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| Hey All Just wondering if anyone might have one Lower Air Deflector that they would like to part with. Mine broke today. I have my base sticker on it so everytime I enter the base ti have to flair my left Lower Air Deflector to show my sticker. I have been gentle, however, today it broke.... Please email my if you can help. biker_dinks@hotmail.com Thanks
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Central Florida | Gerica - 2009-08-16 11:36 PM
Hey All Just wondering if anyone might have one Lower Air Deflector that they would like to part with. Mine broke today. I have my base sticker on it so everytime I enter the base ti have to flair my left Lower Air Deflector to show my sticker. I have been gentle, however, today it broke.... Please email my if you can help. biker_dinks@hotmail.com Thanks
Are you looking for the Plexi only portion??
I am getting a set in this week and will NOT be using the factory plexi BUT instead will be using
Billet replacement deflectors from cycleops!
http://www.cycleopsusa.com/custombillet.html#wd
Let me know!
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| Was at the AVR this past weekend and talked a dealer about a Vision that they put Class tinting on the back of his uppers and lowers that looked great. He also had it done on the back of the windshield. I thought it was a C Baileys shield until he told me. Looked GREAT! |
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Marysville Washngton | Well, I broke my right one the other day. I am going to a glass shop to see if they can fabricate one for me for less than what new ones cost from Victory. If they cannot, I will probably buy the aluminum ones and will then have a left one for you to consider.
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Tri Cities, WA | I just put a new set on my ride and I really wanted them in black. Thanks for the link and info. Now i can have them in black if I want. I have to admit the thickness of the LEX have always concerned me and I wondered if they would break easly and from the sounds of it and looks of them after the install they do seem like they will break pretty easy. So I have been really taking an extra min when i want to adjust them so i dont break them either. I already paid 200+ for the lowers now another 149.00 for the dark ones. I love my addiction to bikes but It never ends does it ROFLOL. my wife is going to kill me once she see's these new black ones on my ride. SHHH dont tell her... Easier to ask for forgivness than premission right guys. |
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Central Florida | Spend the $$ on the Billet ones! they dont break and are available in Black, SuperSteel Grey, brushed Aluminum,Show quality chrome
and just about any custom color you might like. You can push them in and out with your foot while you are riding!
Aluminum will not break! any plexi or lexan will eventually crack because Victory placed holes TOO close to edge!(IMHO)
I do not work for Cycleops or have any interest in his company!
www.cycleopsusa.com Will Molino 305-345-9444 Tell him you want the Devils's discount
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New Bohemia, VA | do you still glue them on to the cowl or has someone figured out a good hardware mountng. I don't want something like that flying off, but I think I could live with these instead of the GWing looking things... |
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Central Florida | varyder - 2009-08-18 1:57 PM
do you still glue them on to the cowl or has someone figured out a good hardware mountng. I don't want something like that flying off, but I think I could live with these instead of the GWing looking things...
you have to use Victory suppled hardware and adhesive for now!
He is looking into different system for attaching but it is still out there in development land!
I have not heard of anyone losing their deflectors after the first batch out of the box!
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New Bohemia, VA | thanks DB--- I think I keep thinking down the road when the adhesive become good and dried out after a few years and your sailing down the highway and rech out and adjust the sucker and it comes off in your hand.
that has been my concern from the beginning and i continue the resistance from getting them because of a) the looks and b) i didn't have a serious heat issue until i got shed of my exhaust leak. them suckers get hot, but always bareable.
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Central Florida | varyder - 2009-08-18 3:55 PM
thanks DB--- I think I keep thinking down the road when the adhesive become good and dried out after a few years and your sailing down the highway and rech out and adjust the sucker and it comes off in your hand.
that has been my concern from the beginning and i continue the resistance from getting them because of a) the looks and b) i didn't have a serious heat issue until i got shed of my exhaust leak. them suckers get hot, but always bareable.
the billets give a "I belong there appearance" and on the 90+ days they could be helpful....
