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

[Martin#30]

Morning all,

I stumbled across a guy (Bill) on the US version of our forum making hand deflectors for the 2010/11, and I prefer his design greatly to those (Motax and the like) as they have no need for a metal bracket. I figure these will make winter much nicer as they steer the wind and rain from your gloves.

As his prices are pretty keen, and it makes sense to share postage costs, I have ordered 5 lots from him. 3 sets for bikes with standard bars, 2 sets for bikes with risers.

Anyone want a set?

It is costing me $55USD a set posted, so adding say £10 for customs and onward posting, I reckon these will come out at £45 per set shipped in the UK. I am not looking to make any money, so the end cost will be whatever it costs me.

Martin.

Details below:

The thread on the US forum: http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=2854.msg35072#msg35072

Description from Bill: They are made from 1/8" lexan, which is very resistant to discoloring and shattering, and bent so there are no brackets etc. They sit behind the stock windshield about 3/8" so there is no interference in any position and the mirrors can be retracted forward and back without removing.

[Rusty]

Martin .... count me in for a pair .. 11 reg, standard bars. Sending you a PM with my details.
Anything to make the winter months more comfortable, and I have to say they look good too .
Thanks for sharing the opportunity with us ..... everyone else ? Be quick !  ;D

[cpettifer]

Go on then, I'll have some... :)

I'll need a set for a bike with bar risers though.

I'll PM you...

[Martin#30]

Cheers gents, I will let you know when they land with me. If these deflect all of the wind and rain over the gloves as I expect, I think these will be a godsend during the winter.

@Chris (regarding question in PM) I cannot say for sure that they will fit an aftermarket screen as Bill says he has only tested with the stock one. Given they sit *behind* the screen though, I really imagine they will fit any aftermarket effort.

Martin.

[fatharry]

I'll take a set for std bars 59plate if there are any left :-)

[Martin#30]

I'll take a set for std bars 59plate if there are any left :-)

Sure thing FH.

1 set left for a bike with risers if anyone wants them out of this order.

If there are others wanting them, I can always ask Bill if he would make some more.

Martin.

[nogoslow]

I'd go for a set for std bars on an '09 if thats possible.  cheers

[Martin#30]

I'd go for a set for std bars on an '09 if thats possible.  cheers

Bill has only made 2010/11 fitment so far, but I'll ask him. I've sent him the link to this thread too, so he may even join up and answer himself.

Martin.

[nogoslow]

Just re-read the thread, doh!!!. 10/11 model. But surely the extra height of the set for risers would allow for standard bars on my '09. Anybody know how much higher the mirrors are on the newer GTR's? if its only 3/4 to 1 inch i'd be prepared to risk it and buy the riser set and be the guinea pig for those of us with earlier bikes.

[Kwikasfuki]

put me down for a std pair (if still available).

[bradders94]

Can I jump in here too, if they're still going, for a 2010 with std bars?

[Martin#30]

Thanks guys.

As it stands with the original order of 5 sets:
- Myself, Lord Rusty and FatHarry are having the standard sets
- cpettifer is having one set for risers

- nogoslow has first refusal on the last risers set, but I think the fact his is an 09 may be an issue - not sure if mirror shape has changed aswell as height. I will try and find out from Bill.

Kwikasfuki and bradders94, I will see if I can add 2 more sets of standard to the order.

Martin.

[Martin#30]

For anyone interested, Bill sent me this link for some photos of the spacers and bolts that come with the wings.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.300193786664020.92620.100000202049534&type=1&l=415911722b

Martin.

[nogoslow]

MJJ. Feel free to pass me by and give the last riser set to some one who we know they will fit their bike. I can wait till were sure they will fit the earlier bikes. if you keep in touch with this guy in the US, put me down on the first order of pre '10. Perhaps one of the guys to get the riser sets wouldn't mind a test fit on a pre '10 bike near to them then we would all know for sure and perhaps could arrange another bulk order.

[Kwikasfuki]

It would be great if you can add some more to the order.  Thanks for getting this arranged Martin. 

I'm getting these in preparation for a new bike next year.  ;D