Mid Frame Heat Deflectors

[Jack Klarich]

Took mine off today

On a 55 mile ride my Engine Temp dropped 10*

I am going to leave them off, the air temp today was 85* with high humidity and rain

If I can keep my ET under 289* all the time I will be happy, I am keeping the Mighty Mites running along with the D K Customs Cooling air Deflectors

[Old Road Dog]

Always thought they were a stupid idea.Motor runs hot enough as it is.Stupid E.P.A.Stupid bureaucrats. I hate bureaucrats. Especially D.O.T. bureaucrats. I hate those little bags of peanuts the airline gives to you.The bag never tears open right.Dam peanuts go flyin everywhere.Down the low cut blouse of the pretty young thing sitting next to you snoozing.You know you want to reach down there and get that peanut.Nothing sexual,I just want my stray peanut back.Its my peanut stuck between her big boobs.Mine I say.

[Sunman]

I was going to reply to this thread but then after the last post I thought......no, maybe not. Not sure what that was about.

Sunman

[52edub]

I pulled my fairing lowers off three weekends ago as we finally have consistent warm weather here in Virginia. I have the mid frame deflectors and have debated whether to keep them on or not. My Freewheeler has Luv Jugs, DK front tank lift and DK deflectors as warm weather here in Virginia is hot. The mid frame deflectors were put on when I first got the trike so maybe they should come off.

[FuzzyWuzHe]

Always thought they were a stupid idea.Motor runs hot enough as it is.Stupid E.P.A.Stupid bureaucrats. I hate bureaucrats. Especially D.O.T. bureaucrats. I hate those little bags of peanuts the airline gives to you.The bag never tears open right.Dam peanuts go flyin everywhere.Down the low cut blouse of the pretty young thing sitting next to you snoozing.You know you want to reach down there and get that peanut.Nothing sexual,I just want my stray peanut back.Its my peanut stuck between her big boobs.Mine I say.

So tell us, how do you really feel?

Interesting that the ET went down, I know Kevin did some testing taking one off, right I think and that seemed to help.

[Jack Klarich]

So tell us, how do you really feel?

Interesting that the ET went down, I know Kevin did some testing taking one off, right I think and that seemed to help.

Yup, seems the hot air is trapped @ the rear cylinder

The Mighty Mites seem to push the air better now

[FuzzyWuzHe]

Yup, seems the hot air is trapped @ the rear cylinder

The Mighty Mites seem to push the air better now

I really do need to look into the mighty mites ... I did a 170 mile round trip last week, 85*+ running 75 mph and my engine temp only got to 255* ... I'm scared to mess with it ... as a side note, the 85*+ is a dry heat ... LOL.

[Jack Klarich]

I really do need to look into the mighty mites ... I did a 170 mile round trip last week, 85*+ running 75 mph and my engine temp only got to 255* ... I'm scared to mess with it ... as a side note, the 85*+ is a dry heat ... LOL.

That number aint too bad, but I bet ya the Mighty Mites can bring it down some more

Kevin and a HD tech friend of mine agree Harleys slow down if not stop making usable power during tuning @ 245-250* That said IMO why take chances @ blowing seals and wasting your engine

( I always say stick your head in an oven Is it hot in there )

[FuzzyWuzHe]

( I always say stick your head in an oven Is it hot in there )

Only if you turn it on ...

[Freewheeling Ron]

Are the mid frame heat deflectors a stock item Harley puts on at the factory or an optional item. I've never noticed them on my 2015.

[52edub]

Accessory item.

https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...air-deflectors

[rhino 2]

Are the mid frame heat deflectors a stock item Harley puts on at the factory or an optional item. I've never noticed them on my 2015.

They came standard on my 11 and 17 Tri-Glide..

[ultrafxr]

Been standard on the touring models for several years.

[1dn5up]

DK’s Kevin has been playing with the removal of one deflector so the air comes in and goes out. With both it will trap air turbulence at the rear cylinder. Common sence help

[Freewheeling Ron]

So I need to check where mine are if a Freewheeler has them. Anybody got a picture or a description of what they look like, where they are? Does the tank have to come off to see/remove them?

[FuzzyWuzHe]

So I need to check where mine are if a Freewheeler has them. Anybody got a picture or a description of what they look like, where they are? Does the tank have to come off to see/remove them?

If you click on the link in post #11 you'll see them. The are the little plastic wings under your seat between your legs.

[Freewheeling Ron]

Thanks Fuzzy

[Freewheeling Ron]

Checked mine and it doesn't have them, 2015 model.

[rhino 2]

Checked mine and it doesn't have them, 2015 model.

Ron, The Freewheelers don't come with the mid frame deflectors.....They are an after purchase aid on+$$........

[1dn5up]

No need to buy , if every Tri owner removes one , that will supply all Free owners with out one