pocket aces
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2001 Standard / Well not so Standard anymore.
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« on: May 19, 2016, 10:17:08 AM » |
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Yep it happened to me. My first cruise down the freeway doing 75-80 all of a sudden it felt a little extra breezy around the midsection. Flipping shirt blown up around my chest. Really!! Not a good look  Do all Interstates have this buffering problem? Is that why the Baker Wings are so popular? It was a turbulent pocket of air between me and my shield. Any help/advice.  |
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2016, 10:33:55 AM » |
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Advice: Don't wear traditional Scottish garb while riding your Interstate. Instead of a shirt, wear a onesie.
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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
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« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2016, 10:53:32 AM » |
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That happened to my wife riding with me on our former Wing. We're tooling down the street and this old guy kept honking at us and my wife just smiled and waved. Finally he pointed to her top and flipped his t-shirt up, she looked down and realized her blouse was blown up near her chin and keeping the "girls" cool. We were next to each other at the next light and she told him that would cost him a quarter, we have to pay for the bike somehow. The old fella laughed and so did we. And my wife tucked her blouse in after that. |
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mustang071965
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those that dare, Succeed.
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« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2016, 12:01:01 PM » |
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i have the baker wings on my IS, no trouble with wind. they are nice to have for directing the air for cooling you off, and blocking the rain when mother nature decides to cool things down.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2016, 12:04:22 PM » |
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Fairing and fork wings would help.
Otherwise, tuck your shirt in.
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Bighead
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« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2016, 05:29:45 PM » |
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The deflectors are missing on your fairing. But I have the same thing happen on either my standard or IS. Let's see out in the wide open no cage around you and running 75 Yep you will have some wind  |
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« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2016, 05:28:20 AM » |
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Get a pair of fairing deflectors from Attic Rat.
The Baker air wings work, but they may also crack your radiator pods. I had to repair my pods due to the deflection of the BAW's, and I prefer the OEM style fairing deflectors (looks wise).
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Michvalk
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« Reply #8 on: May 20, 2016, 09:56:45 AM » |
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My shirt quit doing that when I put the fork deflectors on  |
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #9 on: May 20, 2016, 10:14:26 AM » |
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My shirt quit doing that when I put the fork deflectors on Tying fishing weights rather than fork deflectors to the bottom of your shirt might be less awkward.  If the fabric is thin, you could use these:  |
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« Reply #10 on: May 20, 2016, 12:00:33 PM » |
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My shirt quit doing that when I put the fork deflectors on Tying fishing weights rather than fork deflectors to the bottom of your shirt might be less awkward. If the fabric is thin, you could use these: Yes I think those will work better. I've used the 12 oz. weights before, but they hurt a lot.  |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #11 on: May 20, 2016, 01:57:07 PM » |
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Not so great for tank paint.
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pedroski
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« Reply #12 on: May 20, 2016, 02:09:09 PM » |
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G'day to Everyone! I have a "Goatie" about 6" long, with the 200km that I did on my Valky when I first got her all I could see was my Goatie flapping about in front of my eyes. Might have to start plaiting it to keep it down.  I don't have this problem riding my 1500 around, it flaps about but does not obstruct my vision. I am still (impatiently) waiting for a handful of "O" rings for the water works to get the Valky back on the road  Happy & Safe riding to All, Peter. |
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1976 GL-1000 - Sidecar outfit (not completed)
1978 GL-1000 - Future project
1988 GL-1500 - Shopping trolley
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Bighead
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« Reply #13 on: May 20, 2016, 04:40:14 PM » |
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Hey Pete just what exactly is a "goatie"?
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Michvalk
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« Reply #14 on: May 20, 2016, 04:45:00 PM » |
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Hey Pete just what exactly is a "goatie"?
It's called here a goatee. Hair on his chin......... |
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« Reply #15 on: May 20, 2016, 04:58:04 PM » |
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Hey Pete just what exactly is a "goatie"?
It's called here a goatee. Hair on his chin......... And how do you plait a goatie? |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #16 on: May 20, 2016, 05:22:12 PM » |
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I had a longer goatee for a while, but got tired of tasting my last meal (soup) all day.
Other things too.
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bill-jr
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« Reply #17 on: May 20, 2016, 07:27:54 PM » |
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Hey Pete just what exactly is a "goatie"?
It's called here a goatee. Hair on his chin......... And how do you plait a goatie? Kinda like smelling moth balls ..... Just gotta know how to keep the little legs spread..... |
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pocket aces
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Tampa, Fl
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« Reply #18 on: May 21, 2016, 05:16:25 AM » |
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Could someone post a pic of the OEM fairing deflectors? Where to buy them. Nothing came up on google. The bike came with a set of baker wings but they were all very rusty and looked horrible so I took them off. Maybe I could paint the chrome black and see how I like them. Not crazy about the look of them though. I have little chrome fork deflectors you can see in my pic. Pics of your fork deflectors would be great! Thanks!
