I like the old squared off deflectors. The current style looks like they came outta the utensil drawer. Wyatt Gatling makes the old "brake broke" style deflectors.
Your bike is beautiful, I have a street glide next is going to be a road king, I do have the same wind deflector in my bike, it helps to enjoy the ride for sure. Safe riding✌
Thank you. The road king is a great bike, but even though I’m 5’9, I use a tall boy seat. Sitting that far back changes the way the wind hits me, so I needed to do something. Anyway, thanks for watching and ride safe.
What he said. But I also get it without a windshield (I usually ride without one), Probably because I sit so far back with the tallboy seat. But it’s not fun, that’s for damn sure.
@@bernieriegger7447 also , I didn’t read all the posts but at the bottom of the thriple tree a lot of the bike have a small lip dam spoiler that directs air down into the motor area instead of up behind the windshield, some had them stock, but I’m sure there is something available to help control air flow around the bike.
GOT a 1981 FLH 80 they came with these,most people think they are for rider control,they are for curving the wind to run over your front and rear cylinders,my shovelhead runs hot without these on,tried it both ways on a 20 mile run,they are still on,and will remain so,if you are buffeting wind and are wearing a windshield,these have to be on
Yeah man, I really wanted to take them off to get more air on me and the engine. But the helmet buffeting is the worst. It’s the only bike I’ve ever had this problem with.
@@rideandgrill when we first got our 05 King it had no fangs and a tall windshield that appeared to have been cleaned with steel wool. Couldnt see through it and the buffeting and wind noise was intolerable.
I have a 2000. Black and red, real similar to yours. I don’t have fangs but I do use the windshield when it’s really cold. I haven’t had any problems with wind buffeting unless I’m wearing a 3/4 helmet. With my full face it’s super smooth
You’re correct. I forgot and put them on the opposite way, so I had to redo them. The funny thing is, in the instructions, it shows them the way I put them on. But I knew that was wrong.
@rideandgrill hehe. The reason I know is I did the same thing. Had a buddy call me out in front of other riders. The real messed up part is you have to move the turn signals away from hitting them. That's a whole different nightmare. You have a very nice looking bike though.
Oh man! Haha Luckily you didn’t make a video for everyone around the world to see your screw up. 🥴😂 I got lucky and didn’t have to move the lights, it just barely clears them. Thank you for the kind words about the bike and for checking out my channel, i appreciate it.
It’s bad! Like I was telling someone else, I never had it before this bike so I never knew what it really was. But the deflectors work great. Thanks for watching!
You realize those fangs also block wind to the motor which causes it to run even hotter than it normally does which will lessen the life of the motor. How do I know this? I had them on a 2012 Softail and tested it with an oil tank cap temp gauge with them on and off. Do a internet search and you will find plenty of others with the same result.
Oh yeah. I’m well aware about the temps. That was the main reason I wanted them off. Because you used them too, you also can feel how hot your right leg gets. That’s a pretty good indicator of the temps. I’m probably going to get an external fan and see if that helps. But for now, I need them for long highway rides because of the helmet buffeting.
That’s the problem, I don’t want a fairing on it. Especially now that they only make one bike without one, the road king special. 2022 was the last time the FLHR was produced. Even with a fairing though, I know some guys who still get buffeting and end up putting mid frame deflectors on.
I only use the windshield when I need to, otherwise I’m not a fan. But even without it, the buffeting is horrible. If I ran without a helmet it probably wouldn’t be an issue, but I run half and open face. Not sure about full face because I don’t have any.
@rideandgrill I run a Simpson Bandit race car helmet. It's originally designed for open-air dragsters. It actually creates down force and fits like a glove. I've had trouble in the past with poorly made half cap or open face helmets bobbing in the wind, but never my Bandit. It might not be your style, but I've never gotten on a bike that it's ever given me trouble. There are a lot of quality full face helmets that do really well in all kinds of riding positions.
You've got to be kidding. I ride a stock '89 FXRS Low Rider with nothing but a backrest, saddlebags, and an aftermarket exhaust. No windshield, fairing, or deflectors. Never had a problem. Ridden it all over the country, on interstate highways. No wonder they no longer make real bikes. There are no more real riders anymore. Sad.
Well I guess I’m not a real rider since it’s only been 35 years. You’re stock ‘89 isn’t the same as a ‘19 road king. Which, by the way, is the only machine to give me a buffeting issue. If you’re good to go without any issues, you doing good. Enjoy your ride!
@@highvolts6620 Seems like riding without a windshield would make him even more "uncomfortable". Imagine having to put up with getting hit with a wind blast while riding a motorcycle. Seems almost unthinkable. If you don't like being out in the wind, drive a car. With the windows up.
