Lower Cowl Wind Deflectors

[db24]

Does anyone have any experience with deflectors that keep the wind and maybe rain off your feet? It's that time of year...

[1951vbs]

I use Gortex wind/water proof boots but that's probably not the advise you were looking for. LOL:icon_lol:

[bobbyf6b]

No experience but I found some here:

http://wingstuff.com/products/1050-air-deflecting-foot-wings-for-gl1800?context=accessories-f6b

[MichaelG]

No experience but I found some here:

http://wingstuff.com/products/1050-air-deflecting-foot-wings-for-gl1800?context=accessories-f6b


I believe that anything made by Bruce and Barbara Baker (Baker Built Products) is an excellent product. They have been serving the motorcycle riding community for a long time.

Yet...as my colleague 1951vbs stated, I too use waterproof boots...have forever...and would not ride without them.:icon_wink:

[Cool Hand Luke]

I use these:

2621

Here is the link: http://www.bakerbuilt.com/bbairwings/h18fw.html

They do help, however I do wear waterproof boots too.

[db24]

I usually wear Tourmaster boots (ankle high style) but eventually get cold feet. I think if I could just keep the wind off my feet I'd be a little more comfortable. Already have a heated vest and pants, and with the heated grips I am toasty otherwise!

[MichaelG]

db24...I can tell you...as one of the most experienced riders on this forum, that the second best feeling in the world is to have your toes/feet get warm and toasty when riding on a cold day. :icon_wink:

Think about Gerbing heated socks...that would plug into your heated pants liner.

[hiflyer]

That's what I like about the right gear, when it rains, I don't have to stop, when it's cold I plug in and layer up, always have the waterproof boots on, if you don't have gerbing socks and your feet are freezing, pull into a walmart and go to the hunting section and buy some battery powered heated socks. 1 D cell lasts all day. I always carry a pair in the winter, most days I don't wear the heated pants, just fleece long johns under the riding pants.

[bob109]

My sister and husband just introduced me to a great and inexpensive product! "Spider Feet" are just the ticket for keeping your feet dry. They are rubber soled and light weight and cost $24.00 from the manufacturer. Easy to store and supplied with a "carrying pouch", they take up little room in the saddle bags.

Here's some info!

http://www.spiderspromotions.com/Products/SpiderFeet.aspx

[MichaelG]

Most people on this forum have their "favorite" pair of riding boots. I am not going to try to change anyones' mind about a pair of boots that they love.

But this is what I am currently wearing when I ride:

http://www.danner.com/boots/kinetic-gtxr-8-plain-toe-uniform-boots.html

In my 43 years of riding, almost 2 million miles of riding, I have gone through a lot of boots...some good...some bad. It gets to be expensive when you buy a pair of boots that you "think" are going to be THEE ones, and then find out they do not work for you.

I believe I have finally found THEE pair. I wear these on all rides, short and long distance. They work great in the rain...even severe downpours, as they are indeed 100 % waterproof. However, they are also vented, so they are not too hot to wear. Riding through St. Louis this year, when it was 108 degrees out, my feet did not suffer. Riding through bad rain at the Tennessee/Kentucky state line, my feet were dry.

And, these boots survived a lightning strike. How many of you can say your boots did that ?????? :icon_mrgreen:

I like these boots so much, that when I got home from North Carolina, I went back to the same store, bought a second pair on sale, and now have an extra pair for Winter riding. Key here::::::: Buy a second pair that is 1/2 size larger than you would normally wear, so that in the Winter, you can wear a heavier sock, or an electric sock, and they still feel the same as your Summer pair of boots, with a lighter sock. :shhh:

[1951vbs]

Most people on this forum have their "favorite" pair of riding boots. I am not going to try to change anyones' mind about a pair of boots that they love.

But this is what I am currently wearing when I ride:

http://www.danner.com/boots/kinetic-gtxr-8-plain-toe-uniform-boots.html

In my 43 years of riding, almost 2 million miles of riding, I have gone through a lot of boots...some good...some bad. It gets to be expensive when you buy a pair of boots that you "think" are going to be THEE ones, and then find out they do not work for you.

I believe I have finally found THEE pair. I wear these on all rides, short and long distance. They work great in the rain...even severe downpours, as they are indeed 100 % waterproof. However, they are also vented, so they are not too hot to wear. Riding through St. Louis this year, when it was 108 degrees out, my feet did not suffer. Riding through bad rain at the Tennessee/Kentucky state line, my feet were dry.

And, these boots survived a lightning strike. How many of you can say your boots did that ?????? :icon_mrgreen:

I like these boots so much, that when I got home from North Carolina, I went back to the same store, bought a second pair on sale, and now have an extra pair for Winter riding. Key here::::::: Buy a second pair that is 1/2 size larger than you would normally wear, so that in the Winter, you can wear a heavier sock, or an electric sock, and they still feel the same as your Summer pair of boots, with a lighter sock. :shhh:

Gore-Tex is the key to good gear. I have not tried Danner boots but Miles is always right! So when I wear out one of my pairs of AlpineStars (Gore-Tex of course) I may give them a try. I do have 2 pair: winter are 1/2 size larger, great minds think alike!

[Scotrod]

but Miles is always right!

Easy now! Too much of that will make his helmet seem too tight!!! :icon_lol:

[F6BPDX]

Easy now! Too much of that will make his helmet seem too tight!!! :icon_lol:

It's all good Scotrod, he already owns one a half size larger.

[Scotrod]

It's all good Scotrod, he already owns one a half size larger.

:icon_laugh:

Whatever it takes, right!?!?!??

[WingStuff]

Does anyone have any experience with deflectors that keep the wind and maybe rain off your feet? It's that time of year...

db24, check out the reviews on bobby's link to our site (http://wingstuff.com/products/1050-air-deflecting-foot-wings-for-gl1800?context=accessories-f6b). Customers are really satisfied with these Foot Wings. Give us a call 800.260.4050 or email us partsrequest@cyclegiant.com if you have any questions. We're here to help!

[db24]

Actually, I wound up ordering item #BB52715 Lower Cowl Wind Deflectors ($59.99) from you. I just received and installed them this evening. Minutes to install and they look nice; we'll see how they hold up. I attached a quick photo...

[WingStuff]

Actually, I wound up ordering item #BB52715 Lower Cowl Wind Deflectors ($59.99) from you. I just received and installed them this evening. Minutes to install and they look nice; we'll see how they hold up. I attached a quick photo...

Looking good! :yes:

[contek]

My sister and husband just introduced me to a great and inexpensive product! "Spider Feet" are just the ticket for keeping your feet dry. They are rubber soled and light weight and cost $24.00 from the manufacturer. Easy to store and supplied with a "carrying pouch", they take up little room in the saddle bags.

Here's some info!

http://www.spiderspromotions.com/Products/SpiderFeet.aspx

Bob cyclegear has those same ones under the Bilt brand. I got a pair on sale for 10 bucks, they usually go for around 15. Good for emergencies; too flimsy for day to day use.