Mid Frame Air Deflector for M8 Softail

[@chrissmith7669]

Sounds like a good idea

[@trippontwowheels]

Nice little video. Have been considering doing the same for my Heritage.

[@My_bike_and_me]

Glad it was of help

[@philippef.4590]

Thankyou

[@spokedtoosoon]

interested to see how these change things for you. My legs tend to bake so anything to assist cooling the bike is a win for me!

[@My_bike_and_me]

I was thinking of trying these on my Sport Glide but the £100 for a couple of bits of plastic put me off. However on the few rides Ive done on the lowrider the heat feels a little more intense so thought it worth a try. If it makes little difference I will post on the channel but not much time left in the riding season so maybe next year

[@My_bike_and_me]

Hi, Just been on a 4 hr ride and am really impressed on how they kept my legs from overheating 👍

[@spokedtoosoon]

@My_bike_and_me that's great news! Exactly what I wanted for my dyna, thanks so much!

[@Lectric_Blue]

What are they for? Are they to protect the rider from hot air when stuck in stationary traffic? If yes, don't they restrict airflow over and around the engine, thus reducing cooling and increasing heat in that area? I have an M8 and I only ever have a heat problem in stop/start traffic in hot weather. I can see they might protect the rider but at the cost of engine cooling? I don't know...?

[@My_bike_and_me]

yes to stop your legs from excess heat when at a standstill. As for restricting airflow to the engine? they are genuinely HD spares not after market so Im assuming HD approve them

[@trippontwowheels]

@@Lectric_Blue Just the opposite. The deflectors scoop air to make it flow around the rear cylinder head to COOL the engine, which extends engine life and ever so slightly increases horsepower.

[@Lectric_Blue]

@@trippontwowheels That sounds good, but I find that in slow or stationary traffic the heat can't get away quickly enough (hence the rider cooks) but heat rises and these seem to block the heat from rising (escaping)? Once you start moving again, anything past 5-10 mph you wouldn't need them, would you? Just seems counter-intuitive to me? Thanks for your response though 👍

[@Lectric_Blue]

@@My_bike_and_me Let's hope we have enough summer left for you to test them and let us know if they're any good? 🙂

[@trippontwowheels]

@@Lectric_Blue Yes this is true but theoretically the benefits outweigh this issue.

[@steelrolex]

A H-D is not a complete product from the factory

[@My_bike_and_me]

@@steelrolex No I realise that, my point being that if it is sold as an HD part then it should be HD approved.