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Offline Khrome

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Re: Metal Bender's wind deflectors
« Reply #40 on: October 08, 2011, 07:20:52 AM »
Quote from: Flathead on October 07, 2011, 01:38:12 PM
Awww, you should have let me know you were in CO, we could of met up and had a beer!!

Me too! Demand has risen so I am in the middle of a second batch of handmade ones, about 3/4" taller to work better with risers. I have to get this batch done and a 'perfect' sample so that the fabricator can duplicate them otherwise, I run the risk of having them mis-cut/bent. 
Hope to have ~35 pair available By Nov 1st.

So your making "thicker" ones now than what you currently have?
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Re: Metal Bender's wind deflectors
« Reply #41 on: October 09, 2011, 07:59:26 AM »
Quote from: Khrome on October 08, 2011, 07:20:52 AM
So your making "thicker" ones now than what you currently have?

It's a process  ;)
The Lexan I can get quickly and in small quantities is .093" thick. The Lexan the fabricator will use is .118" because they do not stock .093, so they will be a bit thicker.

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Re: Metal Bender's wind deflectors
« Reply #42 on: October 09, 2011, 11:24:11 AM »
When you have some new versions in stock, I'd be interested in a pair.....PM or email me when they are available. Thanks!
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Re: Metal Bender's wind deflectors
« Reply #43 on: October 09, 2011, 01:44:06 PM »
I'd be very interested in a set for my `09 if/when they become available.  Any thoughts of offering them in smoke?
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Re: Metal Bender's wind deflectors
« Reply #44 on: October 10, 2011, 11:29:16 AM »
I too would be interested in a set for my '08. There must be SOMEBODY in the Denver area you can buy a cold bevie and get some measurements from :).
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Re: Metal Bender's wind deflectors
« Reply #45 on: October 10, 2011, 11:52:42 AM »
I'll take a set for my 08' when you get em done. Please email me if/when you design them. Thanks! Maybe somebody in your area will assist you with the measurements...anybody?
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Re: Metal Bender's wind deflectors
« Reply #46 on: October 10, 2011, 12:45:34 PM »
Quote from: dras on October 10, 2011, 11:29:16 AM
I too would be interested in a set for my '08. There must be SOMEBODY in the Denver area you can buy a cold bevie and get some measurements from :).

You would think but no takers as of yet  ;)
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Re: Metal Bender's wind deflectors
« Reply #47 on: October 10, 2011, 06:28:19 PM »
I would like to buy a set for my 2010 when they are available again.

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Re: Metal Bender's wind deflectors
« Reply #48 on: October 10, 2011, 10:30:34 PM »
Quote from: Flathead on October 10, 2011, 12:45:34 PM
You would think but no takers as of yet  ;)

What measurements do you need?  Yes, I have a caliper and mic and I'm not afraid to use them!  LOL
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Re: Metal Bender's wind deflectors
« Reply #49 on: October 10, 2011, 10:34:16 PM »
Quote from: MrFurious on October 10, 2011, 10:30:34 PM
What measurements do you need?  Yes, I have a caliper and mic and I'm not afraid to use them!  LOL

Thanks a bunch for the offer but I would feel a lot more comfortable making a pattern and trial fitting a pair before I offered them for sale.

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Re: Metal Bender's wind deflectors
« Reply #50 on: October 11, 2011, 06:29:20 AM »
Hey Flathead,
I'm interested in a set for my 2011 when ready.  You said this new batch is a bit higher to accommodate risers?
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Re: Metal Bender's wind deflectors
« Reply #51 on: October 11, 2011, 03:13:25 PM »
Quote from: Caffeinated on October 11, 2011, 06:29:20 AM
Hey Flathead,
I'm interested in a set for my 2011 when ready.  You said this new batch is a bit higher to accommodate risers?

Yes sir, I tried a few different heights and settled on 3/4" taller than my original design (probably doesn't mean much). I have Murph's risers and they work very well, puts the wind stream about 2" above my hands.

Spend all day in the shop yesterday and I have six sets available. PM me for details....

Thanks!
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Offline Just Krusen

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Re: Metal Bender's wind deflectors
« Reply #52 on: October 12, 2011, 10:57:25 AM »
I just ordered a set from Flathead for my '11.  I'll probably need them when I head back to NC in November.  I love riding in the cold but hate cold hands!

Thanks for the fast response.

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Re: Metal Bender's wind deflectors
« Reply #53 on: October 12, 2011, 01:07:53 PM »
Quote from: Just Krusen on October 12, 2011, 10:57:25 AM
I just ordered a set from Flathead for my '11.

Me 2... I think I helped Flathead delve into new territory  ;)
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Re: Metal Bender's wind deflectors
« Reply #54 on: October 13, 2011, 10:22:07 AM »
Chalk me down for an order when the 08-09's are ready
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Re: Metal Bender's wind deflectors
« Reply #55 on: October 13, 2011, 07:48:44 PM »
Quote from: Khrome on October 12, 2011, 01:07:53 PM
Me 2... I think I helped Flathead delve into new territory  ;)

@Khrome: Yes you did, and thank you, always happy to learn something new!  :)

@davidnixon: Swing on by and we'll do em up! Free beer and (hand)wings, can't beat that!

I created a quick facebook page with some pics of the kit and the installation. Figured it was much easier than trying to post hi-res pics here or email them out.  Please let me know if you have any questions...

Thanks!
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.300193786664020.92620.100000202049534&type=1&l=415911722b
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Re: Metal Bender's wind deflectors
« Reply #56 on: October 14, 2011, 10:17:20 AM »
It looks like u r near Colorado Springs?  About 1400 mile RT - tempting
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Re: Metal Bender's wind deflectors
« Reply #57 on: October 15, 2011, 03:59:44 PM »
Quote from: davidnixon on October 14, 2011, 10:17:20 AM
It looks like u r near Colorado Springs?  About 1400 mile RT - tempting
Actually closer to Denver, 80° today and tomorrow!! Come on doen  :)
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Re: Metal Bender's wind deflectors
« Reply #58 on: October 15, 2011, 04:08:06 PM »
I should mention that Flathead sent me a pair for my 2011. Installed them in, oh I dunno.....seven minutes. It's a very simple design, and they work very well, even with my 1-1/2" risers.

Small issue: the top spacer for one of them was a little shorter than the other, but enough so that the CB Ultra windshield rubs up against the deflector at the lowest position on that side. I need to get another spacer to get the deflector a little further back.
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Re: Metal Bender's wind deflectors
« Reply #59 on: October 15, 2011, 08:37:48 PM »
Quote from: Sea Level on October 15, 2011, 04:08:06 PM
I should mention that Flathead sent me a pair for my 2011. Installed them in, oh I dunno.....seven minutes. It's a very simple design, and they work very well, even with my 1-1/2" risers.

Small issue: the top spacer for one of them was a little shorter than the other, but enough so that the CB Ultra windshield rubs up against the deflector at the lowest position on that side. I need to get another spacer to get the deflector a little further back.

I'll be happy to send you a couple of more spacers, just let me know. You can also pick them up at Ace Hardware, about 40 cents each. To keep them as close to the original bodywork I trim down a one inch spacer to 7/8". My apologies!!
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