I have fought them for the same reasons as you! A buddy of mine put them on his Vision and is so thrilled with them that I had to get em. I ordered the high gloss black and will pick them up in South Florida on august 30th at local bike show.
Cycleops has a lot more stuff for other Vics(so I havent really needed anything from him before)
but his stuff is top notch even though some of the flames and stuff is over the top for me and my Vision. I prefer subtle to overblown!!!
I am also thinking it wouldnt be such a big deal to mount them with screw or slide-on type mount.
for now I will be doing it factory spec.
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Central Florida | Gerica - 2009-08-16 11:36 PM
Hey All Just wondering if anyone might have one Lower Air Deflector that they would like to part with. Mine broke today. I have my base sticker on it so everytime I enter the base ti have to flair my left Lower Air Deflector to show my sticker. I have been gentle, however, today it broke.... Please email my if you can help. biker_dinks@hotmail.com Thanks
I will be sending out my stock plexi lowers to Gerry as soon as they come in!
No charge to him for parts or shipping.
Thanks for your service in the armed forces of our closest Ally to the North!
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North Orange County CA | devilboy - 2009-08-18 2:32 PM
Gerica - 2009-08-16 11:36 PM
Hey All Just wondering if anyone might have one Lower Air Deflector that they would like to part with. Mine broke today. I have my base sticker on it so everytime I enter the base ti have to flair my left Lower Air Deflector to show my sticker. I have been gentle, however, today it broke.... Please email my if you can help. biker_dinks@hotmail.com Thanks
I will be sending out my stock plexi lowers to Gerry as soon as they come in!
No charge to him for parts or shipping.
Thanks for your service in the armed forces of our closest Ally to the North!
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Perry Hall, MD | Anyone tried the Baker deflectors? Looks like they bolt on, but the one image on their site leaves too much to the imagination. Would like to see more and hear from others about the product. The $100 savings is tempting, but on a bike as stylish as the Vision the decision has to go beyond just the price.
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Central Florida | lennyb - 2009-08-24 6:57 PM
Anyone tried the Baker deflectors? Looks like they bolt on, but the one image on their site leaves too much to the imagination. Would like to see more and hear from others about the product. The $100 savings is tempting, but on a bike as stylish as the Vision the decision has to go beyond just the price.
http://www.bakerbuilt.com/Victory.htm
I havent seen these before. But looking at them they don't seem to have the level of adjustability the Vic ones have and they are still plexi and prone to cracking. The billet ones do not weigh much more than the plexi and due to less flex of billet, they will deflect larger volume of air.... |
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N. Miami, Florida | Hey guys, Will from CycleOps USA here. Just joined up after one of your guys ordered a set of our lowers. He told me he found them here so I figured I'd check it out. Thanks for letting the guys know about what we do Marc, I really appreciate it. If you guys have any questions, that Marc hasn't already answered  , I'd be happy to fill you in. All he points he made are correct: 1) The holes are ridiculously close to the edge for plex, too too closei to hold up for long, especially due to the constant wind stress and that they're always being pulled and pushed in and out for adjustment. Like Marc said, you can kick ours in and out with your feet a thousand times, without concern, and without cringing for fear of breakage each and every time. . 2) More than one person has told me due to the added stiffness of the billet that they don't flex and therefore flow even more air than the stock lowers. 3) Tinting is fine for looks, but does nothing to add strength, our are virtually indestructable short of a wreck. 4) Compared to those Wing Dings or whatever they are that someone posted, there is none when it comes to the look of theirs versus ours, is there? Theirs stick out like a sore (albeit square!) thumb, while ours compliment your bike no matter what color or finish you choose. 5) Ours are guaranteed against breakage for life. 6) Several standard finishes, not to mention limitless choice of custom finishes available: Plating comes in Triple Show Chrome, as well as Nickel, pure 24K Gold, and even copper (requires a clearcoat to preserve the color).; Powder coating in our standard Gloss Black or Charcoal Black Metallic (Steel Gray), not to mention too many custom PC colors to mention. For those wishing to match their factory paint, we also offer them sanded out to 320 and ready for your dealer or body shop to paint them. Here are a few pics of the chromed versions. The pic showing them mounted was photoshopped, so if it doesn't look perfect that's why. Thanks for everyone's interest, ride safe, and I'll hope to hear from you for any help I can give.  
