Recommend any Wind deflectors for 2020 RT?

[SPYDERJERRY1]

I'd like some recommendations for 2020 Spyder RT Limited "wind deflectors". The highway buffeting is terrible. I'm going to get 28in. windscreen, but I want to add deflectors also.

[Peter Aawen]

Have you looked at the Bakerbuilt Airwings yet - the wings that really work?? They are Sponsors here; you can check out their offerings by clicking on their link on the Spyderlovers Home page Or go direct via the link here:

http://bakerbuiltairwings.com/categories.php?cat=2

Over to you!

[Cruzr Joe]

if you buy the F-4 windshield, you can buy the wings that attach to it and they are great

www.f4customs.com

cruzr joe

[MONK]

if you buy the F-4 windshield, you can buy the wings that attach to it and they are great

www.f4customs.com

cruzr joe

That's only for the F3T/Limited. The RT windscreens for the RT don't have that option.

OP---I'd recommend the OEM upper and lower wind deflectors. They replace the stock units and work very well. They're also adjustable. They look MUCH better than the Baker Built deflectors but honestly probably don't work quite as well.

[Adventurer]

I'd like some recommendations for 2020 Spyder RT Limited "wind deflectors". The highway buffeting is terrible. I'm going to get 28in. windscreen, but I want to add deflectors also.

I guess I'm fortunate, I have not experiences any buffeting with the OEM windshield and fixed air deflectors. But I am thinking about buying the OEM adjustable deflectors to try to get more airflow in hot weather.

[ButterSmooth]

I guess I'm fortunate, I have not experiences any buffeting with the OEM windshield and fixed air deflectors. But I am thinking about buying the OEM adjustable deflectors to try to get more airflow in hot weather.

The adjustable deflectors do help cool, but mostly with air to the legs. They are a little more 'leaky' in the cold. That being said, I like mine.

[Adventurer]

The adjustable deflectors do help cool, but mostly with air to the legs. They are a little more 'leaky' in the cold. That being said, I like mine.

That's good to know, thanks for the input. With the fixed deflectors I feel like I get no air movement around my legs so the adjustable ones sound like just the ticket. I can deal with the cold if they leak a little.

[MikeT]

I'd like some recommendations for 2020 Spyder RT Limited "wind deflectors". The highway buffeting is terrible. I'm going to get 28in. windscreen, but I want to add deflectors also.

I had Bakerbuilt Air Wings on my '15 RT Limited. They were great in conjunction with the +3 Wide F4 Windshield. All Mounting hardware was "away" from the paint. For 2020/2021 the Airwings mount much closer to the painted surface of the trike based on pictures and a verbal explanation. Not my cup of tea in light of comments about the paint being more easily scratched. My alternative was to purchase the adjustable upper and lower wind deflectors from BRP. They had to be ordered and should be in this week. I repurposed my F4 windshield from my '15 to my '21.

[DanDanTMM]

On my 2021 RT-L I keep the stock windshield in the lowest position (I'm 5'8") and I have the adjustable OEM deflectors. With the deflectors in the closed position I don't get any buffeting unless I am going over 60 mph but it is not enough that I raise the windshield. This past weekend it was warm enough that I opened the OEM deflectors and I immediately noticed the pressure behind the shield changed and I get some buffeting. Still not enough to raise the windshield but I noticed it immediately and raising the shield did help. I will say the adjustable deflectors don't redirect air onto your torso like the Baker wings did on my Goldwing. I ride with a mesh jacket and with the upper deflector open I feel more air on my lower sides and lower back (no backrest). There is some additional air flow on my torso area but it is subtle. The upper deflectors just don't turn in enough to direct it to your torso. The lower deflectors put wind on your legs and help move engine heat off of them. I have not ridden with a passenger yet with them open to give you any feedback from their perspective.

[Mlazicki]

I also have the OEM adjustable upper and lower air deflectors and concur with DanDanTMM that they will increase the air buffeting when open but for me I just raise the windshield a bit, I am 5'10" and for me personally they a huge game changer when it gets hot out, air isn't deflected directly at you,who wants 75mph air blasting you directly in the chest rolling down the highway? To me the air when deflectors are open seems to be a swirling right in front of you, I find them awesome in the heat.

[Cruzr Joe]

That's only for the F3T/Limited. The RT windscreens for the RT don't have that option.

OP---I'd recommend the OEM upper and lower wind deflectors. They replace the stock units and work very well. They're also adjustable. They look MUCH better than the Baker Built deflectors but honestly probably don't work quite as well.

You are correct, thank you, I sometime forget that they make an RT model LOL

[Redtail]

I also have the OEM adjustable upper and lower air deflectors and concur with DanDanTMM that they will increase the air buffeting when open but for me I just raise the windshield a bit, I am 5'10" and for me personally they a huge game changer when it gets hot out, air isn't deflected directly at you,who wants 75mph air blasting you directly in the chest rolling down the highway? To me the air when deflectors are open seems to be a swirling right in front of you, I find them awesome in the heat.

What's your experience with the OEM adjustable air deflectors in cold weather? Do they help?

[ButterSmooth]

What's your experience with the OEM adjustable air deflectors in cold weather? Do they help?

I find them almost as good as the stock 'fixed' deflectors in the cold. Just a bit more 'leaky'.

