Ordering some sets of deflectors (Hand wings) from the US. Anyone want some?

[bradders94]

Mine arrived safely on Saturday morning. Fitted now but still awaiting a test ride. Easy to fit though and look good on the bike. Word of warning, when fitting I suspect it would be easy to overtighten and split the handguard, so go easy and use some locktite!! As soon as I get the details I'll forward the funds, thanks.

Chris

[cpettifer]

" Nights " last night so I was fast asleep when the Postman knocked this morning at 1035 with his parcel delivery that needed signing for .... Gggrrrrr ... will have to wait till Monday ....

I was out on Sat when the postman came by with 4 parcels for me!! 4 parcels!! Presumably one must be my laminar lip, one must be these wind deflectors, one must be some coffee (I have coffee come every Saturday from http://www.hasbean.co.uk/)... what is the other one? I've no idea. Exciting. But I bet it's boring!

Hang on, just thought. It could be an umbrella from Kawasaki for my wife, having signed up to the rider's club.

[coman37]

Is she a Dolly ??

Coman

[BigAlan]

Mine came saturday and i fitted them and then took them off again to modify, i have painted the little white bobbins black, and i had the idea that they might be a little to flexible for me, so i have brought them to work today and got one of the lads to make me an extra bit of strength to them which you can see on the photo.

Alan

[Martin#30]

Glad to hear they have started arriving safely. Good old posties delivering on a Saturday.

@BigAlan, I'd suggest being a little careful with the bracing - I have a feeling that our hands will touch them on full lock, and I'd hate for them to interfere with the controls.

I must say that in the 150 miles I have done with mine fitted so far, they have been great and don't wobble or flex very much at all. They add a truly noticeable extra amount of wind protection too.

Will send some PMs to all now with payment details.

Martin.

[Martin#30]

Do these fit the pre 2010 models?

I imagine they fit, but leave too much of a gap between the mirror and the bottom of the wing, thus lessening their effectiveness. If nogoslow still wants to be guinea pig, I am willing to send on my extra set for him to see how they fit on a pre 2010?

Martin.

[fatharry]

i am fitting them to a 2009...i looked at the fitment and guessed they will fit...si i'll bve doing the guinea pigging......personally i reckon they'll be ok...they may just be a winter fitment to take some of the wind/rain of the hands ...... if they dont work, i'll donate them to Routemaster ::)

[BigAlan]

Glad to hear they have started arriving safely. Good old posties delivering on a Saturday.

@BigAlan, I'd suggest being a little careful with the bracing - I have a feeling that our hands will touch them on full lock, and I'd hate for them to interfere with the controls.

Ok refitted them with the added reinforced bits and they look cool, even the supplied bolts were fine, I can see these are going to be a great addition to the bike.

Best of all I have paid, top man Martin.

Alan

[Rusty]

Collected mine from the PO today .. will fit them in the morning ... Martin ... have PM'd you.
For the first time in ages I hope this wet weather holds out for when I ride to work Thursday morning  8) 8)

[fatharry]

Mine have arrived...sadly they 2 mounting points dont suit a 2009...bugger (the drop needs about another 30mm, so its 2 big to bridge)

Martin i'll transfer pennies this weekend :o

[Martin#30]

Mine have arrived...sadly they 2 mounting points dont suit a 2009...bugger (the drop needs about another 30mm, so its 2 big to bridge)

Martin i'll transfer pennies this weekend :o

@fatharry, that's a shame - I had imagined the bolts holes would be the same - pre and post 2010. If you get a chance, could you take a photo and an exact measurement of how it does not fit, might help Bill make up a set for the pre-2010.

Oh, and anyone with a 2010 on want to buy a set of wings from fatharry?  ;D

Martin.

[fatharry]

already sorted...going to routemaster i think.......if anything changes i'll lety ya'all know

i'll try and get a picture, it'll need a new template i think as the spacing is well out........as an aside i've just fitted a new flowrider screen this afternoon...reckon it might foul on the guards......it'll need some head scrating me think!

[Kevin]

If he changes his mind please let me know and I'll take them; they look quite god. If not I'll order some from the States on Sunday.

I ignored this thread as I assumed they were the 'hand wings' I bought for my 2009 that I never did manage to fit! They look different to these.

Kevin

[Lonewolf]

Kevin, what are the hand wings?

[Kevin]

Unhelpfully I can't find a link at the moment and I need to get out to the garage then off to an RTE. They are hand (wind) wings made by Baker Products. I couldn't ever work out how to fit the things and was convinced they'd sent me two of the same side. When I complained they sent me another one which was exactly the same so I suspect the issue is that I'm a numpty!

I'll have a another look for a link when I get back after lunch. I heard about them on the other UK GTR forum so I assume there's a link on there somewhere but I couldn't find it.

Kevin