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Houston, TX | Ahhhh....
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Cottage Grove, Mn | Let me see if i understand correctly: you have to buy the Vision lowers for $249 (just so i can have the mounting brackets) then the basic black power coat from cycleops $149 total of $398 for lower defectors. f you want chrome (the only way to go) it's $578. Either way thats a lot of cash to move some heat, cold or rain. Unless someone can tell me of a supplier for just the mounting brackets.
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Central Florida | Blackjack - 2009-08-25 6:30 AM
Let me see if i understand correctly: you have to buy the Vision lowers for $249 (just so i can have the mounting brackets) then the basic black power coat from cycleops $149 total of $398 for lower defectors. f you want chrome (the only way to go) it's $578. Either way thats a lot of cash to move some heat, cold or rain. Unless someone can tell me of a supplier for just the mounting brackets.
Blackjack
I tried desperately to find hardware for lowers. I checked every website for something similar and it doesnt exist. There are victory dealers who will discount considerably the price of the lowers from $249- I Paid $200 minus 10% cash back at my local dealer on future purchase.
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Tell him devilboy sent you for your additional discount.
chrome is $329/pair minus discount!!
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Anderson, IN (48mi NE of downtown Indianapolis) | I too paid $200 at the local Vic dealer. The absolute best money I have spent on the Vision. Those things are very functional. Adjustable from zero wind to blow-your-pants-up-to-your-knees. I was skepticle about the holes being so close to the edge of the plastic and the stick-on mounting method. I ride 25 miles one way on interstate 5 days per week every week to work. I fold them out every morning before I leave for work then back in for my ride home. Had them for about 7 months now. No problems, no complaints. I can see the metal ones being more durable and probably would have bought those if I knew they existed at the time. Like I said, though, I have no complaints about the plastic ones. They are worth every penny. |
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Marysville Washngton | I ordered a pair of the chrome ones from Cycleops. I will have a good left side lower available to anyone that might need it once I install the new ones. |
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Lavon, TX | I just installed the gloss black finished billet ones from Cycleops - my wife had been in a hurry to clean the bike prior to a weekend trip, and the upper connection on the passenger side of the factory plexiglass ones snapped.
For $135 (with the vision riders discount), I now have a far superior set. These blend into the sides of my black Vision such that they are barely noticable.
During summer riding in Texas, I had problems with the plexiglass wherein, when running near triple digits, the force of the wind would cause them to flare open - thus losing the heat dissipation that I'd bought them for. I suppose it was my gradual tightening of their tension in order to alleviate this issue that contributed to my wife's accidental breakage.
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Goldsboro, NC | Thank gawd charbin is in Texas!
The commandment says not to covet my neighbor's wife. Since he is in TX and I'm in NC.. we're not neighbors.
charbin - 2009-08-26 10:16 AM
I just installed the gloss black finished billet ones from Cycleops - my wife had been in a hurry to clean the bike prior to a weekend trip, and the upper connection on the passenger side of the factory plexiglass ones snapped.
Holy turtle wax, charbin, how did you get you wife to do THAT?!?
If I even suggested that my wife wash my bike, I would be in the doghouse and the bike would be on ebay with a BUYITNOW price of $25.
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Lavon, TX | Guess I'd have to say that I'm one LUCKY guy - she likes to ride as much (maybe even more, if that's possible) than I do.
I drive, and she gazes at the countryside - she hands me the Gatorade jug every so often to ensure that I stay hydrated. She applies sunscreen to my face to make sure that I don't burn, and always has a tube of chapstick handy for our lips.
