Author Topic: air wings for your hands (Read 43331 times)

roadie · « **Reply #40 on:** October 05, 2011, 10:37:45 AM »

Just ordered the Air Baker's. Anyone have a picture of how they mount? I saw the pictures of them in an earlier post, but couldn't get a good gander at the mount.

tthompsr · « **Reply #41 on:** October 05, 2011, 11:03:51 AM »

Ordered the Bakers also, looking for more protection in the rain.

maxtog · « **Reply #42 on:** October 05, 2011, 05:49:46 PM »

Quote from: Conrad on October 05, 2011, 04:53:23 AM

First off, it's MOTAX, that might help you find their site. They make models for both the '08/'09s and the '10/'11/'12s, or at least they did. The mirrors on my '08 fold up just fine with the air deflectors installed. As for removing them easily? 4 screws and they're off/on.

'10/'11/'12s http://www.motax.fr/sommaire_Kawasaki/accessoires_1400_GTR/1400_GTR_10_11__deflecteurs/1400_gtr_10_11__deflecteurs.html

Thanks for the info. I wish there were a USA option, since I can't even read their site and wouldn't want to try and transact internationally. Silver hardware isn't exciting either

If the hardware was black, and the bracket could be easily removed from the dash without wear or taking the dash apart, then those would be nearly perfect (well, assuming they deflect with the 2" risers).

Flathead · « **Reply #43 on:** October 05, 2011, 06:17:13 PM »

Not trying to steal the thread or offend anyone..

I make hand wings for the '10-'12 models, pics can be seen here: http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=2854.msg35072#msg35072 and I am happy to provide more pics.

Re the hardware: The ones that I make are a single piece of polycarbonate (Lexan®) so the only hardware is a couple of spacers and two longer, stainless steel, replacement screws and a couple of nylon spacers.

69 Euro (Motax) is about $92.00, not including shipping. Mine are $55.00 including shipping.

PM me if interested or if you want additional pics or details via email.

I would like to make them for the earlier models as well, if there is anyone in the Denver area with a 2008-09 that would like to drink beer some weekend and get a free pair of wings please PM me.

Thanks!
Bill

Shadowofshoe · « **Reply #44 on:** October 05, 2011, 06:59:38 PM »

Quote : "BDF: The hand wings are just slightly less effective in the winter but they have the great advantage that they can be turned about 90 degrees and have outside air diverted to the rider. I find they are easily worth 15 F and maybe 20 F in comfort when it is hot out. I ended up leaving the Bakers on all year and just rotate them as necessary." End Q

This may be the nail that drives my decision as I like to dress for a cool/cold ride, and it doesn't always work right,but thats what luggage is for!!
You cannot undress for hot rides and I ride a lot more in summer, way more than in cooler temps, although I like the :first in,last out, accounting of my riding.
Mike

Texas Concours14 · « **Reply #45 on:** October 05, 2011, 07:54:44 PM »

I can attest to Flathead's hand wings. Recommended!

Flathead · « **Reply #46 on:** October 05, 2011, 11:38:28 PM »

Quote from: Texas Concours14 on October 05, 2011, 07:54:44 PM

I can attest to Flathead's hand wings. Recommended!

Thanks Steve!

Conrad · « **Reply #47 on:** October 06, 2011, 04:57:57 AM »

Quote from: Flathead on October 05, 2011, 06:17:13 PM

Not trying to steal the thread or offend anyone..

I make hand wings for the '10-'12 models, pics can be seen here: http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=2854.msg35072#msg35072 and I am happy to provide more pics.

Re the hardware: The ones that I make are a single piece of polycarbonate (Lexan®) so the only hardware is a couple of spacers and two longer, stainless steel, replacement screws and a couple of nylon spacers.

69 Euro (Motax) is about $92.00, not including shipping. Mine are $55.00 including shipping.

PM me if interested or if you want additional pics or details via email.

I would like to make them for the earlier models as well, if there is anyone in the Denver area with a 2008-09 that would like to drink beer some weekend and get a free pair of wings please PM me.

