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  1. 04-29-2025, 12:08 PM #1
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    H-D Wind Deflectors

    Bothersome wind buffeting around the rider's head/shoulder area is a known issue with some of the Harley touring model bikes, and I was experiencing it on my RK with the windshield in place.

    One of the potential fixes I found while doing some research is a set of fork-mounted wind deflectors, often referred to as "fangs".

    Found a H-D OEM set NIB on eBay for ~$30 less than MSRP and placed the order.

    Gotta admit I was pretty skeptical, but man was I wrong... These things work and work well. HUGE reduction in helmet buffeting up to ~70mph and a substantial decrease above that. Took me all of about 15 minutes to install. Wasn't sure I'd like how they looked, but they're not terrible... I can deal with it for the benefits provided.

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    #2 04-29-2025, 02:55 PM
    Thanks Hatcreek!! Never heard of them before and just ordered a set off Amazon. Hoping I'll get the same results as you on my Classic.
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    #3 04-29-2025, 03:00 PM
    Hope they work for you, brother... keep us posted.
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    #4 04-29-2025, 03:07 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by hatcreek View Post
    Hope they work for you, brother... keep us posted.
    Thanks and will do! I went with the black since my Classic is black. Those chrome ones really look good on the RK!
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    #5 05-01-2025, 06:43 PM
    Can hardly tell they are on there. Any chrome is good chrome to me. Glad they worked !!
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    #6 05-02-2025, 08:28 AM
    Nice, you will like them. I had them on a bike at one time.
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    #7 05-02-2025, 08:29 AM
    Think I could have gone chrome or black. Thanks again, Hatcreek! Fangs.jpg
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    #8 05-02-2025, 10:50 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by AdamB View Post
    Think I could have gone chrome or black. Thanks again, Hatcreek! Fangs.jpg
    Nice… that was quick!

    I think the black looks good on your bike (new tire, too).

    Have you had a chance to see if they make a difference on the road?
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    #9 05-02-2025, 12:28 PM
    I think the black looks good on your bike (new tire, too).

    Thank you, brother!! Front and back are both new. Now to start wearing them down.

    Have you had a chance to see if they make a difference on the road?

    No sir, not road tested, yet, but hoping, weather permitting, sometime this weekend.
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    #10 05-06-2025, 06:47 PM
    Yes, the "fangs" do a great job of reducing buffeting. I had them on my Heritage, Ultra Classic and now my Road King.
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    #11 05-07-2025, 09:30 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Goldstar225 View Post
    Yes, the "fangs" do a great job of reducing buffeting. I had them on my Heritage, Ultra Classic and now my Road King.
    We need a photo(s) of the RK.
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