Installing the Vent Closure in the 2021 Road Glide Fairing

[@matthewlemoine6280]

Thank you for making this video. I just got a 2021 and was upset to find out it didn't have the vents like my old one did.

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

I saw that Harley-Davidson had dropped the vent closures starting with the 2020 model year. I had already pitched a left vent assembly before I traded my 2009. So I was ready to install the vents. I close the vents when the temperature drops into the 50s. I brings some heat from the motor up. Just lubricate the vent mechanisms with silicon spray before you put it together. This will help prevent the vent from locking up. Plus when I installed the vent screens, the number of bugs they caught surprised me. I just hope you enjoy the vent closure.

[@JamesWatsonPA]

Thanks again much for making this video. I did order these and have them in hand to install. I plan to install them today while having your video up on my chromebook for reference!

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

Thanks, and I’ve kept the original vent tubes so if I sell/trade, I’ll put the tubes back and keep the vents. 🏍💨🏍💨

[@JamesWatsonPA]

@@TheRoadGlideRider same! I did the install yesterday and it really was pretty easy. Your video Def helped.

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

Thanks for watching 🏍💨🏍💨

[@ron311]

Make sense to me as well. Been riding my new 2021 road glide with outside temperatures around the upper 40s, open face helmet. Looks cool but I’m cold. Lol. Thanks for sharing.

[@JamesWatsonPA]

Thanks for the video. Well done! I didn't even know this was an option. Of course the black screens are out of stock at the moment. So I'll likely order the vent assemblies while they are available then order the screens when they are back in stock.

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

You should check FleaBay for the screens too. I found mine there at a discount still in the Factory Packaging. And thanks for the comments. 🏍💨🏍💨

[@ronschlaeger9227]

I appreciate this video, thanks. I've had the misfortune of watching it several times because of those buttons breaking. I bought my bike used, with one broken. I replaced that one and a month later the other one broke!🤣 A word to the wise: I bought a couple more new ones while I was at it because dealers rarely stock them. 👍🏻

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

I put Silicone spray on the hinges about once a year to keep them functioning without binding. Thanks for watching.

[@timnevitt2993]

got my new road glide and new vents installed thanks for the video

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

I wanted the vents too. I hoped my installation would help. Thanks for watching. 🏍💨🏍💨

[@ClassicRyder1]

Thanks for the video. Was thinking about getting the vent closures but wasn't sure how hard the install would be. Definitely getting them now that I know it's so easy

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

As you see, it’s easy. Just make sure to use silicon spray on the mechanisms, and work them to operate easily before assembly. And then every year when you have the faring off, spray lubricant on the mechanism again then sure they work correctly. I have opened and closed my vents as the temperature drops or rise again. It’s really funny, that I can open and close them while riding down the road.

[@SoseTheGhost]

Looking fresh my brother

[@TheBluewater51]

Hi Road Glide Rider I saw your video on installing vents on the 2021 Road Glide and would like to do the same. I went the local H D Dealer and the parts guys said they have never seen on of the vents, we looked it up on the computer and found one listed. The parts guys said it looks like the part comes in two halves and I would Have to buy all the moving parts separately. Do you have the part numbers? (are the right and left side the same part #) Did they come fully assembled? and any other info will be very appreciated. Jim Haas

[@amberbali8881]

@@TheBluewater51 Your parts guy can't read a simple parts schematic. Have him look up 2920071 (Right side air duct complete), 2920072 (Left side air duct complete).

[@slazer4189]

@@amberbali8881 Thanks for your video. Went to the dealer yesterday and picked these up. Your part numbers you provided are missing a 0. Not sure if Harley changed the numbers or not but they should read. 29200071 (right side) 29200072 (left side) $100 ea.

[@RRatedCustoms]

Awesome! I am looking to buy a Road Glide to replace my batwing baby. This will come in handy

[@MoToA2B]

Thanks for this video I have a 2022 Roade Glide ST and I froze my ass off, I hope they make them for my bike.

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

I don’t know. It depends on the Fairing itself. I think it’s different from the Rushmore Fairing. Thanks for watching. 🏍💨🏍💨

[@warrenlovell3919]

Could have used these last week! Thanks for the video!

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

Thanks for watching my video. 🏍💨🏍💨

[@alvalinoti2904]

just stuffed a couple of black towels in my 21. gonna add custom dynamics insert vent lites to conceal the towels for a lot less money since I never open mine.

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

I close my vents when temperatures fall below 50. They are open now riding across Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona into Las Vegas. They were open riding to SWXI too. If you’re satisfied with black towels, more power too you. 🏍💨🏍💨

[@akaitsmedre]

I like your idea. I think I'll install the screens and use black hand towels to block the wind

[@timnevitt2993]

i just ordered a 22 road glide and i didnt like the holes so im glad found something for closing them off

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

I agree. I hated the idea that I couldn’t close the two holes in front of me when cold or caught in the rain. Thanks for watching. 🏍💨🏍💨

[@MrOdin68]

Thanks for the Video 👍🏻

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for watching it. 🏍💨🏍💨

[@skier259]

Must be a fair weather riders idea to leave them open. I ride all 12 months in South Dakota and miss being able to close them up. Thanks for the video.

