Side air deflectors

[cmar157]

Has anyone removed the factory side air deflectors on the RT-S? I am thinking of taking them off to get more air flow for those hot days. I am not sure what purpose they serve and wanted to check before I took them off

Thanks

[Grandpa Spyder]

I took mine off a couple of weeks ago. will put them back on in cooler weather.

[boborgera]

Has anyone removed the factory side air deflectors on the RT-S? I am thinking of taking them off to get more air flow for those hot days. I am not sure what purpose they serve and wanted to check before I took them off

Thanks

I didn't have the BRP shield on my 08 GS, But i did have the F4 evo shield with side deflectors, In the Summer the shields came off for two reasons heat and exhaust fumes [back draft]. In the Winter they went back on.

[cmar157]

Did you notice a difference?

[StanProff]

Has anyone removed the factory side air deflectors on the RT-S? I am thinking of taking them off to get more air flow for those hot days. I am not sure what purpose they serve and wanted to check before I took them off

Thanks

I remove mine in warm weather, you will get more air flow. it seems to help. (put the screws back in though).

[lyonsden]

I remove mine in warm weather, you will get more air flow. it seems to help. (put the screws back in though).

That's exactly what I do.

[SpyderAnn01]

I think I might give that a try also. I'm also thinking about Baker Air Wings.

[flybuddy]

I took them off, good air increase, also have the Bakers..It does add more water on you in the rain though.

[fireplug98]

Are you talking about the upper air deflectors by the vents or the lower wings by your feet ???

Tommy J.

[Bob Denman]

I was kind of wondering that also... I'd imagine that they're talking about the ones below the mirrors.. They'd have the greatest impact on airflow by the rider's torso...
And if you do remove them, putting the mounting hardware back in is a must... (unless you don't mind not having the Tupperware a bit floppy!)

[SpyderAnn01]

I was kind of wondering that also... I'd imagine that they're talking about the ones below the mirrors.. They'd have the greatest impact on airflow by the rider's torso...
And if you do remove them, putting the mounting hardware back in is a must... (unless you don't mind not having the Tupperware a bit floppy!)

In Durango I saw a few that had removed the ones below the mirrors only. I'm going to take mine off before my next ride and I'll let you know how it feels.

[flybuddy]

Are you talking about the upper air deflectors by the vents or the lower wings by your feet ???

Tommy J.

The ones below the mirrors

[Bob Denman]

In Durango I saw a few that had removed the ones below the mirrors only. I'm going to take mine off before my next ride and I'll let you know how it feels.

I can't wait to see your "Report From The Saddle..."

[stevedfive]

Sounds like a great idea, I will pop mine off and give it a try.

[lyonsden]

It does make a difference in the amount of air you get.

[fireplug98]

But isn't the air coming out the vents behind the deflectors kinda warm or does running without the deflectors, all the air rushing past kinda cool it down ??

[Bob Denman]

Any air that you can get to you helps!
You are correct; the air rushing past you helps to cool you down...

[Dib52]

Just took them off of mine, any extra air will be welcomed in these +100 degree days we're having here(now 5 in a row). Man, it's HOT out here!!

[summerdawn]

I removed the deflectors below the mirrors and added Baker Air Wings yesterday. It made a real difference. The Wings work great.

[sinkhole]

I run with mine off during the summer months, but keep them in the trunk just in case I hit a stretch of heavy rain.

[cmar157]

I am talking about the ones below the mirrors and from the feedback I am going to take them off. I also ordered the Barker air wings the feedback on those has also been great

Thanks for all the input

[CMA Cowboy]

Had some mods done today at Cowtown and Len took mine off before I headed out. He decided I needed more air in our 100+ here is MO. Did make a difference going home.

[StanProff]

Just took them off of mine, any extra air will be welcomed in these +100 degree days we're having here(now 5 in a row). Man, it's HOT out here!!

The best remedy for the 100 degree days: #1 take the air deflectors off. #2 leave the Spyder in the garage and go inside and drink something cold. That should do it.

[johnnyg]

The baker air wings are the best thing for eather one RT or the RS, They keep the wind off your knees and lages our you can open them an get a lot more air. Here in fl they are the best. Oh the help when it rains to. If you do take the upper wings off make sure you put the screws back in as it 's be said before. And for any one that has an RS, These thing make a big deferent on the air flow for the driver.

[cmar157]

I took them off last night and they did make a difference, I cant wait to get the air wings. With both things it sounds like it will make a big difference, Thanks for the advise what a great site