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Bighead
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« Reply #19 on: May 21, 2016, 05:42:22 AM » |
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OEM Mine are smoke tint I have also seen them in Black   Someone here made some repops but can't remember who. Try Pinwall Cycles on eBay. |
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #20 on: May 21, 2016, 05:51:35 AM » |
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Baker AirWings / National Cycle fork deflectors .  |
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 I've seen alot of people that thought they were cool , but then again Lord I've seen alot of fools. |
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« Reply #21 on: May 21, 2016, 05:52:07 AM » |
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Advice: Don't wear traditional Scottish garb while riding your Interstate. Instead of a shirt, wear a onesie.
BWAHAHAHAHAHA hoot mon! |
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Houdini
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« Reply #22 on: May 21, 2016, 07:27:48 AM » |
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Here's a pic of the Hondaline Wings with Waynes World Dragon Covers, I painted the back of the plastic "wings" black to give more contrast  Both of these parts are now considered Unobtanium. Here's a link to Big Bike Things, they make an aftermarket set of wings and with a small upcharge you can order them with holes to add lights. http://www.bigbikethings.com/category/air-deflector |
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« Reply #23 on: May 21, 2016, 08:48:04 AM » |
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never understood why people ride if the wind is a problem . thought that was the ides the wind in your face
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pedroski
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« Reply #24 on: May 21, 2016, 08:57:58 AM » |
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G'day Guys! Yes a "Goatee" is my thin beard on my chin, although it got a fair bit thinner yesterday  I am slowly getting my Valky back together (still waiting on the "O" rings) I noticed on the first day of ownership that there is a bolt missing on the alternator, so I decided to see if the top bolt is the same length required by screwing it in the vacant hole, but to my surprise there was still a bolt in there or what was left of it  Pulled the alternator out hoping there was still enough thread sticking out to get a hold of, and yes, there was about 3 threads sticking out. It took over 2 hours to get out, she was seized in there real good, I used penetrating oil and a large pair of Vice Grips to get a good tight hold, but in the excitement of the moment I seemed to grab a wad of my goatee as well and tore it out of my chin .......... That hurt! But got the bolt end out So my turbulent wind problem is now only half as bad. Happy and safe riding to All, Peter. |
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Houdini
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« Reply #25 on: May 21, 2016, 09:43:06 AM » |
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never understood why people ride if the wind is a problem . thought that was the ides the wind in your face
You'll understand once you start riding hundreds of miles in a day... Besides, we're discussing controlling the wind, not stopping it. |
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Bighead
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« Reply #26 on: May 21, 2016, 09:53:09 AM » |
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never understood why people ride if the wind is a problem . thought that was the ides the wind in your face
I feel the same however I DO ride hundreds of miles a day. About the only time wind was an issue was in Nebraska and Wyoming when I was having to lean into the wind as if I were cornering to stay in a straight line |
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« Reply #27 on: May 22, 2016, 08:53:59 AM » |
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never understood why people ride if the wind is a problem . thought that was the ides the wind in your face
You'll understand once you start riding hundreds of miles in a day... Besides, we're discussing controlling the wind, not stopping it. I have and still do ride long distances . bin doing it for 44 yr !!!! |
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Houdini
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« Reply #28 on: May 22, 2016, 01:26:14 PM » |
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never understood why people ride if the wind is a problem . thought that was the ides the wind in your face
I feel the same however I DO ride hundreds of miles a day. About the only time wind was an issue was in Nebraska and Wyoming when I was having to lean into the wind as if I were cornering to stay in a straight line Yet I see a fairing, windshield and lowers so you, like the OP and myself, are attempting to control the amount of wind we're being hit with. The only difference is the OP and I don't want the shirt-lifting turbulence at the front of our bodies, this is controlled with the fork wings. |
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pocket aces
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« Reply #29 on: May 23, 2016, 08:46:26 AM » |
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I found fairing air deflectors by Attic Rat here has made some and selling them for $69.95 shipped.
There was a set of Baker Wings on the bike when I bought it. I took them off right away cause they were very rusty and like like hell. Maybe I'll put them back on. If I like them I'll paint the chrome try to make them look better.
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pocket aces
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« Reply #30 on: May 23, 2016, 08:49:02 AM » |
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Are the fork wings bike specfic or are universal fit?
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #31 on: May 23, 2016, 10:02:38 AM » |
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Are the fork wings bike specific or are universal fit?
Some are bike specific, some aren't (like Memphis Shades, National Cycle, and other windshield outfits that sell them as universal fits). I believe all the bike specific ones bolt up under the triple tree and go on as a single unit, with a bar going across the front just under the tree (yes each wing could come off individually). The universals clamp on each fork/side and you are on your own for clearance (like from the windshield or IS fairing). |
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« Reply #32 on: May 24, 2016, 08:06:11 PM » |
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I have the Baker Air Wings and Fork mounted wind deflectors, and I only have a calm pocket of air behind the fairing at any speed. |
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Eric58701
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« Reply #33 on: May 25, 2016, 06:46:25 AM » |
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Well teach your wife to drive ! !  |
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