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Front Fork Air BaffleChassis, Suspension and Front End |
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(Community Liaison)
Published date: Mar 3rd, 2009 |
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Mar 3rd, 2009, 12:13 PM
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Contributor$
Ride: 2007 FLHTC
Join Date: Apr 25th, 2008
Location: Pennsylvania
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Re: Front Fork Air Baffle
You can also buy this as a black painted part for less than 15.00
Part number is 58520-79A |
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Mar 3rd, 2009, 05:26 PM
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Play The Throttle
Ride: 2004 Heritage classic.
Join Date: Apr 1st, 2008
Location: PA.
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Re: Front Fork Air Baffle
Do they make any for softails ?.
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Mar 3rd, 2009, 05:37 PM
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Community Liaison
Ride: 07 Road King Classic
Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007
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Re: Front Fork Air Baffle
Not sure there but look at post #3 here for what you can do.
air deflector - Harley Davidson Community |
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Nov 21st, 2009, 05:03 PM
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Community Star
Ride: 2007 Electra Glide Classic
Join Date: Aug 18th, 2009
Location: Warner Robins, GA
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Re: Front Fork Air Baffle
Gliders note to run a tap (1/4" x 20) thru the holes is important. Mine had so much powder coat in them that I had trouble figuring out what size bolt to use. A 1/4-20 wouldn't even start in.
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Nov 21st, 2009, 05:16 PM
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Community Liaison
Ride: 07 Road King Classic
Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007
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Re: Front Fork Air Baffle
And I have seen people break the bolt off when trying to run the bolt in to mount the air baffle without clearing the threads first.
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Nov 21st, 2009, 06:48 PM
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Contributor$
Ride: 08 FLHX Anniversary Model
Join Date: Jul 31st, 2008
Location: Arizona City, Arizona
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Re: Front Fork Air Baffle
What are the advantages to useing the baffle, is it a noticeable difference?
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Nov 21st, 2009, 06:54 PM
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Community Liaison
Ride: 07 Road King Classic
Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007
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Re: Front Fork Air Baffle
Less turbulence behind the fairing or windshield. It redirects the oncoming air down on to the motor more. I can see a difference with it installed.
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Nov 21st, 2009, 07:04 PM
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Community Star
Ride: 2007 Electra Glide Classic
Join Date: Aug 18th, 2009
Location: Warner Robins, GA
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Re: Front Fork Air Baffle
The baffle directs the air coming thru the forks down, keeping it from coming up over the tank. My reason for installing is to help keep the fine mist off of my glasses in the rain. Most people say it's not a big difference. Some say it directs air towards the front cyl. to aid cooling, others say it directs the air too low and lessens cooling. HD suggests removing in warm weather. I will find out how the baffle, along with my soft lowers, batwing air deflectors and fork leg air deflectors work next time I ride in the rain. You may have guessed that I had an accident caused by rain obscured vision.
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Nov 21st, 2009, 08:08 PM
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Ride: 2009 flhtcui
Join Date: Oct 8th, 2009
Location: south bend indiana USA
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Re: Front Fork Air Baffle
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