Memphis Shades OR Baker Air Wings OR Something else?

[Galex]

Hello again folks!  ok so the next thing I'm exploring are wind deflectors.  I have a stock windshield, I'm looking for a smoother highway ride, less air turbulence (I do experience helmet buffeting above 65 mph).  I hear it can also help cool the ride in summer)  I like how the Memphis style I've seen in pics.  looking for feedback from those who have either.  thanks!

[Flrider]

There are lots that swear by the baker air wings and they do come up for sale on the classieds avery once in awhile

[TJ]

Baker Air Wing... 

[sixlow]

When say Memphis I assume you are asking about the "Bat wing fairing" they make, I have no experience with that, memphis makes tall shields as well, I had one and believe the stock shield is way better however you are a tall guy and need more shield height to eliminate head buffeting, Clearview shields makes them taller and wider than stock, I went 2" higher and it helped greatly and I still see over it. The baker wings will stop the wind from blowing up your shirt but also trap in heat ! I run the bakers in winter and with the taller shield I feel less wind than on my I/S with a taller shield as well. Making the Valk fit your taste is fun isn't it ?

[Galex]

I'm talking about fork mounted lower air deflectors.  the primary reason for me is to reduce helmet buffeting at highway speeds.  I've also read that by redirecting airflow it may keep the rider a little cooler during summer ride, but its the buffeting condition I'm looking to improve. 

I came across this post which talks about "Rifle - Classic Lowers" which also appeal to me:
http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,56303.msg543905.html#msg543905   

[Pete]

Baker Air Wings stopped most of the buffeting on a Standard.
You can also make you own using:

Parts - everything came from Ace or Home Depot

1 - sheet 1' by 2' Lexan
2 - pipe clamps with electrical ground connection 1/4x20
2 - 6" 1/4x20 carriage screws
2 - 1/4x20 nuts
8" - of 1" bicycle inner tube
4 - electrical lugs that will slide over the 6" carriage screw
4 - acorn nuts for the screws on the electrical lugs
4 - 1/2" long counter sink screws
4 - nuts to match 1/2" long counter sink screws
4 - washers for counter sink screws
4 - acorn nuts for counter sink screws

Cut the lexan into 2 6.5" x 10.25" rectangles.
On one corner of each rectangle remove 2.5" wide(from 6.5") by 3.25" long(from 10.25") section,
curve the section with a nice gradual inside curve.
Round the other corners for a pleasing outline.
Sand and polish the edges to remove any cut marks.
Drill 2 holes in each to clear the counter sink screws, these holes are centered 3.25"
from the inside and 1.5" and 5" from the bottom edge, centered on these holes
at the bottom cut a 1" by 1.5" clearance for the ground connection towers.
Counter sink the electrical lug holes to match the counter sink screws.
Remove the heads and round the ends on the 2 6" carriage screws.
Cut the inner tube into 2 4" lengths.
Polish and clean up the sides and edges of the pipe clamps.
Grind the teeth from the inside of the pipe clamp and profile the
inside of the pipe clamp to fit the upper crash bar closely.
It will be necessary to remove and re-profile some of the outside shoulders of the
pipe clamps to clear the cam belt covers.

Assemble the parts and add acorn nuts to cover exposed threads.
Mount and check for clearances - on the windshield and turn signals.

[Pappy!]

The success of the Bakers may also depend on the windshield you have. With the super large Honda factory shield they may be all you need.
With something different as a windshield they may not be the answer.
When you are at that speed place a hand down along the front of the tank and see where the buffeting is affected by hand placement. This may help you decide which is the better way to go.
I have a smaller non-standard shield on mine. I reduced the buffeting by adding the Memphis shades fork deflectors.

[Lucky Duck]

I had a Memphis Shades windshield on my Valk and put the fork mtd air wings on it. I tried moving them all sorts of ways and got no effect from them at all. I took those off and put Baker Air Wings on the bike and they were great! I could either reduce or increase air flow on the move and my passenger could feel the difference too. The Bakers worked great for me, if your bike is set up different or you're taller than me your results may be different.

[Thunderbolt]

Don't get rid of the OEM windshield.  It does a much better job than Memphis Shades.  Baker Air wings work wonders.

[JPFarmy]

Just my 2 cents. I have a tourer with stock windshield and Memphis deflectors of forks.
Love them. Made huge difference.