I just ordered this exact same setup for my 16. It will be here next week and installed next weekend. Thanks for the video. It will make it a lot easier for me.
I just got my exact same setup for my 15 Ultra. Can't start yet, have to settle down from the motion sickness from the Go-Pro head mount! LOL Great info and installation coverage.
another great video and will be doing this before next road trip last yr road from florida to west virginia to kentucky to nc then back to florida 500 miles a day roughly and between the heat of the engine plus the wind coming up this might be a good fix for me.
I used those big washers between the head of the bolt that came with the kit, and the cooling fin. Gave the fin a bit more lateral support, just like using a fender washer :) But yes, I had to run to the hardware store to get a couple of stainless washers that fit in the rear tank mount ears. By the way, very nice instructional video. I am riding a 2016 Tri Glide as well. I'm new to three wheels, but still ride two wheels as well. I'm trying to learn as much as I can about these machines, because I want it to be my go to touring machine :) Keep the videos coming :)
Literally just (almost) wrapped this up! Have to loosen one wing, bend it a little bit, and retighten it. That tomorrow. Wings, 2” lifted front, rear riser spacers. The good: this video. Seriously, the instructions are “okay” but this made it a cinch! The bad: when it was almost all wrapped up, getting my (tall) Mustang seat on there was a challenge. As the video said, I moved the tank all the way back. Needed the clearance for the tank on the ‘16 RGU 103. I really had to work to get that rear seat screw back in! What I did different: I pulled the tank. Wanted to cleanly run some AUX wires from a switched power unit to the front of the bike. As I had the tank off, tightening up the “dog bones” was a breeze. No bloopers! I look forward to seeing how I like the taller tank. I do have to say the seat now feels a bit taller, and in my book that’s always good!
I haven't noticed any effect on the fuel gage. The system seems to work fine. The Harley engine is a hot one and removing the cat really helps also with the right side of the bike.
your video popped up probably because looking at dk customs stuff, and since it's been some time ya installed it, how is it working out far as buffering, extra cooling on the motor??
Because of other things I did to cool down it's hard to tell how well it's working. My cylinder heads run about 230 when it's hot here in Phoenix. As for buffering, I don't think the cool wings help that much. The Road Glide design does a lot better for buffering.
@@Batman825 nice, i'm in the las vegas area so have similar heat conditions. i have put on the love jugs on 2 of my bikes and helped a lot mainly slow to stopped waiting at intersections.
I know this video is a few years old, but what are your final thoughts on the wind deflector wings, do they work as advertised or is it just another snake oil product?
Good question, and as I think about it I'm not sure. I know it didn't help wind buffeting. Since the Trike has the wet heads I don't know if it helps cool the engine that much. Maybe an engine without the wet heads it might help more. I do know that my cylinders run 230 and up and my oil has been up to 260 in the Arizona heat. However I have no data before the installation. I don't think I would purchase again.
@@Batman825 Thank you for replying and your input. If I were to purchase them it would be for the engine cooling aspect, I also live in a hot climate (Florida). I already solved my wind buffeting issue with fork mounted wind deflectors on my Road King. I'm not sure if my ecu does data logging or not (Thundermax) to see if there would be a cooling benefit or not. Thanks again.
@@boscodog4358 No. These are mainly for blowing air over the engine. I've played with that with the deflectors on the fairing but have never had any luck. The only bike I've ever ridden that didn't do that was a Road Glide.
@@Batman825 I also put the 1 1/2 inch tank left on with the deluxe half inch lift in the back. (2020 tri Glide)It change my fuel readings. When my fuel light came on before I would have exactly 1 gallon left now I have between 1.4 and 1.7 gallons left with the fuel light came on
It seemed to, however, there are many things you can do to cool down the bike. I still think the air cleaner is really hot. It was hot on my Road Glide also. Lets face it, an air cooled engine is going to run hot.
Sorry if it was a little dark. Hard to film like that without getting in the way. If you install them you'll see it's not that difficult. It's really just removing the tank bolt and replacing it with another one.
Where did you get the pad that goes between the backrest and the seat. I just installed tour pack relocation kit (I moved it the full 3") and need something bigger to fill the gap.
I didn't buy it, I bought the bike used. However I believe it is the Kuryakyn 5201 Filler pad. Here is the link to Amazon www.amazon.com/Kuryakyn-5201-Tour-Pak-Luggage-Accessory/dp/B005HR17RG/ref=asc_df_B005HR17RG/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309750303117&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=139191252113905308&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029982&hvtargid=pla-570953106938&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=64614610514&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=309750303117&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=139191252113905308&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029982&hvtargid=pla-570953106938
I would say it raises it more than 1/4", I put the 1 1/2" kit on so it raised the tank 1 1/2". It really exposed the cylinder heads a lot. There are longer ones available. I would say yes you can put he deflector wings on without the lift kit, however, I would contact DK Customs for a more specific answer. They are very helpful.
The tank lift kit is not necessary to install the wings. DK Custom however has a different wing for the bike without a lift kit. It's on their website. If you have any doubts, call them and they will tell you which one you need.
Has anyone installed these cooling fins in conjunction with the fork fangs? I really like how the fangs deflect the wind buffering but I would like to add air to cool the engine.
Can't use the tank lift on mine, my bars are too low. Do the deflectors do anything without the tank lift or should I just stay with the fork deflectors, (fangs)?. All the buffeting on mine comes from the tank. Does the lift make your gas gauge inaccurate? Since you're lifting the rear of the tank does it make the seat fit weird now?
