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Hand wind wings.....effective

by gnuse on 04 Nov, 2011 14:08
Just got my '11 Concours last week and spent today in the mountains. Wow, what an improvement over my R1150RT.

I wanted to report on one of our member's projects/farkles. Our fellow member, Flathead, produces these wings that protect your hands from the wind and although I didn't test them above 85, I can vouch for the fact that they leave a hole in the air that is about an inch outside the ends of the handlebars and about three inches above your hands. There is no doubt that the cold air on the backs of your hands is not good this time of year. Even though they are flexible, they are very effective even at the higher speeds. The Lexan he uses is much stronger than plexiglas.

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by Flathead on 05 Nov, 2011 17:56
I've got a few pics here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.300193786664020.92620.100000202049534&type=1&l=415911722b Hope to get the bike cleaned up and a few more up there tomorrow.

The wings are $55.00, which includes all hardware and lower 48 shipping.

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by DGOLD on 06 Nov, 2011 09:18
They look good, a shame that they are not adjustable, even so can you post a link for purchase?

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by Khrome on 06 Nov, 2011 09:35
I still havn't mounted mine, I would like the spacers to be black to blend in better.

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by Flathead on 06 Nov, 2011 11:02
I am trying really hard to find black nylon spacers. Unfortunately I need a minimum quantity of 1000 (which means 1000 short and 1000 long). There are a couple of other options... Black anodized aluminum, also expensive, and dying the white nylon spacers. I am going to give dying a try today and let you know. If I do find a reasonably priced black spacer I will offer them at cost to anyone who would like.

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by gnuse on 06 Nov, 2011 13:36
I offered Flathead a suggestion for source. In the meantime it takes the better part of 5 minutes to install these, so you really should start enjoying them. I have found that a black, permanent marker will color nylon nicely. You might want to put the spacer on the longer screw to keep the marker off you.

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by Flathead on 06 Nov, 2011 15:47
@gnuse, nogo on McMaster...

My dye test has been very successful! Found some tips from RC car folks about dyeing nylon and it works very well. I now have a small supply of black spacers.

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by Just Krusen on 06 Nov, 2011 19:12
I finally had a chance to ride with my new hand wings this weekend. They work and look great. I have 1 1/2" risers. The air flow is just over the top of my hands. Solid wind hits me at my elbows.

Thanks Flathead I really like them.

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by DenverC-14 on 06 Nov, 2011 19:13
Quote from: Flathead on November 06, 2011, 03:47:46 PM
@gnuse, nogo on McMaster...

My dye test has been very successful! Found some tips from RC car folks about dyeing nylon and it works very well. I now have a small supply of black spacers.
Cool. Probably saved you a pretty penny as well. Hopefully we can figure out a day to get together so you can mock up a version for the 08-09.

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by DGOLD on 10 Nov, 2011 13:07
I received my Wind Wings last night and found they were super easy to install and the black spacers are invisible. The lexan shields look thin next to the windshield but they appear to work as designed. My freeway commute to work wasn't very cold (mid 50's) but I could tell the wind was off my hands so that my summer gloves were more than adequate. As soon as my new Cee Bailey windshield comes in I will be set for some Southern California winter riding!

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by Tremainiac on 11 Nov, 2011 08:27
"Southern California winter riding" ?!?

Oh puuuleaze!!!
We call that "summer" everyplace else!

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