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CASABROKER
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« on: August 24, 2010, 07:47:10 PM »

Just got my Valk coming up from an royal star nic ebike but????  need air deflectors getting a lot of wind buffeting anty suggestions?
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2010, 10:34:05 PM »

I suggest using the "preview" button before posting.
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ricoman
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« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2010, 03:12:32 AM »

There are a couple ways to go.
Baker AirWings has a good product that mounts on the frame above the engine guard and allows you to direct and reduce air coming up from the bottom and sides of the tank. This is the primary source of buffeting air. Baker has a website.
Another option a lot use is to install fork mounted wind deflectors. Some are mounted directly to the downtubes and others are mounted as shown in the link above.
It's pretty much your choice-wings or deflectors. Both have their followers and their good points.
You might also look at your windshield height. An often used rule of thumb is that the top of the shield should be about the bridge of your nose when riding comfortably. Getting the right height helps.
Do a "search" here (don't know what gryphon meant by "preview") on cutting windshields and you'll get a lot of info. Search also wind deflector and buffeting. There's a lot on both.
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« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2010, 03:14:17 AM »

Just noticed - you are a new member.
Welcome aboard-there is a lot to learn here about your Valkyries.
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« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2010, 05:42:32 AM »

I suggest using the "preview" button before posting.

 2funny you are right
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« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2010, 06:40:22 PM »

+1 on the Big Bike Things fork deflectors. However, that was not the whole cure for me. I had already fabricated a couple of small  SS plates to rake the windshield (not OEM) back a bit. Then I added the Bakers.
After those two I still needed the fork deflectors to completely eliminate buffeting.
Good luck
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