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| That's very creative. Just curious about a couple of things. Since the aluminum is so thin, are you still able to adjust them with your feet while moving and still have the hinges tight enough so the deflectors don't move at speed? I'm assuming you used 1/16" sheet since the original plastic is about .125". Will's aluminum deflectors are about .100" thick. In order to bolt the hinges to the fairing did you have to remove the fairing to get the bolts through or were you able to do it with the fairing in place? I bolted mine on as well but I bolted them with a small stainless socket head screw from the outside and fished the nut in behind the fairing but it wasn't easy.
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Cruiser
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Land O Lakes, FL | I love mine. Kept them clear and the are hardly noticeable. I screwed mine in too |
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Puddle Jumper
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| Didn't like the look but surrendered and bought them one hot day in July and will never ride without them again, hot or cold they are awesome. |
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Visionary
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Central Maryland | I agree. they work very well in the cold or hot seasons.
I also have the OEM clear ones; and will probably (eventually) runs a bolt and screw through each mount; that is currently affixed with the 3m double sided tape. Though there is no sign of the tape weakening at this point (2 years now) I guess that would be a prudent action.
I was going to get the "improved version" from Will at Cycleops but he expressed no interest in making a set and matching the sunset red paint color on my 2011 Vision. So I will just stay with the clear; I do believe that with care manipulation of the lowers; they should last for quite a long time.
It does seem easy to make then yourself out of aluminum anyway; as previously posted on this site... so when I have an inkling to do so... I will.
Edited by willtill 2013-03-17 4:11 PM
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Puddle Jumper
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Alberta | marcparnes - 2013-03-15 3:47 PM
That's very creative. Just curious about a couple of things. Since the aluminum is so thin, are you still able to adjust them with your feet while moving and still have the hinges tight enough so the deflectors don't move at speed? I'm assuming you used 1/16" sheet since the original plastic is about .125". Will's aluminum deflectors are about .100" thick. In order to bolt the hinges to the fairing did you have to remove the fairing to get the bolts through or were you able to do it with the fairing in place? I bolted mine on as well but I bolted them with a small stainless socket head screw from the outside and fished the nut in behind the fairing but it wasn't easy.
Marc
I won't move them with my feet, I'll adjust them by hand. I did have to remove the side fairing, along with 7 other major pieces to do what I wanted. Also I noticed that everyone who submitted photos of their deflectors has the long narrow end pointing forward. I determined that the deflector can't move fully forward because it hits the hinge. I reversed the hinge so the long narrow end is pointing rearward and the deflector has full movement without touching the hinge. I like the look better as the hinge has that nice long flowing look to it. |
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Iron Butt
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Manchester, CT | Pictures? |
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Iron Butt
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| Bad Horsie - 2013-03-31 3:32 PM
marcparnes - 2013-03-15 3:47 PM
That's very creative. Just curious about a couple of things. Since the aluminum is so thin, are you still able to adjust them with your feet while moving and still have the hinges tight enough so the deflectors don't move at speed? I'm assuming you used 1/16" sheet since the original plastic is about .125". Will's aluminum deflectors are about .100" thick. In order to bolt the hinges to the fairing did you have to remove the fairing to get the bolts through or were you able to do it with the fairing in place? I bolted mine on as well but I bolted them with a small stainless socket head screw from the outside and fished the nut in behind the fairing but it wasn't easy.
Marc
I won't move them with my feet, I'll adjust them by hand. I did have to remove the side fairing, along with 7 other major pieces to do what I wanted. Also I noticed that everyone who submitted photos of their deflectors has the long narrow end pointing forward. I determined that the deflector can't move fully forward because it hits the hinge. I reversed the hinge so the long narrow end is pointing rearward and the deflector has full movement without touching the hinge. I like the look better as the hinge has that nice long flowing look to it.I think they designed it so there is more attaching surface forward of the hinge in order to better support it against the wind. Of course if they're bolted on it makes no difference. I'd like to see a picture also if you can.
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Glendale, AZ United States | I just had a quick question since I saw this thread. I would like to purchase the lower wind deflectors on my Vision and would prefer the color-matched cycleops version as opposed to the OEM plastic. The kicker is the mounting hardware. Cycleops does not sell the mounting hardware and it seems crazy to spend the 250 bucks for the OEM version in addition to the cycleops, which is a grip in itself. Does anybody know or can recommend where I can buy the mounting hardware separately if available? Thanks, Vlad. |
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Visionary
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Best I can recommend is to buy the OEM and sell the plastic lowers in the classifieds to someone who likes the clear look. |
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Glendale, AZ United States | Nozzledog - 2013-12-09 11:31 PM
Best I can recommend is to buy the OEM and sell the plastic lowers in the classifieds to someone who likes the clear look.
This must be a patent thing? I already looked at the classifieds and didn't see anything. I'm sure there are many folks out there who would like the cycleops version. I guess I have no choice but to go with the OEM or the Air wings. Nice to know aftermarket folks got "on board" with the Vision considering these are the only two options you have six years after Vision roll out, but we have a ton of chrome useless "doohickies" you can buy. Sorry, just venting, but I'm sure you can understand my frustration. Thanks for the info, Vlad. |
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Visionary
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Jasper, MO | Vladezip - 2013-12-10 1:05 AM
Nozzledog - 2013-12-09 11:31 PM
Best I can recommend is to buy the OEM and sell the plastic lowers in the classifieds to someone who likes the clear look.
This must be a patent thing? I already looked at the classifieds and didn't see anything. I'm sure there are many folks out there who would like the cycleops version. I guess I have no choice but to go with the OEM or the Air wings. Nice to know aftermarket folks got "on board" with the Vision
Nope, not a patent thing. Purely economics. The aftermarket guys said they can't produce the hardware for the same or lower price than Victory can. If they could, they would.
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Glendale, AZ United States | rdbudd - 2013-12-10 8:39 AM
Vladezip - 2013-12-10 1:05 AM
Nozzledog - 2013-12-09 11:31 PM
Best I can recommend is to buy the OEM and sell the plastic lowers in the classifieds to someone who likes the clear look.
This must be a patent thing? I already looked at the classifieds and didn't see anything. I'm sure there are many folks out there who would like the cycleops version. I guess I have no choice but to go with the OEM or the Air wings. Nice to know aftermarket folks got "on board" with the Vision
Nope, not a patent thing. Purely economics. The aftermarket guys said they can't produce the hardware for the same or lower price than Victory can. If they could, they would.
Ronnie
250 bucks for two pieces of plastic and four mounting brackets. It is what it is I guess. Thanks for the update. Vlad |
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Puddle Jumper
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Madrid, --- Spain | I just own my 2010 Vision for a couple of weeks, and I love the lower deflectors. Dont worry about the aspect. In winter you'll feel the difference, and I was told that in summer also, as it guides air into the engine for ventilation... |
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Tourer
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West Salem, WI United States | PhantomX - 2013-03-17 10:53 AM I love mine. Kept them clear and the are hardly noticeable. I screwed mine in too How did you screw them in? Are there posts on the backside for screws, or did you drill through and use some hardware? Got a picture? |
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Cruiser
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| I had them from the beginning and have had periods of time when I had to ride without them... I can say without hesitation that for me they are at the top of my list of the most practical pieces of equipment on the bike... I have the chrome deflectors... The only issue I do have is getting them to stay flared... I have to figure a way to tighten the mounts..... Has anyone else been able to solve this issue?
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Cruiser
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Land O Lakes, FL | +1 on lowers. I had mine bolted on as well without removing the panels and I wouldn't be without them. They follow the lines very well and I don't think they look bad at all. Love mine... |
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