At gas stops, she hops off, inserts the credit card, hands me the pump, counts off the tenths of gallons, and grabs a rag in case I accidentally spill any.
I don't need no stinking reverse - she gladly pushes (gently from the front fairing) whenever it is necessary to back our baby up.
We attend motorcycle rallies quite regularly, and she helps me to spot the best scenery.
The only times that I ride without her is when going to/from the dealer for maintenance (we just cleared 15K on the odometer).
I thought that she would kill me when I ordered and installed all of the factory chrome as well as an LED system - instead, she simply beamed with pride at how great it all looked.
We'll be celebrating our 5th anniversary soon, and are flying down to Cancun over Labor Day to snorkel with the Whale Sharks (something that was on her bucket list).
Yes, I'm definitely one LUCKY guy!
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Allen Park, MI | Blackjack - 2009-08-25 6:30 AM
Let me see if i understand correctly: you have to buy the Vision lowers for $249 (just so i can have the mounting brackets) then the basic black power coat from cycleops $149 total of $398 for lower defectors. f you want chrome (the only way to go) it's $578. Either way thats a lot of cash to move some heat, cold or rain. Unless someone can tell me of a supplier for just the mounting brackets.
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...ya I was all excited about cyclops coming out with them....but to spend $249 just for brackets??? I missed the part about "replacement" deflectors...bummer. Too rich for this guy.  |
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Central Florida | Prostreet1 - 2009-08-27 7:53 PM
Blackjack - 2009-08-25 6:30 AM
Let me see if i understand correctly: you have to buy the Vision lowers for $249 (just so i can have the mounting brackets) then the basic black power coat from cycleops $149 total of $398 for lower defectors. f you want chrome (the only way to go) it's $578. Either way thats a lot of cash to move some heat, cold or rain. Unless someone can tell me of a supplier for just the mounting brackets.
Blackjack
...ya I was all excited about cyclops coming out with them....but to spend $249 just for brackets??? I missed the part about "replacement" deflectors...bummer. Too rich for this guy.
Hell if you can afford all the other add ons(like the rest of us) whats a couple more $$.
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Richmond, Virginia | flip flops? tank shirt? shorty shorts? Ok, i love you guys but i gotta say something here. When you come into my hospitals emergency room torn to shreds with no ability to repair the only set of skin you got. DONT DARE CRY AND SAY "WHY ME"....
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Cottage Grove, Mn | devilboy - 2009-08-27 8:41 PM
Prostreet1 - 2009-08-27 7:53 PM
Blackjack - 2009-08-25 6:30 AM
Let me see if i understand correctly: you have to buy the Vision lowers for $249 (just so i can have the mounting brackets) then the basic black power coat from cycleops $149 total of $398 for lower defectors. f you want chrome (the only way to go) it's $578. Either way thats a lot of cash to move some heat, cold or rain. Unless someone can tell me of a supplier for just the mounting brackets.
Blackjack
...ya I was all excited about cyclops coming out with them....but to spend $249 just for brackets??? I missed the part about "replacement" deflectors...bummer. Too rich for this guy.
Hell if you can afford all the other add ons(like the rest of us) whats a couple more $$.
IMHO the Victory units with Plexi are not fully functional and subject to cracking due to mounting holes mounted very close to edge. BUT I can't tell you how to spend your money
Devilboy
Believe me I have NOOO problem spending money on either one of my bikes, but it has to make since to me and spending $200 plus just to get $50 worth of brackets does not make sense (kind of like kissing your sister) especially since I do not have a huge problem with the heat coming from the motor even in triple digit temps.
Hell I would buy them just for the looks just not at that price.
I can only wonder why Cycleops dose not make the brackets for their lowers.
