I am mechanically inclined, and Work construction my whole life, and this was the best video to have me prepared to install my mid frame air deflectors and have the proper hardware and equipment ready to go! Thanks and keep up the good work
Dude you are awesome. Every other video I watched on this left me with questions. Your breakdown, thoroughness, camera angles all made this extremely straightforward. Thank you!
I did have one question though. You mentioned a few times that you needed to buy more fender washers but it didn't seem like you used more than the 4 already provided. Where did you use the additional ones when doing it the "smart way"?
Thank you Mr. 'Grooves', for taking the time to login and leave a comment. That was the goal, my friend, after watching those other videos myself, I became very frustrated and decided to do my own. Glad it helped.
Screws n' Dado Grooves I should a made that more plain. If I had continued on the left side like I did the right, I would have needed the extra washers. Doing it the smart way on both sides, 4 washers is fine.
Nicely executed. You mand another excellent tutorial video, Dean. Now that you've had these on your bike for a while, what issues have you had with them? Full-watch. 👍🏽🤠 3/25/23
Thanks again for watching my videos. No issues however I wish the flair on them was about an inch wider. I found that these basically redirected the heat to a different location under my leg. Another inch would have made a ton of difference. On the other hand, a wider flair may have interfered with my leg room and comfort. I’ve known guys to just ride with an old towel draped over the seat front. Dean
Thanks for taking the time to comment Scott. It was not fun filming both ways and as I mentioned in the video, I got hard-headed about it and decided at first I was going to just use what came with the kit, but it would have taken forever and been sooo much more difficult. If you decide to do this, hope it goes well. Let me know if I can help.
Thank you for your video...im gonna install mine this weekend and I'm glad i found your video...just one question..since this is going on a Harley shouldn't I use loctite ? Lol
well done video. I am thinking of mounting only the right side -- they say it will channel/flow air past rear cylinder and reduce temp. May I ask what year your bike is? I have o8 RK Classic
It’s an 09 Road King Classic. I will say, the right side is the more difficult of the two sides to mount. You may wanna also check out my comments at the very end of the video where I test drove it to test the effectiveness.
Hi thank you for this great video comparison I will install advanblak following your instructions question please 1mn 37 the different nuts are placed on a carpet what is the brand of the carpet Thanks for your feedback
I have a 2005 Road King with the 88. My frame does not have the holes your does. In fact It looks very different. I gotta see somebody pull this off with whatever frame it is that I've got before I buy them. Because I just can't see how it is possible to install those things without drilling the frame, which isn't something I'm willing to do just yet.
You are correct. My research shows the only deflectors I could find that did not require drilling were the 'saddle' kind...that is, they straddle the frame and you place them just under the seat front, like a pair of saddlebags that deflect the heat. Not the same as what I show.
Actually, I was so set on using the speed nut, I never tried to fit the well nut in the top opening which is a bit smaller than the bottom. I suspect it would have worked, but in hindsight, the speed nut at the top 'feels' much more secure being as the nut is not encircled by rubber like the well nut. That said, I'm confident using all well nuts would have been fine and it will hold. Cost-wise, there was little to no difference between the two. Let me know if I can help further.
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Thanks for watching Joel and the kind comment. Hope I can talk you into subscribing to my channel and watching even more of my DIY Harley projects and rides.
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I am mechanically inclined, and Work construction my whole life, and this was the best video to have me prepared to install my mid frame air deflectors and have the proper hardware and equipment ready to go!
Thanks and keep up the good work
Thanks for viewing and the kind comments. Hope I can talk you into subscribing for more. Dean
This should be rated as the best instructional video on TH-cam. Thanks guy.
Really appreciate it Chris
Dude you are awesome. Every other video I watched on this left me with questions. Your breakdown, thoroughness, camera angles all made this extremely straightforward.
Thank you!
I did have one question though. You mentioned a few times that you needed to buy more fender washers but it didn't seem like you used more than the 4 already provided. Where did you use the additional ones when doing it the "smart way"?
Thank you Mr. 'Grooves', for taking the time to login and leave a comment. That was the goal, my friend, after watching those other videos myself, I became very frustrated and decided to do my own. Glad it helped.
Screws n' Dado Grooves I should a made that more plain. If I had continued on the left side like I did the right, I would have needed the extra washers. Doing it the smart way on both sides, 4 washers is fine.
You are really good at explaining this, you could make a living doing voice over how to videos.
I am impressed, great video , no questions left. Many thanks.
Excellent video. Keep it up!
