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Recommend any Wind deflectors for 2020 RT?

SPYDERJERRY1

SPYDERJERRY1

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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.
 
Cruzr Joe said:
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
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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.
 
SPYDERJERRY1 said:
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.
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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.
 
Adventurer said:
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.
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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.
 
ButterSmooth said:
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.
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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.
 
SPYDERJERRY1 said:
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.
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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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
MONK said:
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.
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You are correct, thank you, I sometime forget that they make an RT model LOL :yikes:
 
Mlazicki said:
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.
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What's your experience with the OEM adjustable air deflectors in cold weather? Do they help?
 
DanDanTMM said:
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.
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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 said:
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.
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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.
 
DanDanTMM said:
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.
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:agree: DanDanTM is pretty much spot on with my experience.
 
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/ScratchResistantAirWingsSpyderRT20.aspx

AirWings20RT.jpg
 
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