Wow, did you miss the whole point of this. I almost never ride with a windshield, for the same reason I don’t like fairings, it makes you feel boxed in. I also think the whole reason for riding is to be out in the open. So I agree either with you there. You’ve obviously have never had an issue with wind buffeting. It seems to be a problem with newer bikes. With the windshield ON, the wind comes up and causes turbulence that knocks you around especially with a helmet on and because I sit so far back, it thumps pretty solid on the chest which gets friggin annoying on long rides. It also happens without the windshield but it’s not half as bad. Search it CZcams and you’ll see there only a couple thousand videos about it.
It’s hard to find a bike, especially a Harley without a fairing now. The only one they have is the road king special. I used to do iron butt rides on my 78 sportster back of the day. If I tried doing that now I’d need three or four days off of work to recover and a giant bottle of Tylenol.
I think the whole issue is personal meaning, your size and shape, how you ride, and what you wear all factor in. I may not have any issues if I wore a full face helmet but I don’t. I’m 5’9 but use a Tallboy seat that’s made for someone over 6’, so that changes my body position which I’m sure is a factor. Etc… obviously it doesn’t happen to everyone because there are plenty of people who ride the exact same model that will say I don’t know what the hell you’re talking about because I’ve never had an issue. Btw, thanks for watching.
It’s not ideal for engine temps, that’s for sure. That’s why I took them off. But the buffeting was stupid so I threw them back on (mainly for higher speeds. Around town isn’t that bad).
@@rideandgrill one of the first things I added to my bike when I bought my road king, then the next thing I did was add a temp dipstick. That’s what I realized that these guys are not to be used in warmer temperatures. Sort of like leaving soft lowers on your bike through the summer, yes, I’ve known people to leave soft lowers on through the summer, believe it or not….. And then expect longevity afterwards.😂😂😂
And talk about the looks looks beautiful. I have a 2012 Road king with fangs.
Nice! I do like the look of them too.
I like the old squared off deflectors. The current style looks like they came outta the utensil drawer. Wyatt Gatling makes the old "brake broke" style deflectors.
I’ll have to check them out. Thank you and thanks for watching.
@@lowrider96 we have both, squared off and the ugly af utensils that thankfully still do the job
Your bike is beautiful, I have a street glide next is going to be a road king, I do have the same wind deflector in my bike, it helps to enjoy the ride for sure. Safe riding✌
Thank you. The road king is a great bike, but even though I’m 5’9, I use a tall boy seat. Sitting that far back changes the way the wind hits me, so I needed to do something. Anyway, thanks for watching and ride safe.
So you're saying the fork wind deflectors stop the buffeting around your head? Am I understanding that correctly? Thanks
Let me jump in! Yes, cause that's what their made for! They equalize the pressure behind the windshield.
What he said. But I also get it without a windshield (I usually ride without one), Probably because I sit so far back with the tallboy seat. But it’s not fun, that’s for damn sure.
@@bernieriegger7447 also , I didn’t read all the posts but at the bottom of the thriple tree a lot of the bike have a small lip dam spoiler that directs air down into the motor area instead of up behind the windshield, some had them stock, but I’m sure there is something available to help control air flow around the bike.
I cut approximately 4 inches off mine. They work great and more wind gets to the motor.
Interesting. Did you take it off the top or bottom?
@@rideandgrill I took it off the bottom
GOT a 1981 FLH 80 they came with these,most people think they are for rider control,they are for curving the wind to run over your front and rear cylinders,my shovelhead runs hot without these on,tried it both ways on a 20 mile run,they are still on,and will remain so,if you are buffeting wind and are wearing a windshield,these have to be on
The only issue I have with them is at a stop, you can really feel engine heat on the right leg. But it’s a solid trade off for a smooth ride.
@@rideandgrill yes it is ,if harley put them on there,they must be necessary,mines old and it had them,so must be
Oh yeah. It’s not a new issue, it just seems more common now. I never had it until I got my 2019.
They look good on there very nice 👌
Thank you, and thanks for watching.
Not every bike needs fangs but Road Kings certainly benefit with them.
Yeah man, I really wanted to take them off to get more air on me and the engine. But the helmet buffeting is the worst. It’s the only bike I’ve ever had this problem with.
@@rideandgrill when we first got our 05 King it had no fangs and a tall windshield that appeared to have been cleaned with steel wool. Couldnt see through it and the buffeting and wind noise was intolerable.
I have a 2000. Black and red, real similar to yours. I don’t have fangs but I do use the windshield when it’s really cold. I haven’t had any problems with wind buffeting unless I’m wearing a 3/4 helmet. With my full face it’s super smooth
I think you have those on backyards. They should go on opposite sides
You’re correct. I forgot and put them on the opposite way, so I had to redo them. The funny thing is, in the instructions, it shows them the way I put them on. But I knew that was wrong.
@rideandgrill hehe. The reason I know is I did the same thing. Had a buddy call me out in front of other riders. The real messed up part is you have to move the turn signals away from hitting them. That's a whole different nightmare. You have a very nice looking bike though.