Thanks!
Bill

krsron · « **Reply #48 on:** October 07, 2011, 06:18:42 PM »

does the projekg hand wings work on a 09 with ultra tour cb screen

roadie · « **Reply #49 on:** October 10, 2011, 03:30:44 PM »

Finally got my Air Baker's and wanted to share some pics of the bracket that holds the wing it self. Did a 200 miler with my son on Saturday and can report that when they are closed, no air hits my paws; when they are swung open, air hits the paws. Bottomline: nice.

Flathead · « **Reply #50 on:** October 10, 2011, 03:50:28 PM »

Quote from: roadie on October 10, 2011, 03:30:44 PM

Finally got my Air Baker's and wanted to share some pics of the bracket that holds the wing it self. Did a 200 miler with my son on Saturday and can report that when they are closed, no air hits my paws; when they are swung open, air hits the paws. Bottomline: nice.

Look great!

maxtog · « **Reply #51 on:** October 10, 2011, 04:52:54 PM »

Quote from: roadie on October 10, 2011, 03:30:44 PM

Finally got my Air Baker's and wanted to share some pics of the bracket that holds the wing it self. Did a 200 miler with my son on Saturday and can report that when they are closed, no air hits my paws; when they are swung open, air hits the paws. Bottomline: nice.

Note to everyone: When talking about "wings" experiences- please indicate year of bike and risers or not (and which). Otherwise, the data are meaningless (because of height variances of mirrors and handlebars).

It LOOKS like you are an older C14 and with no risers.... right?

ZG · « **Reply #52 on:** October 10, 2011, 05:22:13 PM »

Quote from: maxtog on October 10, 2011, 04:52:54 PM

Note to everyone: When talking about "wings" experiences- please indicate year of bike and risers or not (and which). Otherwise, the data are meaningless (because of height variances of mirrors and handlebars).

Mine is an 09 with 2" Heli risers and Murph's wedges, my ProjektD wings work great!

roadie · « **Reply #53 on:** October 10, 2011, 05:44:46 PM »

Quote from: maxtog on October 10, 2011, 04:52:54 PM

Note to everyone: When talking about "wings" experiences- please indicate year of bike and risers or not (and which). Otherwise, the data are meaningless (because of height variances of mirrors and handlebars).

It LOOKS like you are an older C14 and with no risers.... right?

well, not too meaningless...sure you can tell its no newer than a 2009 since it has the tank box. Correct, no risers. Mine is a 2009 ABS.

roadie · « **Reply #54 on:** October 10, 2011, 06:00:25 PM »

how's that, even put a fancy personal text in case i forget to tell someone again that my mount is a 2009.

maxtog · « **Reply #55 on:** October 10, 2011, 07:47:38 PM »

Quote from: roadie on October 10, 2011, 06:00:25 PM

how's that, even put a fancy personal text in case i forget to tell someone again that my mount is a 2009.

In most topics, it won't matter. But in some, there are enough differences to make a difference!

Jeremy Mitchell · « **Reply #56 on:** October 11, 2011, 05:53:45 AM »

Quote from: roadie on October 10, 2011, 06:00:25 PM

how's that, even put a fancy personal text in case i forget to tell someone again that my mount is a 2009.

The biggest question is this; Is it red or black? That will be the difference maker.

martin_14 · « **Reply #57 on:** October 11, 2011, 11:07:51 PM »

Quote from: Jeremy Mitchell on October 11, 2011, 05:53:45 AM

The biggest question is this; Is it red or black? That will be the difference maker.

now that is a connaisseur! (I suppose you meant black is better than red, didn't you?

)

Conrad · « **Reply #58 on:** October 12, 2011, 08:03:30 AM »

Quote from: martin_14 on October 11, 2011, 11:07:51 PM

now that is a connaisseur! (I suppose you meant black is better than red, didn't you? )

Actually, he meant that silver is better.

Khrome · « **Reply #59 on:** October 12, 2011, 09:51:02 AM »

Quote from: Conrad on October 12, 2011, 08:03:30 AM

Actually, he meant that silver is better.

exactly

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