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

I was so disappointed when Harley-Davidson stopped installing the vent closures. The closure vents was the first thing I installed on my new 2021, when I bought it. I keep mine closed most of the year too. 🏍💨🏍💨

[@ceeruger2088]

I just closed them off altogether! Set of screens sprayed black and black plastic behind the screens. 21 RGS

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

I like them open when riding across the Desert when out west, and with the humidity here, down South. 🏍💨🏍💨

[@stevemorris8166]

Nice job ole timer 😆 I got same bike, but I'm only 67. 😊

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

Thank you for checking out my videos. Are you going to install the vent closures?

[@redleg23322]

How did you take out the plug plate so thr button can pop up thru the slot?

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

I’m not sure what plate you’re referring to? Thanks for watching my video.

[@harleycrasher8396]

Hopefully someone, maybe myself, will come up with a simple insert . Taking all that apart uhg!!!

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

It really wasn’t that hard to take apart. So much easier than the earlier fairing.

[@harleycrasher8396]

@@TheRoadGlideRider I’ll have to do it soon. I’ll look up the kit . I ride most of the year but it does get cold. Old style fairing was bitch to get back on and didn’t want to deal with that again.

[@michaelhumphrey8244]

I just did the same install this week on my 2020 FLTRK. I have only one issue...when you ride with it closed the back side of the flapper is exposed to the bugs and junk, you cant clean them with a screen in front of them. Just sayin! something to think about since the screens are $70 shipped.

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

The exposed vent closure is why I installed the Klock Werks Vent Screen. I have been riding the last 5 months with them closed. It’s great at catching the bugs. I just sweep the screen. If the inside of the vents ever need cleaning, the Fairing is so easy to remove. And vent is held by only 2 screws once fairing removed, so annual cleanup is easy, if needed.

[@cjg431]

Are these from Harley? Might have said that.

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

Yes. The assembly is located in the Factory Part Catalog. You don’t need to get individual parts make the vent. Thanks for watching. More videos to come.

[@jobeta22]

I am doing the opposite. I have a 2019 and my right vent mechanism broke. I do not really use it so I am putting the new style in. $18.58 per unit.

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

Thanks for watching. Some don’t like the vent closures, and never use them. I close mine when the temperature dropped below 50*. As a matter of fact, they have been closed for the last month or so. I treated my vent mechanisms with Silicone Spray before installing them. I plan to take the Fairing off every winter to treat them. Ride Safe. 🏍💨🏍💨

[@abefroman2091]

Will this work on a 2024 Rode Glide Limited?

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

I must say Yes on the 2024 Road Glide Limited. It still has the Rushmore Fairing. The other 2024 Models have a different Fairing. They never had any type of Closure. The only way to close them is to just block the opening. Thanks for watching my video. Ride Safe! 🏍💨🏍💨

[@jeffomspaugh6691]

What are the part numbers for the air ducts? I search the numbers stated on the website and they don't pop up.

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

The air duct assembly is not an accessory. The part is listed in the part catalog, as individual pop arts, and an assembly. The numbers for the left and right assemblies are in the video. 29200071 (Right side) 29200072 (Left side) Thanks for watching.

[@LukeTPZ]

Does anyone have a part number for the H-D vent kit, please?

[@LukeTPZ]

29200071 (right), 29200072 (left)

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

There isn’t a “Kit” for the vents. But the part numbers listed (here and in my discretion) are for each side vent assembles. Nothing else is needed to replace the tube in each side. You reuse the screws used with the old tubes. Thanks for watching my video.

[@mauriceordonez4566]

What was the cost of the screens and closures on the fairing?

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

I bought the Vent assembly on line from Horny Toad Harley-Davidson in Texas. They give a good discount (and no sales tax if you don’t live in Texas). I got the screen off eBay. I don’t remember the cost.

[@RBlack-vm6wq]

Do you have the Harley part number?? i could not find them on the Harley web site

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

They are not accessories, but Factory Parts. So they’re only listed in a Part Catalog. The number for the complete assembly are 29200071 for the right, and 29200072 for the left. They are listed in the Part Catalog for Rushmore Touring models 2015-2019. Thanks for watching my videos. I’ve got more to do, but it’s been in the Teens in the garage. When it warms up, I’ll get more out. #Ghostin 🏍💨🏍💨

[@RBlack-vm6wq]

@@TheRoadGlideRider thanks that helps

[@dougcoates4283]

I believe harley saved a nickle not installing them.

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

Thanks for watching my video. 🏍💨🏍💨

[@dylanvisitacion8618]

#HLBILY #GHO⚡TIN

[@TheRoadGlideRider]

#Ghostin

[@slazer4189]

Thanks for the video ordered mine yesterday. Part numbers are: 29200071 (right side) 29200072 (left side) $100 ea.

[@amberbali8881]

Can be had for $70 each on line. Buy something else you need to make a $165 total and free shipping. FYI

[@KevinKing-ek1vr]

@@amberbali8881 where's that? seems surdyke and other dealers stopped shipping out-of-state..

[@amberbali8881]

@@KevinKing-ek1vr You're two years late to the party. My reply was two years ago. Surdyke and all others can't ship anymore due to Harley corporate stopping it.