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... :thumbup: (unless you don't mind not having the Tupperware a bit floppy!:shocked

 

[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... :thumbup: (unless you don't mind not having the Tupperware a bit floppy!:shocked

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..." :thumbup: :bbq:

 

[stevedfive]

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

 

[lyonsden]

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

 

[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! :2thumbs:
You are correct; the air rushing past you helps to cool you down... :thumbup:

 

[Dib52]

And they're off

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]

air deflectors...

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.