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Kunkies
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« on: January 08, 2013, 04:35:05 AM »
My lovely bride (a.k.a., "Santa"), purchased a set of Memphis shades lowers and mounts for my 2000 GL1500CT Honda Valkyrie.

Before I dive in, thought I'd reach out and see if someone has already installed and what, if any tricks of the trade can be had.

Please note: I have a Clearview Sport windshield with a 5 position vent (shortest one Clearview sells).  Don't think it matters much, just thought I'd add that piece of information.

Thanks again in advance for sharing your insights,

-Bob
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mmurffy03
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« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2013, 05:18:49 AM »
thats the shield i bought the other day with the vent how do you like it im  short so i got the small one like you but havent driven it yet its a bit chilly here in ew jersey
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Kunkies
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« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2013, 05:50:59 AM »
Love it, definately reduces the wind streaming up between the windshield and gas tank, especially with the vent FULLY open (go figure).

Also, I'm in the process of installing lowers, so I'll report back how that eliminates the aforementioned buffeting.

When two-up, my passenger (wife) reports she has more wind coming into her neck up, however she usually wears a full face so not an issue.
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« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2013, 06:30:56 AM »
memphis shades on Interstate

memphis shades on tourer, the brackets are reversed on the IS. Hope this helps.  Hoser  Smiley
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CASABROKER
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« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2013, 10:06:16 AM »
I have mine with the bracket's pointing up about 1/2 in below the blinkers with the Memphis shade windshield no more buffeting...
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« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2013, 12:34:02 PM »
My advice... stay away from Big Bike Parts lowers!

I may yet end up with Memphis Shades Lowers by Spring....

see my past thread...   http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,50170.0.html
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CASABROKER
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« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2013, 10:37:28 PM »
Memphis shades a great product.
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Dorkman
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« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2013, 09:14:01 PM »
Quote from: CASABROKER on January 08, 2013, 10:37:28 PM
Memphis shades a great product.



Ditto that.  The MS batwing and the lowers...the bike tracks like it's on rails and with no buffeting.
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98valk
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« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2013, 03:55:13 PM »
memphis makes bigger lowers now. I have the org and these shields bolt right on to org clamps. just have to re-position clamps, or buy their kit which comes with new shorter clamps.

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/fork-deflectors-clear-various-metric-cruiser-models/part/MEM5804
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