Oh man! Haha Luckily you didn’t make a video for everyone around the world to see your screw up. 🥴😂 I got lucky and didn’t have to move the lights, it just barely clears them. Thank you for the kind words about the bike and for checking out my channel, i appreciate it.
Same like u, i hate the head buffeting
It’s bad! Like I was telling someone else, I never had it before this bike so I never knew what it really was. But the deflectors work great. Thanks for watching!
You realize those fangs also block wind to the motor which causes it to run even hotter than it normally does which will lessen the life of the motor. How do I know this? I had them on a 2012 Softail and tested it with an oil tank cap temp gauge with them on and off. Do a internet search and you will find plenty of others with the same result.
Oh yeah. I’m well aware about the temps. That was the main reason I wanted them off. Because you used them too, you also can feel how hot your right leg gets. That’s a pretty good indicator of the temps. I’m probably going to get an external fan and see if that helps. But for now, I need them for long highway rides because of the helmet buffeting.
I ride a 2004 Road King Firefighter...I would not put them on my bike...get a fairing that works...I can go 110 mph wearing a baseball cap.
That’s the problem, I don’t want a fairing on it. Especially now that they only make one bike without one, the road king special. 2022 was the last time the FLHR was produced. Even with a fairing though, I know some guys who still get buffeting and end up putting mid frame deflectors on.
I made one, and it's badass.
Nice!
Does this not say more about your helmet? Or lack of? I ride all kinds of bikes. None of them with a windshield.
I only use the windshield when I need to, otherwise I’m not a fan. But even without it, the buffeting is horrible. If I ran without a helmet it probably wouldn’t be an issue, but I run half and open face. Not sure about full face because I don’t have any.
@rideandgrill I run a Simpson Bandit race car helmet. It's originally designed for open-air dragsters. It actually creates down force and fits like a glove. I've had trouble in the past with poorly made half cap or open face helmets bobbing in the wind, but never my Bandit. It might not be your style, but I've never gotten on a bike that it's ever given me trouble. There are a lot of quality full face helmets that do really well in all kinds of riding positions.
Thanks. I’ll check out the bandit.
You've got to be kidding. I ride a stock '89 FXRS Low Rider with nothing but a backrest, saddlebags, and an aftermarket exhaust. No windshield, fairing, or deflectors. Never had a problem. Ridden it all over the country, on interstate highways. No wonder they no longer make real bikes. There are no more real riders anymore. Sad.
Well I guess I’m not a real rider since it’s only been 35 years. You’re stock ‘89 isn’t the same as a ‘19 road king. Which, by the way, is the only machine to give me a buffeting issue. If you’re good to go without any issues, you doing good. Enjoy your ride!
Bro he’s talking about riding with a windshield. You ride with none……..why you talking? Geez
@@highvolts6620 Seems like riding without a windshield would make him even more "uncomfortable". Imagine having to put up with getting hit with a wind blast while riding a motorcycle. Seems almost unthinkable. If you don't like being out in the wind, drive a car. With the windows up.
Wow, did you miss the whole point of this. I almost never ride with a windshield, for the same reason I don’t like fairings, it makes you feel boxed in. I also think the whole reason for riding is to be out in the open. So I agree either with you there. You’ve obviously have never had an issue with wind buffeting. It seems to be a problem with newer bikes. With the windshield ON, the wind comes up and causes turbulence that knocks you around especially with a helmet on and because I sit so far back, it thumps pretty solid on the chest which gets friggin annoying on long rides. It also happens without the windshield but it’s not half as bad. Search it CZcams and you’ll see there only a couple thousand videos about it.
It’s hard to find a bike, especially a Harley without a fairing now. The only one they have is the road king special. I used to do iron butt rides on my 78 sportster back of the day. If I tried doing that now I’d need three or four days off of work to recover and a giant bottle of Tylenol.
I don’t think they make it better,might be because of how tall you are
I think the whole issue is personal meaning, your size and shape, how you ride, and what you wear all factor in. I may not have any issues if I wore a full face helmet but I don’t. I’m 5’9 but use a Tallboy seat that’s made for someone over 6’, so that changes my body position which I’m sure is a factor. Etc… obviously it doesn’t happen to everyone because there are plenty of people who ride the exact same model that will say I don’t know what the hell you’re talking about because I’ve never had an issue. Btw, thanks for watching.
You may like them, but your bike will suffer….. At least in the summertime.
It’s not ideal for engine temps, that’s for sure. That’s why I took them off. But the buffeting was stupid so I threw them back on (mainly for higher speeds. Around town isn’t that bad).
@@rideandgrill one of the first things I added to my bike when I bought my road king, then the next thing I did was add a temp dipstick. That’s what I realized that these guys are not to be used in warmer temperatures. Sort of like leaving soft lowers on your bike through the summer, yes, I’ve known people to leave soft lowers on through the summer, believe it or not….. And then expect longevity afterwards.😂😂😂
lol
If you hate the wind, just drive a car.
😂
If you dont like wind drive a car
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