DJFaninTN
New member
I finally decided to take the plunge and give the Baker Airwings a whirl on our 13RT Limited. I've never been crazy about the look of the Baker's, but I think it was just in my head more than anything. They arrived yesterday and I installed them last night. Took all of 15 minutes to install them both. Very simple and straight forward.
Our bike really hasn't had the heat issues that some seem to have. I think sometimes we forget we are sitting on top of an engine and it's going to get warm at times. Shouldn't be blazing hot but I have always expected it to be warm. Just think how hot you'd be sitting on the hood of your car when it's been running?
So today I got home and jumped on the bike and wanted to give them a road test. It was a windy afternoon but I hit the four lane highway running 75mph and I have to say that I am pleasantly surprised how much I like them. They really buffered the wind off me and it really allows you to direct the wind exactly where you want it. I even got caught in some stop and go traffic and could easily open them up allowing more air to pass through.
Since it was only in the mid 70's today I cannot wait until it really warms up to see how much more I like them. I can see a huge benefit in the rain as well. I am betting my wife is really going to see a benefit as the co-rider as well.
If you have been on the fence about possibly using these I encourage you to give them a chance and see what you think.
Our bike really hasn't had the heat issues that some seem to have. I think sometimes we forget we are sitting on top of an engine and it's going to get warm at times. Shouldn't be blazing hot but I have always expected it to be warm. Just think how hot you'd be sitting on the hood of your car when it's been running?
So today I got home and jumped on the bike and wanted to give them a road test. It was a windy afternoon but I hit the four lane highway running 75mph and I have to say that I am pleasantly surprised how much I like them. They really buffered the wind off me and it really allows you to direct the wind exactly where you want it. I even got caught in some stop and go traffic and could easily open them up allowing more air to pass through.
Since it was only in the mid 70's today I cannot wait until it really warms up to see how much more I like them. I can see a huge benefit in the rain as well. I am betting my wife is really going to see a benefit as the co-rider as well.
If you have been on the fence about possibly using these I encourage you to give them a chance and see what you think.
