Baker Air Wings for RT

[gparr]

Nice touch with the chrome trim!

 

[Copperman]

So I just installed a set of Baker Air Wings on my 2013 RTL. I have 2 concerns... 1) Not sure I like the looks of them against the lines of the bike... Kinda my own issue.. 2) once installed, it becomes a royal pain to take of the side panel to check the oil. You have to take out the upper bolt of the airwing. Anyone come up with a better way. I might just take these things back off the bike
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That’s why people are different. If we were the same, one of us wouldn’t be necessary.

I've had mine since the first week I've owned my Spyder and I love them. I have the lowers, too and I have to remove two bolts to check my oil but you get used to it.


I have since removed them to put them on my '14 as soon as I take delivery.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

the new inner panel that goes with the air wings on my 2014 RT-L. Now I can have a little heat in the winter to go along with cool in the summer. Have unlimited adjustment to get the air just where I want it.

Take care all.

I found that the inner panels didn't work too good because of the way the BRP deflectors directed the air. Put on the BRP adjustable deflectors and now have great air control.

 

[mastertek2000]

Ok so the only thing i did not like about the Baker wings is when you have to check the oil in the bike now you need a wrench
so i took a 1/4 x 20 stainless steel bolt and wing nut turned down the bolt on the lathe so now no tools needed to check the oil

 

[Empty Pockets]

With a nut driver it takes an additional 2 or 3 minutes to pull the deflector And another couple minutes to reinstall. I also went with the clear ones and they don't seem to be as noticeable as the smoked or color ones

 

[Bob Denman]

Just as a PS, we had the Baker Air Wings on for about the first half of our 16000 mile ride this summer. They did great but we were still hot, especially in the Mojave. While at the Owners Event in Durango I picked up a set of BRPs adjustable wings as well. My wife and I both felt that the BRP ones, while not adequate by themselves, did get air moving in areas that the Baker ones did not, so I recommend that both be used.

Good point... :thumbup:
This does not have to be an, "either-or" decision.
Why not use both; if your riding conditions warrant it?

 

[Orange Spyder Man]

While I have heard they are affective they are just too ugly to put on my RT. I think if some redesign was done with the system and it could be made to blend better I might consider them.

I feel the same way... think I will get the BRP's...

OSM

 

[bluestratos]

Unfortunately the BRP's do next to nothing, I have used them on two bikes now. I have been looking at a method to duct cool air from the high pressure area in front but the 14's are much more of challenge. We only get a week or two of hot weather so the BRP's set up helps a little for now.

I feel the same way... think I will get the BRP's...



OSM

 

[pwilbarger]

A thought just occurred to me. The reason I installed the Baker Built air wings on my '10 RT-L-S was to help eliminate the dreaded right hot foot which they did. Along with the Spyderpops block off plate. I may not need them on the '14 RT-Ltd as the heat problem is supposed to be a nonissue. I'll have to get some saddle time before I decide.


Spyder Phyl
2010 RT-S, Timeless Black and matching RT-622 trailer.
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[Oldmanzues]

one advantage of using the wings are you will never lose your side panel again. it is impossible for it to blow off when you use the wings

I like this fact. I have had them almost since I got the 2010RT. I ride in cold as well, sure helps
Oldmanzues