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Allen Park, MI | Blackjack - 2009-08-28 6:21 AM
devilboy - 2009-08-27 8:41 PM
Prostreet1 - 2009-08-27 7:53 PM
Blackjack - 2009-08-25 6:30 AM
Let me see if i understand correctly: you have to buy the Vision lowers for $249 (just so i can have the mounting brackets) then the basic black power coat from cycleops $149 total of $398 for lower defectors. f you want chrome (the only way to go) it's $578. Either way thats a lot of cash to move some heat, cold or rain. Unless someone can tell me of a supplier for just the mounting brackets.
Blackjack
...ya I was all excited about cyclops coming out with them....but to spend $249 just for brackets??? I missed the part about "replacement" deflectors...bummer. Too rich for this guy.
Hell if you can afford all the other add ons(like the rest of us) whats a couple more $$.
IMHO the Victory units with Plexi are not fully functional and subject to cracking due to mounting holes mounted very close to edge. BUT I can't tell you how to spend your money
Devilboy
Believe me I have NOOO problem spending money on either one of my bikes, but it has to make since to me and spending $200 plus just to get $50 worth of brackets does not make sense (kind of like kissing your sister) especially since I do not have a huge problem with the heat coming from the motor even in triple digit temps.
Hell I would buy them just for the looks just not at that price.
I can only wonder why Cycleops dose not make the brackets for their lowers.
Agreed Blackjack...I believe Will (Cycleops) said the brackets were to involved to replicate. Again I would buy these in a heartbeat IF I already had the stock deflectors already...they are pretty sharp looking and I have already heard, read as well as been told how much these deflectors help for cooling as well as blocking of the cold. Everyone has said that it is the one upgrade they would never do without. So I guess I will purchase the stock ones....and maybe just maybe next year I will find a way to justify buying the "replacements". Hey I don't mind the 2 cents or opinions such as Devilboys...he's a good joe. Its just a money thing with me as you stated above.
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New Bohemia, VA | all right, where are the intelligent folk making fabbing the brackets for these things? can it be that hard???? I've not looked at this things up close as I've not had no interest until the billets came along. I still want to solid mount these things and not "tape" them on, that is just wrong to itself. yeah, it'll hold for a few years but you will not stop the glue deteriation and someone brushes against it or you're adjusting going down the road and it comes off in your hand. let's make this a permanent fixture, someone. |
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Central Florida | Blackjack - 2009-08-28 6:21 AM
devilboy - 2009-08-27 8:41 PM
Prostreet1 - 2009-08-27 7:53 PM
Blackjack - 2009-08-25 6:30 AM
Let me see if i understand correctly: you have to buy the Vision lowers for $249 (just so i can have the mounting brackets) then the basic black power coat from cycleops $149 total of $398 for lower defectors. f you want chrome (the only way to go) it's $578. Either way thats a lot of cash to move some heat, cold or rain. Unless someone can tell me of a supplier for just the mounting brackets.
Blackjack
...ya I was all excited about cyclops coming out with them....but to spend $249 just for brackets??? I missed the part about "replacement" deflectors...bummer. Too rich for this guy.
Hell if you can afford all the other add ons(like the rest of us) whats a couple more $$.
IMHO the Victory units with Plexi are not fully functional and subject to cracking due to mounting holes mounted very close to edge. BUT I can't tell you how to spend your money
Devilboy
Believe me I have NOOO problem spending money on either one of my bikes, but it has to make since to me and spending $200 plus just to get $50 worth of brackets does not make sense (kind of like kissing your sister) especially since I do not have a huge problem with the heat coming from the motor even in triple digit temps.
Hell I would buy them just for the looks just not at that price.
I can only wonder why Cycleops dose not make the brackets for their lowers.
I agree it is a big chunk of money. I looked through every motorcycle and automotive website looking at mounting brackets that might work, I found nothing.
I am sure there are other ways to do it.
