take off the center plexaglass piece for the summer months.
engine needs the extra air folw.
engine needs the extra air folw.
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Why is your engine getting hot??? I was under the impression from all the comments that you will not need to remove the deflector..take off the center plexaglass piece for the summer months.
engine needs the extra air folw.
I had the center deflector and wings put on my TG several weeks ago.... noticed "forced" handlebar gripping while riding 65-70 mph on the interstate? Anyone else have issues with the front end wanting to track side-to-side (not a wobble). I've had the air deflectors on other bikes, so that shouldn't be an issue...will take of the center deflector and see if the handling improves.
I do like the idea of keeping more air off of me..But dont like the idea of taking plastic deflectors on and off the bike. I was thinking of a adjustable type of deflector versus removable type.Someone is reading my mind!!!
After several phone conversations with two other testers of these, we had determined that lexan worked great in cold or cool weather. (this situation is what started this last fall) I found that as temperatures rose above 70, running just the metal bracket (lexan removed) solved any felt radiant heat a rider felt. I found that head temperatures of motorcycle were not affected but in warmer temperatures, I felt more heat from motor. I found removing lexan portion only and running the metal bracket solved this. Also I run my full lowers with all vents fully closed. May sound backwards but works.
thebobs has been doing allot of experiments with lexan size and has found that a little shorter piece mounted for warm weather is the answer. I cut some this past week and went on a small trip to Ohio with the new setup. Works great for me.
I am going to start shipping both sizes with the deflector sets, for both cold and warm riding. If you have the set now, I will make these smaller bent lexan parts available to you for the shipping cost only. First, just try running bracket only. Get up to speed and open your lowers adjustable vents, you will close them do to trapped heat and not open them till you want a little heat on a cool evening.
These are designed to provide a "pocket" of calmer air around the riders which they do. They will not block cross winds or the very turbulent air experienced when you ride around larger vehicles at speed, my van is affected by those.
<OI feel you will enjoy these on those long days of riding, less wind buffeting results in less fatigue at end of day.
If you ride your T Glide year round in cooler / cold temperatures, these are a must have. If your do allot of traveling, you will also benefit from these. If you only use your T Glide for short pleasure riding, you may not find these as effective and your money may be better spent on other things.
<OWhat works for some, may not work or feel the same to others. I understand this and will speak to anyone about this.
Some pictures attached of shorter lexan part.
As always, your feedback is encouraged, give me a call or drop me an e mail.
Dennis Swan
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