Lower Wind Deflectors

[clivescott]

Wondering if anyone has come across or is using a fork mounted lower wind deflector that will work on the R18. Perhaps something from Memphis Shades or another after market supplier? Most of the wind noise on the Classic is coming from below.

 

[David R]

Waiting for responses

 

[tommymck]

What indicates to you that the noise is coming from below? On mine, all of the noise is coming from dirty air hitting my helmet. If I duck below the windscreen, it’s super quiet.

 

[David R]

If I hold my hand and arm across my chest to block the up coming air, it gets quieter.

Had the same problem on other bikes.

David

 

[R2K]

If I hold my hand and arm across my chest to block the up coming air, it gets quieter.

Had the same problem on other bikes.

David

I agree, that is what is causing the influx of air and noise. I wish someone would come up with something

 

[clivescott]

What indicates to you that the noise is coming from below? On mine, all of the noise is coming from dirty air hitting my helmet. If I duck below the windscreen, it’s super quiet.

Not the noise - the wind coming up from below buffets the chest and lower helmet. Hold your hand out flat and move it around your lower torso.

 

[tommymck]

Ah... Gotcha. Your first post said noise. I haven't noticed any buffeting.

 

[ERIK.B]

Wondering if anyone has come across or is using a fork mounted lower wind deflector that will work on the R18. Perhaps something from Memphis Shades or another after market supplier? Most of the wind noise on the Classic is coming from below.

 

[clivescott]

I’ve ordered a set of fork deflectors from Memphis Shades will report when they’re installed.

 

[mkondratov]

I realized the same thing. The wind goes around the fuel tank then up the chest and hits the helmet from below.

 

[David R]

I’ve ordered a set of fork deflectors from Memphis Shades will report when they’re installed.

Which one did you get?

Nohting for BMW

 

[clivescott]

Which one did you get?

Nohting for BMW

Yes. I ordered the deflector and mount for the Yamaha XV1900. Part sku is MEM5804 for the deflector and MEK1980 for the mount. I’ll post once I’ve got them.

 

[clivescott]

Ok as promised - the Memphis shades fork deflectors are on and definitely make a big difference. Airflow from below and around the tank almost gone. Helmet buffet and noise from below is almost nil. Did a nice 400 mile day and felt noticeably fresher at the end. Installation took 15 minutes.

 

[aleh314]

Ok as promised - the Memphis shades fork deflectors are on and definitely make a big difference. Airflow from below and around the tank almost gone. Helmet buffet and noise from below is almost nil. Did a nice 400 mile day and felt noticeably fresher at the end. Installation took 15 minutes. View attachment 2523View attachment 2524

Looks great. Does the wind deflectors interference when handlebar turns?

 

[clivescott]

Looks great. Does the wind deflectors interference when handlebar turns?

No interference at all. Cheers.

 

[Deleted member 770]

Nice job!
I thank you for sharing your mods & thoughts.I like the lowers & was wondering if the Memphis Shades would work.
I to,replaced my seat with the Corbin heated dual touring with the white piping.Hated the stock seat! I have used Corbin on all my bikes for the last 20years.This might be my 7th or 8th.The only seat that I like as well(& Maybe better)is the dual heated extended Reach from Indian.It is wider & sits me back & little higher than the stock OEM Indian Roadmaster seat which is nowhere comparable to the Corbin or the extended reach version.

Regards,Tom

 

[R2K]

Clivescot, Parts are ordered,thank you so much for sharing and testing everything for us. Any measurements or install advice?

 

[David R]

Thank you

On order

David

 

[David R]

Parts ordered!

Thank youi
David

 

[nienchiamao]

Wondering if anyone has come across or is using a fork mounted lower wind deflector that will work on the R18. Perhaps something from Memphis Shades or another after market supplier? Most of the wind noise on the Classic is coming from below.

But must use oem engine guard.R18 Transcontinental oem engine guard is same like my guard,pay attention to lower part of the guard a screw teeth in the end of the tube and a fixed cards.