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ultra pearl · Mar 16th, 2011, 08:21 PM

Does anyone have the chrome front fork air baffle(part #58520-79TC) installed on their ultra classic?
Does It make much difference to the wind and rain?
Does it make your engine run hotter?

Here in Canada where it is rather cold, it seems like a good investment.
Although it would be better in black than chrome.

Jack Klarich · Mar 16th, 2011, 09:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ultra pearl View Post

Does anyone have the chrome front fork air baffle(part #58520-79TC) installed on their ultra classic?
Does It make much difference to the wind and rain?
Does it make your engine run hotter?

Here in Canada where it is rather cold, it seems like a good investment.
Although it would be better in black than chrome.

Dont know about the new part number but my 92 FLHS and 97 FLHT had them from the factory, I think they made a big improvement in air flow

HDDon · Mar 16th, 2011, 09:47 PM

I'm with Jack my05FLTRI came with it and it gives good airflow over the engine. Seems like there was a thread on this 6-8 months ago.

eleft36 · Mar 16th, 2011, 09:55 PM

I find it an excellent improvement, no more wind hitting my chest and racing up to my face to rattle my helmet and pull my glasses off.

http://www.hdtalking.com/touring_mod...tml#post105063 (air deflector)

Al

Jack Klarich · Mar 16th, 2011, 09:56 PM

Has this become an option? It should not be IMO

ultra pearl · Mar 16th, 2011, 10:09 PM

Does it affect engine cooling?

HDDon · Mar 16th, 2011, 10:22 PM

According to my manual at temps above 70* it directs cooling air to the engine heads and around the rider. If you take it off with temps below 70* the warm air flows up toward the rider.

dbmg · Mar 17th, 2011, 12:28 AM

I installed one on my 2008 and it made a big difference for me. I have not taken mine off since installed. I believe it actually directs more air toward the front cylinder. If it was to be a problem, then why on the older bikes it was installed from factory and in combination with the hard lowers on the Ultras?
HDDon thats the first info regarding removing baffle that makes sense.

Bodeen · Mar 17th, 2011, 06:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jack Klarich View Post

Has this become an option? It should not be IMO

Yes Jack, it is now an option. They also used to come in black instead of chrome only. I would prefer that black one as well. I put one on my RK and Eleft36 states it does exactly that. I'm not sure that the air hitting you with it on is any less, its just from a different angle. It sure cuts down that race up the torso that I was looking to get rid of.

Peace,

Bodeen

Breeze3at · Mar 17th, 2011, 11:00 AM

I have the black version on my '07 FLHTC. I installed it primarily to help direct rain/mist away from my face. I have an oil temp gauge, and have not noticed any difference in temp even in summer.

Mar 16th, 2011, 09:29 PM	#2
Jack Klarich Contributor$ Ride: 2007 Streetbob Join Date: Sep 25th, 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 13,748 My Mood:	Re: Front Fork Air Baffle Quote: Originally Posted by ultra pearl View Post Does anyone have the chrome front fork air baffle(part #58520-79TC) installed on their ultra classic? Does It make much difference to the wind and rain? Does it make your engine run hotter? Here in Canada where it is rather cold, it seems like a good investment. Although it would be better in black than chrome. Dont know about the new part number but my 92 FLHS and 97 FLHT had them from the factory, I think they made a big improvement in air flow __________________ CAPITAL JACK( Nuff Said, We're Burnin Daylight, Let's Ride)

Mar 16th, 2011, 09:47 PM	#3
HDDon Retired Moderators Ride: 2005 FLTRI Join Date: Aug 28th, 2009 Location: Suwannee, Fl Posts: 4,114 My Mood:	Re: Front Fork Air Baffle I'm with Jack my05FLTRI came with it and it gives good airflow over the engine. Seems like there was a thread on this 6-8 months ago.

Mar 16th, 2011, 09:55 PM	#4
eleft36 Community Star Ride: 2007 Softail FXSTC Join Date: Aug 25th, 2008 Location: Fairfield, CT. Posts: 439 My Mood:	Re: Front Fork Air Baffle I find it an excellent improvement, no more wind hitting my chest and racing up to my face to rattle my helmet and pull my glasses off. http://www.hdtalking.com/touring_mod...tml#post105063 (air deflector) Al __________________ 2010 CVO 110" Mufflers Stock A/C Stock Heads Andrews 26 Cams SE 103" Kit Mustang Wide Touring Seat Stock Bars H.D. Oil Cooler 1994 Fat Boy Bags H-D Windshield Thunder Max A/T SCRC member chapter 524 Set up to ride comfortably

Mar 16th, 2011, 10:09 PM	#6
ultra pearl Start The Engine Ride: 2008 FLHTCU Join Date: Jul 29th, 2010 Posts: 47	Re: Front Fork Air Baffle Does it affect engine cooling?

Mar 16th, 2011, 10:22 PM	#7
HDDon Retired Moderators Ride: 2005 FLTRI Join Date: Aug 28th, 2009 Location: Suwannee, Fl Posts: 4,114 My Mood:	Re: Front Fork Air Baffle According to my manual at temps above 70* it directs cooling air to the engine heads and around the rider. If you take it off with temps below 70* the warm air flows up toward the rider.

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Mar 16th, 2011, 09:56 PM	#5
Jack Klarich Contributor$ Ride: 2007 Streetbob Join Date: Sep 25th, 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 13,748 My Mood:	Re: Front Fork Air Baffle Has this become an option? It should not be IMO __________________ CAPITAL JACK( Nuff Said, We're Burnin Daylight, Let's Ride)

Mar 17th, 2011, 12:28 AM	#8
dbmg Contributor$ Ride: 2008 Electra Glide Join Date: Jul 4th, 2010 Posts: 3,252 My Mood:	Re: Front Fork Air Baffle I installed one on my 2008 and it made a big difference for me. I have not taken mine off since installed. I believe it actually directs more air toward the front cylinder. If it was to be a problem, then why on the older bikes it was installed from factory and in combination with the hard lowers on the Ultras? HDDon thats the first info regarding removing baffle that makes sense.

Mar 17th, 2011, 06:48 AM	#9
Bodeen Moderators Ride: 2003 Road King Join Date: Aug 12th, 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,741 My Mood:	Re: Front Fork Air Baffle Quote: Originally Posted by Jack Klarich View Post Has this become an option? It should not be IMO Yes Jack, it is now an option. They also used to come in black instead of chrome only. I would prefer that black one as well. I put one on my RK and Eleft36 states it does exactly that. I'm not sure that the air hitting you with it on is any less, its just from a different angle. It sure cuts down that race up the torso that I was looking to get rid of. Peace, Bodeen

Mar 17th, 2011, 11:00 AM	#10
Breeze3at Contributor$ Ride: 2007 Electra Glide Classic Join Date: Aug 18th, 2009 Location: Warner Robins, GA Posts: 3,570 My Mood:	Re: Front Fork Air Baffle I have the black version on my '07 FLHTC. I installed it primarily to help direct rain/mist away from my face. I have an oil temp gauge, and have not noticed any difference in temp even in summer. __________________ I don't ride fast, but I do ride far.

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