08 perfectly .

 

[masonc]

thats good to hear that they can/do work together. looks like i am going to have to just give it a go & see what happens. do you have the sancho wings or lowers as well or are you just running the "cow bell" & wind deflectors?

 

[ironmark]

thats good to hear that they can/do work together. looks like i am going to have to just give it a go & see what happens. do you have the sancho wings or lowers as well or are you just running the "cow bell" & wind deflectors?

I am just running the cow bell & air deflector @ this time . I use the HD snap on lowers and they snap on @ the same place the air deflector does , I have not tried to use both at the same time yet because it has been warm here but it looks like I will have to do some modifications to be able to use both .

 

[ronn39]

I believe someone already tried both together (fork baffle & air deflector)and said they work against each other. I'd be curious to hear about your findings.

I had one on my 2002 Road King, and it worked very well. When I traded in, I pulled it off and installed it on my 2011 RGU. Fits just like it did on the RK, and seems to make some difference, Those plastic deflectors that fit on the engine guard, combined with the fork baffle, works like a charm. Ridden in some heavy rain and stayed dry (for a change!).

 

[bagger51]

The wind deflectors look like a great idea for the money. I'll be getting some soon. I don't have lowers (yet). Has anyone thought of not needing lowers if you have these installed? My longest rides are always in hot weather. Call me crazy, but the hotter the better. My rides are MUCH shorter in cold weather Some, but not everyone, says the lowers can cause overheating issues. I have a 2010 RG and rode to Sturgis last year from Kansas City, MO and some days my air temp gauge was pretty well pegged. I plan to have a oil temp gauge before next long hot ride.

 

[paco ritter]

I rode a 2007 UltraClassic for over 3 years with the "front fork air baffle" in place as well as the lowers and chrome wind deflectors that HD said wouldn't work on an Ultra due to the lowers, with a little modification, they worked well. I don't smoke, but if I did, I could have lit a Marlboro with a Zippo at 70mph no problem, these items re-directed that much wind off the rider.

I have the new fork baffle mounted, the new wind deflectors on order, and the Sanchos side deflectors waiting to be installed on my brand new 2011 Road Glide Ultra. I fully intend to make this bike ride as free from wind buffeting as my old UltraClassic, what ever that may take. Next step will probably be a windshield. I usually use a different one for winter riding that blocks more wind, then in the summer, I put the stock, shorter version back on.

I will know more once I get an opportunity to do some riding. Too much holiday mixed with no time off from work, new bike with no time to add all the new parts, and just plain ole not enough hours in the day to get it all done...

 

[masonc]

back from a much needed vacation. got the "front fork air baffle" installed and luckily enough had a nice warm (allbeit windy) day to test ride. in between the 30 mph wind gusts i believe that this made a marked improvement. doesn't totally get rid of the wind but definately a big step in the right direction. hopefully i will get even better results once i get the wind deflectors bought & installed.

on a side note..had a little difficulty getting the "front fork air baffle" installed. the powder coat had plugged the holes on the bike where it mounts so i had to get the holes tapped in order for the mounting bolts to go in. just an fyi for anyone thinking of making this purchase.

 

[CHAINSAW]

on a side note..had a little difficulty getting the "front fork air baffle" installed. the powder coat had plugged the holes on the bike where it mounts so i had to get the holes tapped in order for the mounting bolts to go in. just an fyi for anyone thinking of making this purchase.

Myself and another forum member had that same problem, and broke at least 1 bolt off in the triple tree. It stays on with 2 bolts holding it, but a tap would be really good to run through the threads first.

 

[Alphaokie]

I dropped the 30 bucks and it took a lot of cold air off my face. No more tears in cold weather. Had them for about a month and have ridden down to about 25 f. Wife noticed less turbulence on the back too. Should have come stock. 2011 FLTRU.

Cheers!

 

[DOOFUS]

LMFAO -- so that's what those are!!! I got them with the CVO goodies and had no clue. But then again, I'm DOOFUS

H-D link:
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/...09391203&ASSORTMENT<>ast_id=2534374309391203&bmUID=1286576456790&bmLocale=en_US

 

[Oaktree]

Jeff. I may have missed it but what type of windshield are you using.

 

[bagger51]

Anybody have a picture of the front fork air baffle? I may add it to the HD Wind Deflectors I just put on if I could see what it looks like. Thanks.

 

[masonc]

Anybody have a picture of the front fork air baffle? I may add it to the HD Wind Deflectors I just put on if I could see what it looks like. Thanks.

i will try and get a picture up for you. made a noticeable difference for me. going to add the wind deflectors later and see what that does. the pn# for the air baffle is 58520-79TC if you want to look it up on harley's website.

 

[Hutch]

I'm curious if Old Harley Guy had any problems. The installation say '09 and later.
I have a '04, any thoughts ?

 

[fltrx103]

The air defectors made a very big difference for me on my 2011 FLTRX. I am currently running a H-D Windsplitter sheild. Going to try a Windvest 14" next.

 

[ncbeast]

I think these may only do something if you have lowers or no fork baffle. I have an 08 with no lowers (yet) but do have the for baffle. I have gone 90 on the highway and feel around the inside of the fairing and the absolutly no wind coming up from that area.

 

[mikek53]

I don't have lowers, but I do have the fork baffle on my 05. These wind deflectors didn't do a thing for me. - Mike

 

[2010 FLTRX]

Just another opinion for this topic.... these work very well on my 2010 with 14" windvest shield. No buffeting at all anymore shooting up from the tank area.

 

[masonc]

sorry..keep forgetting to take a pic of the front fork air baffle but i found a pic of one on the interwebs. look at the bottom 2 pics & you will see what it is. be advised you may have to run a tap through the holes to get the screws in -

http://www.eglidegoodies.com/id89.html


on a side note has anyone tried the fork mounted wind deflectors? i am curious if they 1) even come close to fitting and 2) work.