Yes it does kill me to spend $180(discounted price) for deflector package. and then $149 for billet
I met Gerry up in Canada and sent him my plexis(no charge shipping or for product)
and we have had great discussions on how to fix the world
I have never purchased anything from Will before, I know him almost 3 years. I guess the bigger problem was with the plexi deflectors and he saw a market and filled the void! Good old American Free Enterprise. He is looking at mounting solutions but nothing has jumped out and bit him yet!
I never had the lowers and was talked into them by a VMC buddy. HUGE difference!
I dont presume to spend anyone elses money, but I am sure if you can swing a Vision, you probably have a couple of dollars leftover for extras....
Ride Safe and Stay Cool!
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Cottage Grove, Mn | devilboy - 2009-08-28 9:06 AM
Blackjack - 2009-08-28 6:21 AM
devilboy - 2009-08-27 8:41 PM
Prostreet1 - 2009-08-27 7:53 PM
Blackjack - 2009-08-25 6:30 AM
Let me see if i understand correctly: you have to buy the Vision lowers for $249 (just so i can have the mounting brackets) then the basic black power coat from cycleops $149 total of $398 for lower defectors. f you want chrome (the only way to go) it's $578. Either way thats a lot of cash to move some heat, cold or rain. Unless someone can tell me of a supplier for just the mounting brackets.
Blackjack
...ya I was all excited about cyclops coming out with them....but to spend $249 just for brackets??? I missed the part about "replacement" deflectors...bummer. Too rich for this guy.
Hell if you can afford all the other add ons(like the rest of us) whats a couple more $$.
IMHO the Victory units with Plexi are not fully functional and subject to cracking due to mounting holes mounted very close to edge. BUT I can't tell you how to spend your money
Devilboy
Believe me I have NOOO problem spending money on either one of my bikes, but it has to make since to me and spending $200 plus just to get $50 worth of brackets does not make sense (kind of like kissing your sister) especially since I do not have a huge problem with the heat coming from the motor even in triple digit temps.
Hell I would buy them just for the looks just not at that price.
I can only wonder why Cycleops dose not make the brackets for their lowers.
I agree it is a big chunk of money. I looked through every motorcycle and automotive website looking at mounting brackets that might work, I found nothing.
I am sure there are other ways to do it.
Yes it does kill me to spend $180(discounted price) for deflector package. and then $149 for billet
I met Gerry up in Canada and sent him my plexis(no charge shipping or for product)
and we have had great discussions on how to fix the world
I have never purchased anything from Will before, I know him almost 3 years. I guess the bigger problem was with the plexi deflectors and he saw a market and filled the void! Good old American Free Enterprise. He is looking at mounting solutions but nothing has jumped out and bit him yet!
I never had the lowers and was talked into them by a VMC buddy. HUGE difference!
I dont presume to spend anyone elses money, but I am sure if you can swing a Vision, you probably have a couple of dollars leftover for extras....
Ride Safe and Stay Cool!
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Eau Claire WIS. 09 vision | how about baker wings mount with screws on fairing never fall off and lower part and upper adjust seperatly. i have them and really like them got them in red and 15ft. from bike you can hardly see them...dave |
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Central Florida | Blackjack - 2009-08-28 6:31 PM
devilboy - 2009-08-28 9:06 AM
Blackjack - 2009-08-28 6:21 AM
devilboy - 2009-08-27 8:41 PM
Prostreet1 - 2009-08-27 7:53 PM
Blackjack - 2009-08-25 6:30 AM
Let me see if i understand correctly: you have to buy the Vision lowers for $249 (just so i can have the mounting brackets) then the basic black power coat from cycleops $149 total of $398 for lower defectors. f you want chrome (the only way to go) it's $578. Either way thats a lot of cash to move some heat, cold or rain. Unless someone can tell me of a supplier for just the mounting brackets.
Blackjack
...ya I was all excited about cyclops coming out with them....but to spend $249 just for brackets??? I missed the part about "replacement" deflectors...bummer. Too rich for this guy.
Hell if you can afford all the other add ons(like the rest of us) whats a couple more $$.
