What exactally does that vent do ? it comes in - and goes straight up. I though it was for summer riding. No way do I feel that air.
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What exactally does that vent do ? it comes in - and goes straight up. I though it was for summer riding. No way do I feel that air.
[QUOTE=Thomas L;545754]What exactally does that vent do ? it comes in - and goes straight up. I though it was for summer riding. No way do I feel that air.[/QUOTE]
Works for me, [17 T/G] If i leave it open in the winter i'll freeze my chin.....This summer i was riding in the heavy rain, And it was open the rain came blowing into my face so it does move air.....So for me anyway it works...:Shrug:
[QUOTE=Thomas L;545754]What exactally does that vent do ? it comes in - and goes straight up. I though it was for summer riding. No way do I feel that air.[/QUOTE]
If you do not feel the air it is working. It is supposed to provide a blast of air up behind the windscreen to break up the turbulence of the air coming over the top of the screen. If you are getting a blast in the face, you might consider a taller windscreen. IIRC stock height is 10".:clapping:
Salesman told me if it was closed I would feel more head buffeting wearing my helmet. He was right. I agree about the buffeting being a major reason for it.
[QUOTE=lah2420;545802]Salesman told me if it was closed I would feel more head buffeting wearing my helmet. He was right. I agree about the buffeting being a major reason for it.[/QUOTE]
Agreed!
I do feel less buffeting with it open.
Only time I close it is in hard rain, otherwise I get wetter. :)
Kevin
Absolutely less buffeting with the vent open, the only time I close ours is when we get caught in the rain.
I only rode my 16 a short time with stock seat and windshield. Different windshield and a Tall Boy seat went on right away so I never experimented with the vent. Currently with my set up it doesn't make a different with it open or closed on wind, with or without helmet, cooling, or anything else, nadaa, zero. In a heavy downpour of rain it will keep it from coming through.
The only thing I like about it is when in a paid parking lot I can use it to hold the parking receipt.
[QUOTE=ISP-FL;545971]I only rode my 16 a short time with stock seat and windshield. Different windshield and a Tall Boy seat went on right away so I never experimented with the vent. Currently with my set up it doesn't make a different with it open or closed on wind, with or without helmet, cooling, or anything else, nadaa, zero. In a heavy downpour of rain it will keep it from coming through.
The only thing I like about it is when in a paid parking lot I can use it to hold the parking receipt.[/QUOTE]
Same with me. I can't tell any difference. Probably because I have a windshield pouch over it.
I do have a Road Zepplin seat and a 12" windshield.
[QUOTE=GARYD;545994]Same with me. I can't tell any difference. [B]Probably because I have a windshield pouch over it.[/B]
I do have a Road Zepplin seat and a 12" windshield.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, that would do it! :laugh::laugh::laugh:
Kevin
Couldn't figure out why Harley came out with a pouch that covers the vent. :D:Shrug:
But glad they did. It's so convenient.
Even before I put the pouch on I still didn't feel much of a difference. Now it just re directs what little air there is.
I do close it when it rains.
[QUOTE=GARYD;546102]Couldn't figure out why Harley came out with a pouch that covers the vent. :D:Shrug:
But glad they did. It's so convenient.
Even before I put the pouch on I still didn't feel much of a difference. Now it just re directs what little air there is.
I do close it when it rains.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, the difference is pretty subtle, AND depending on the helmet, rider height and posture, I'm sure it affects some more than others.
I'm 5' 11', use a modular helmet (usually open) and slouch....I can feel the difference...but it is not huge.
Kevin
On the 2020 Triglide there isn’t a button to close the vent like I had on my 2015 trike. Does anyone know if there is a aftermarket part that would fit the 2020 model? Thank you.
[QUOTE=Fcord;776720]On the 2020 Triglide there isn’t a button to close the vent like I had on my 2015 trike. Does anyone know if there is a aftermarket part that would fit the 2020 model? Thank you.[/QUOTE]
I think there is a harley part that could be put on, check with your dealer. I think one of the people on here when they bought there new 2020 he told them to put on the button for the vent, if my mind works I think it was Posserider, not sure about that, I remember him or somebody posting about this and putting it like it was prior to 2020.
All for now Trampas
When I got my 20 triglide I pulled the fairing when I got home & installed the vent ass. It's not difficult to do. Sure helps when you are caught out in the rain.