[ColoRider]

On my 2021 RT-L I keep the stock windshield in the lowest position (I'm 5'8") and I have the adjustable OEM deflectors. With the deflectors in the closed position I don't get any buffeting unless I am going over 60 mph but it is not enough that I raise the windshield. This past weekend it was warm enough that I opened the OEM deflectors and I immediately noticed the pressure behind the shield changed and I get some buffeting. Still not enough to raise the windshield but I noticed it immediately and raising the shield did help. I will say the adjustable deflectors don't redirect air onto your torso like the Baker wings did on my Goldwing. I ride with a mesh jacket and with the upper deflector open I feel more air on my lower sides and lower back (no backrest). There is some additional air flow on my torso area but it is subtle. The upper deflectors just don't turn in enough to direct it to your torso. The lower deflectors put wind on your legs and help move engine heat off of them. I have not ridden with a passenger yet with them open to give you any feedback from their perspective.

Do I read this to understand the lower wings probably do more for diverting cooler air than the upper wings? I just purchased my RTL about a month ago and have not ridden much in warmer temps (probably 75 degrees f tops), but I already feel there is a need for more air movement - even with the shield all the way down - which is how I normally ride. Too bad I missed the Black Friday sale at BRP!

[Adventurer]

I guess I'm fortunate, I have not experiences any buffeting with the OEM windshield and fixed air deflectors. But I am thinking about buying the OEM adjustable deflectors to try to get more airflow in hot weather.

I've quoted myself as I have purchased and installed the adjustable deflectors since that post. As previously stated with the OEM fixed deflectors I received virtually no air movement in the cockpit (good when it's cold, but not so good in hot temps). The adjustable deflectors do allow some decent airflow when opened up, but the tradeoff is it causes buffeting. Partially raising the windshield eliminates 90% of the buffeting for me (I'm 6' tall). I can still see over the top of the windshield with it raised just enough to eliminate the buffeting but I much prefer the windshield in its lowest position...oh well trade offs are to be expected. Overall I'm happy I installed the adjustable deflectors.

[Adventurer]

On my 2021 RT-L I keep the stock windshield in the lowest position (I'm 5'8") and I have the adjustable OEM deflectors. With the deflectors in the closed position I don't get any buffeting unless I am going over 60 mph but it is not enough that I raise the windshield. This past weekend it was warm enough that I opened the OEM deflectors and I immediately noticed the pressure behind the shield changed and I get some buffeting. Still not enough to raise the windshield but I noticed it immediately and raising the shield did help. I will say the adjustable deflectors don't redirect air onto your torso like the Baker wings did on my Goldwing. I ride with a mesh jacket and with the upper deflector open I feel more air on my lower sides and lower back (no backrest). There is some additional air flow on my torso area but it is subtle. The upper deflectors just don't turn in enough to direct it to your torso. The lower deflectors put wind on your legs and help move engine heat off of them. I have not ridden with a passenger yet with them open to give you any feedback from their perspective.

DanDanTM is pretty much spot on with my experience.

[Peteoz]

Jerry…..Peter A mentioned Baker wings earlier. They have released a set for the ‘20+ RT. The link below shows what they look like. I don’t have them, so I can’t comment on them.
http://bakerbuiltairwings.com/prodde...prod=20SPYRTAW

Pete

[Copperman]

You should look into Wind Wings. https://www.windwings.net/ They were a vendor at the Spyder Rally in Deland, FL a few weeks ago and I have to admit, I was pretty impressed with their product. Check them out.

[Peteoz]

You should look into Wind Wings. https://www.windwings.net/ They were a vendor at the Spyder Rally in Deland, FL a few weeks ago and I have to admit, I was pretty impressed with their product. Check them out.

From their website, it looks like they only make wings for pre ‘20 RTs, Copperman….(unless I’ve missed something).

Pete

[rick_w]

We do sell the Baker Air Wings for the 20+ RT and we also have them installed on our own 20+ RT.
They work well and can recommend them. If you want wind protection, this is it. We have tested them in the very cold and really hot. Works great.
Picture is on our own bike. The dark tint is the most popular.

https://store.valueaccessories.net/S...pyderRT20.aspx

[pidjones]

On my 2021 RTL the uppers are moderately effective, lowers not so much. On the GL1800 the Bakers were GREAT!

[Lew L]

.

Hi Jerry,
I know this thread is about deflectors-------BUT adding a VENT to the windshield will push the bubble of still air over your head ( and your passengers) it's simple aerodynamics ( not that aerodynamics is simple). It has worked for me on 2 rides with upright shields. Just ask my wife

LEW L

[Adventurer]

If his windshield is like the one on my 2021 RTL it comes from the factory with pretty good sized vents already in the windshield.

[latony007]

We do sell the Baker Air Wings for the 20+ RT and we also have them installed on our own 20+ RT.
They work well and can recommend them. If you want wind protection, this is it. We have tested them in the very cold and really hot. Works great.
Picture is on our own bike. The dark tint is the most popular.

https://store.valueaccessories.net/S...pyderRT20.aspx

i hope they work the best, these are massive!

[mecsw500]

If his windshield is like the one on my 2021 RTL it comes from the factory with pretty good sized vents already in the windshield.

Yes, so did my 2021 RTL, and it has an upper and lower pair of small fixed deflectors too. Not sure if they were a dealer option or not, but the combination seems to work quite well. A lot less buffeting than bikes I've owned with full fairings in the past.

I find it works best if I set the windshield just below my sight line, above or below that it starts to buffet a bit. I'm about 6 foot and long in the torso but I'm quite pleased overall with the air flow.

We bought a new pair of helmets for this year, the old ones were getting a bit long in the tooth. I have a Shoei modular and my wife has a Shoei full face. The old ones were Shoei too though and seemed a very similar shape but the buffeting is noticeably reduced with the new ones and not just the noise - well I'm deaf as a post anyway.

Perhaps the reduction in buffeting is a combination of many small things, like the small deflectors, the windshield relative height to you, the windshield venting and the helmet shape, all working together to make a big thing?