IMHO the Victory units with Plexi are not fully functional and subject to cracking due to mounting holes mounted very close to edge. BUT I can't tell you how to spend your money
Devilboy
Believe me I have NOOO problem spending money on either one of my bikes, but it has to make since to me and spending $200 plus just to get $50 worth of brackets does not make sense (kind of like kissing your sister) especially since I do not have a huge problem with the heat coming from the motor even in triple digit temps.
Hell I would buy them just for the looks just not at that price.
I can only wonder why Cycleops dose not make the brackets for their lowers.
I agree it is a big chunk of money. I looked through every motorcycle and automotive website looking at mounting brackets that might work, I found nothing.
I am sure there are other ways to do it.
Yes it does kill me to spend $180(discounted price) for deflector package. and then $149 for billet
I met Gerry up in Canada and sent him my plexis(no charge shipping or for product)
and we have had great discussions on how to fix the world
I have never purchased anything from Will before, I know him almost 3 years. I guess the bigger problem was with the plexi deflectors and he saw a market and filled the void! Good old American Free Enterprise. He is looking at mounting solutions but nothing has jumped out and bit him yet!
I never had the lowers and was talked into them by a VMC buddy. HUGE difference!
I dont presume to spend anyone elses money, but I am sure if you can swing a Vision, you probably have a couple of dollars leftover for extras....
Ride Safe and Stay Cool!
Then stop telling me i'm a cheap Bastard.
Hey Jerry I dont know you well enough to call you a cheap bastard!
Maybe if I got to know you better
Edited by devilboy 2009-08-28 8:01 PM
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N. Miami, Florida | V spot - 2009-08-27 6:00 PM Installed the new chrome ones last night. They sure look purty. Here Tim, let me help you show 'em off a little since a picture is worth a thousand words! For those not familiar wih me or my company, the one thing you can be sure of is no one will give you the quality level of chrome I offer. I pay through the nose and there are many places I can do it for less, but to me, it's so much better it's worth every penny extra.  
Edited by CycleOps USA 2009-08-29 3:06 PM
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Perry Hall, MD | Hey Dave, any chance of posting some pics of the Baker wings on your bike? |
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N. Miami, Florida | Hey guys, thought I'd chime in and give some insight about the hinge/brackets. As for getting your hands on some, that should be easier than you think. Why? Because all those who have broken theirs had to get replacement kits to get the plexi wings, meaning the brackets they had to buy to get them are around somewhere. I bet if you post a 'Want to Buy' thread. All who've had to buy a kit to get new plexi wings to replace their broken ones likely still have hinges laying around and I'm sure they'll sell them to you. Secondly, the hinges are the bigger expense in the kit as we all know the plastic wings themselves are the cheaper parts. This said, even if I did make and offer them, you probably would't save a whole bunch. Mark shopped around and got his for well under $200, $180 actually I think. This said, at $180 + $135 (discounted member price) it's $315 or so total to add our billet deflectors. Then, if you consider someone would likely buy the new clear ones from the kit for probably $50-100, it's not so bad after all. As for making the hinges, they're a somewhat complicated fabrication. First, the way they attach to the lowers themselves is quite unique with the little welded 'arms', and secondly, the base is not only adjustable for tension, they also have compound curves, and each of the four hinges are different in this regard, the bottom of each having opposing curves. This means 4 different bracket bases are needed. Since Vics volume is great, they cast them in large numbers making them cost effective, relatively speaking. Now if it were the same one in all 4 places I'd make them up, but to do 4 different ones would be too costly for the numbers we'd have to do. For the added airflow provided by our stiffer lowers over the flexible stock units, their last-forever durability, and the fact that they dress up and customize your ride, it's pretty much a no brainer. Any of you guys other than Marc that have received yours by now care to give your two cents about them here? |
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Eau Claire WIS. 09 vision | pic in my gallery of baker wings and cost is only about 150.00 and if i want down the line replace plexi wiht stainless.... |
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| I can't understand why you would want to draw attention to that area on the bike. No disrespect to Will, but I think they do nothing for the look of the bike and it's lines. I have the Vic clears ones on, and yes at 70 - 80 all day on the Hwy they will move a tad, but they don't look like big honking chrome pices hanging on the bike. Also not disrespect to V-Spot, but they just don't do anything for your blue bike, especially with the asphalt reflection. Maybe if they were the same color of the bike??? Functionally they must be better, the way they fit the bike is another question. Again this is only my opinion.