Nicely executed. You mand another excellent tutorial video, Dean. Now that you've had these on your bike for a while, what issues have you had with them? Full-watch. 👍🏽🤠 3/25/23
Thanks again for watching my videos. No issues however I wish the flair on them was about an inch wider. I found that these basically redirected the heat to a different location under my leg. Another inch would have made a ton of difference. On the other hand, a wider flair may have interfered with my leg room and comfort. I’ve known guys to just ride with an old towel draped over the seat front. Dean
Good job,thanx for the tips😊
Goodness you saved me so much time! Thanks for this video.
Good deal Daniel, I’m glad. Dean
Thanks for doing it both ways.... Its always good to have options. PLUS who knows if they redesign these 3rd or 4th party deflectors.
Thanks for taking the time to comment Scott. It was not fun filming both ways and as I mentioned in the video, I got hard-headed about it and decided at first I was going to just use what came with the kit, but it would have taken forever and been sooo much more difficult. If you decide to do this, hope it goes well. Let me know if I can help.
Great, very helpful 👍🏻
Thanks
Thank you for your video...im gonna install mine this weekend and I'm glad i found your video...just one question..since this is going on a Harley shouldn't I use loctite ? Lol
Lol. Most def. Lol
well done video. I am thinking of mounting only the right side -- they say it will channel/flow air past rear cylinder and reduce temp. May I ask what year your bike is? I have o8 RK Classic
It’s an 09 Road King Classic. I will say, the right side is the more difficult of the two sides to mount. You may wanna also check out my comments at the very end of the video where I test drove it to test the effectiveness.
Hi
thank you for this great video comparison
I will install advanblak following your instructions
question please
1mn 37 the different nuts are placed on a carpet
what is the brand of the carpet
Thanks for your feedback
It is a moving blanket from Harbor Freight. www.harborfreight.com/40-inch-x-72-inch-movers-blanket-47262.html
Great video brother...thanks
Thanks for stopping by BigBossMan.
Wonderfully...very smart.
Thank you
I have a 2005 Road King with the 88. My frame does not have the holes your does. In fact It looks very different. I gotta see somebody pull this off with whatever frame it is that I've got before I buy them. Because I just can't see how it is possible to install those things without drilling the frame, which isn't something I'm willing to do just yet.
You are correct. My research shows the only deflectors I could find that did not require drilling were the 'saddle' kind...that is, they straddle the frame and you place them just under the seat front, like a pair of saddlebags that deflect the heat. Not the same as what I show.
Interesting/informative vid - Question.. Could you just use the 'WellL-Nut' idea on ALL the mounting points?
Actually, I was so set on using the speed nut, I never tried to fit the well nut in the top opening which is a bit smaller than the bottom. I suspect it would have worked, but in hindsight, the speed nut at the top 'feels' much more secure being as the nut is not encircled by rubber like the well nut. That said, I'm confident using all well nuts would have been fine and it will hold. Cost-wise, there was little to no difference between the two. Let me know if I can help further.
I just pray I find a drag specialties kit online. Mine came with sheilds and 3 bolts. Few brackets. Nothing makes sense to me
Excelente info,gracias desde spain
Gracias. Dean
The diameter of the well nuts is approximalety 8 mm?
What are the sizes of the the well nuts? Are the sizes of the U-nuts 1/4"-20? Thanks
Well nuts are sized to fit the 10-24 screw I used. Your size may be different depending on the size screw you decide to use. U-nuts are 1/4 by 20.
@@PilotViewProductions Thanks
@@PilotViewProductions The diameter of the well nuts is approximalety 8 mm? What are the dimensions of the U-nuts? I cannot find
Ok you showed the easy way on one side and the hard way on the other can you do both the easy way?
Yep
@@PilotViewProductions So a pair of well nuts and and a pair of U nuts , then I am set. What size again for both? Awesome video by the way.
Can we just buy the hardware but not the deflectors
Sure just follow my instructions for mounting the left side
Like ur bike 👍
Thank you. My wife and I ride quite a bit. About 9 years ago, we drove cross country. It was wonderful. Do you ride?
Pilot View Productions oh that very nice u have Harley since long time and travel to many places. Yes sir i wish to have a ride on it.
Pilot View Productions I have seen few videos in ur channel and all are very helpful informative, if you are traveling lover must share sites and sound
@@AirbornAE Thank you for watching and sharing your complimentary comments.
Awesome video, thanks buddy
Thanks for watching Joel and the kind comment. Hope I can talk you into subscribing to my channel and watching even more of my DIY Harley projects and rides.
@@PilotViewProductions I subscribed and hit the bell