Edited by Bubba 2009-09-09 9:06 AM
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Goldsboro, NC | Charbin...
Whatever you do.... do NOT let that one go. Butter her up and treat her like diamonds, for she is even more rare.
trailbarge
charbin - 2009-08-26 3:19 PM
Guess I'd have to say that I'm one LUCKY guy - she likes to ride as much (maybe even more, if that's possible) than I do.
I drive, and she gazes at the countryside - she hands me the Gatorade jug every so often to ensure that I stay hydrated. She applies sunscreen to my face to make sure that I don't burn, and always has a tube of chapstick handy for our lips.
At gas stops, she hops off, inserts the credit card, hands me the pump, counts off the tenths of gallons, and grabs a rag in case I accidentally spill any.
I don't need no stinking reverse - she gladly pushes (gently from the front fairing) whenever it is necessary to back our baby up.
We attend motorcycle rallies quite regularly, and she helps me to spot the best scenery.
The only times that I ride without her is when going to/from the dealer for maintenance (we just cleared 15K on the odometer).
I thought that she would kill me when I ordered and installed all of the factory chrome as well as an LED system - instead, she simply beamed with pride at how great it all looked.
We'll be celebrating our 5th anniversary soon, and are flying down to Cancun over Labor Day to snorkel with the Whale Sharks (something that was on her bucket list).
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Marysville Washngton | Bubba
My clear deflectors from the factory snapped in half as I walked by them and the right side caught the corner of a cargo pocket on my shorts. I really don't care for the heat as I am warm blooded but did not want to pay to order a complete replacement set from Victory and I did not want to take a chance on breaking them again either. If Victory would sell them seperately it might be a whole different situation but the plexi ones are very fragile. So, I went looking. CycleOps had the only good alternative on the market but I did not like any of the colors so went with chrome. I will be adding some chrome to the rest of the bike as time goes by so it seemed like a durable, sustainable and will match more and more as time goes by. As for that area and the look...well, refer to my remark about being warm blooded. There are trade offs associated with everything I guess. Clear or chrome, this is the best way so far to cool the legs down. As to the reflection of the gravel...next time I will try and get one of Songfan's Blue Ice Girls in the reflection. |
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| Again no disrespect intended. Just my 2 pennies worth. If they work for you thats all that counts. |
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N. Miami, Florida | Well guys, I want to thank those of you who purchased our new billet deflectors. I also want to make sure everyone's completely happy with them (Hope so!! ) while I'm at it. We've added some more photos if you want to see more installed pics... CLICK the link: http://www.cycleopsusa.com/custombillet.html#wd BTW Frank, no offense taken, as I know you well enough to know that, so it's all good, to each their own.
Edited by CycleOps USA 2009-09-14 8:42 PM
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Tri Cities, WA | I plan to buy the gloss black ones this fall from cyclops. So "Will" look for my order soon to West Richland, WA sir.
Folks I to had to make a choice of function over form. I did not like the looks of the lowers and felt it took away from the front fairing look. But after heat issues from the motor I gave in and put them on. I can say that they do work very well for thier intended use. I'm very pleased with the end results. I wish there was another way to get the same results I am getting with them now and i think going to cyclops new gloss balck ones will make them disappear more and give me the best of both worlds I'm looking for. Just my two cents. |
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Lavon, TX | I agree completely - that is exactly what I did also. The gloss black ones do "blend" into the front of my black bike (if only I had black hex screws - those shiny heads are noticable). |
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