I'm not sure about the buffering with the deflectors. They do deflect the air down but I haven't played with adjusting them. On my Rushmore Road Glide I thought the fork deflectors did a great job. I get more buffering on the Trike with the bat wing than the RG. They do help cool the engine by directing air over it. That was my main reason for putting them on for me. I didn't notice how accurate my gas gauge is, I usually rely on the DTE (Distance to end) from the computer. From what I've read on-line it didn't hurt the gas gauge accuracy. As far as the seat with the lift, the stock seat seemed to crowd the boys a little. However, I have changed seats and now it's not a problem. The new seat sets me farther back so I have more room. I think it depends on your seat. It does push the front of the seat up a little. Hope this helps.
@@babybugspaw7085 It's actually a Harley Hammock knock off that I bought on Amazon for $95. I did a video on it. ruclips.net/video/fjiM8cyCWAI/видео.html
No, I think the trikes have a lot of wind buffeting. My Road Glide was really good with that. I was disappointed that the trike has so much. I have a good windshield but it's still strong.
To get more air over the engine to cool it down and not trap the heat with the tank. The deflector wings help flow air over the engine to help cool also.
If your talking about the one on the rider seat, it's a Harley product. www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/shop/c/motorcycle-seat-pads/2016-trike-tri-glide-ultra-flhtcutg?format=json;i=1;locale=en_US;q1=parts;q2=motorcycle-seat-pads;sp_cs=UTF-8;x1=primaryCategoryCode;x2=superCategoryCodes;fitmentFilter=2016-FLHTCUTG
@@Heavy69Metal If you're talking about the one that covers the wires that's the Kuryakyn that I listed above. I didn't buy it, I bought the Trike used and it was already on it.
@@Batman825 Thanks for the info. Shortly after I asked where to find the deflectors I tried the search with "cooling deflectors" and it took me where I wanted to go. Originally I was typing in the search box "tank lift cooling deflectors.". Where I was directed to only find the lift kits. I already purchased the cooling deflectors. Now I'm waiting for them to get here. I'll have to wait to install them. I have my 2018 Ultra Limited in storage for the winter.
I think the biggest thing I did for heat was get rid of the catalytic converter and changing the air cleaner to a smaller cover. My motor still gets hot, my oil temp is usually 230-240 and my first cylinder gets hot 230. So to answer your question, I don't have a yes or no answer. I suppose anything you can do to get more air over the engine should help. In Phoenix it gets hot and I'm not sure if blowing hot air over the engine helps cool it down.
I just ordered this exact same setup for my 16. It will be here next week and installed next weekend. Thanks for the video. It will make it a lot easier for me.
I just got my exact same setup for my 15 Ultra. Can't start yet, have to settle down from the motion sickness from the Go-Pro head mount! LOL Great info and installation coverage.
I'll be doing this after Christmas when I get my DK gift certificates from family!
another great video and will be doing this before next road trip last yr road from florida to west virginia to kentucky to nc then back to florida 500 miles a day roughly and between the heat of the engine plus the wind coming up this might be a good fix for me.
Thinking of ordering one for my 2016 Cosmic Blue RK, thanks for sharing. Good stuff.
Keep 2 or 3 on the ground & stay safe.
I used those big washers between the head of the bolt that came with the kit, and the cooling fin. Gave the fin a bit more lateral support, just like using a fender washer :) But yes, I had to run to the hardware store to get a couple of stainless washers that fit in the rear tank mount ears. By the way, very nice instructional video. I am riding a 2016 Tri Glide as well. I'm new to three wheels, but still ride two wheels as well. I'm trying to learn as much as I can about these machines, because I want it to be my go to touring machine :) Keep the videos coming :)
Thank you, please subscribe and check out my What did you do to your Harley video for everything I’ve done to mine.
Good video , you forgot to put lock tite on rear tank bolts. Lol😂
Literally just (almost) wrapped this up! Have to loosen one wing, bend it a little bit, and retighten it. That tomorrow. Wings, 2” lifted front, rear riser spacers.
The good: this video. Seriously, the instructions are “okay” but this made it a cinch!
The bad: when it was almost all wrapped up, getting my (tall) Mustang seat on there was a challenge. As the video said, I moved the tank all the way back. Needed the clearance for the tank on the ‘16 RGU 103. I really had to work to get that rear seat screw back in!
What I did different: I pulled the tank. Wanted to cleanly run some AUX wires from a switched power unit to the front of the bike. As I had the tank off, tightening up the “dog bones” was a breeze. No bloopers!
I look forward to seeing how I like the taller tank. I do have to say the seat now feels a bit taller, and in my book that’s always good!
I'm glad my video helped, it's why I make them.
Looks like it raises the front of the seat as well? That would be a non starter for me.
Thanks
Thank you for sharing. How did the system work?
What size lift did you install ?
Did any of this effect your fuel gage
I haven't noticed any effect on the fuel gage. The system seems to work fine. The Harley engine is a hot one and removing the cat really helps also with the right side of the bike.
Looking good!
your video popped up probably because looking at dk customs stuff, and since it's been some time ya installed it, how is it working out far as buffering, extra cooling on the motor??
Because of other things I did to cool down it's hard to tell how well it's working. My cylinder heads run about 230 when it's hot here in Phoenix. As for buffering, I don't think the cool wings help that much. The Road Glide design does a lot better for buffering.
@@Batman825 nice, i'm in the las vegas area so have similar heat conditions. i have put on the love jugs on 2 of my bikes and helped a lot mainly slow to stopped waiting at intersections.
Are your bars hitting the tank now looks really tight. Can you still turn lock to lock ????? I’m skeptical
No, can turn and lock.
Hi Bob , i like to know where you buy the tank lift kits and cooling deflector??
DKCustoms
I know this video is a few years old, but what are your final thoughts on the wind deflector wings, do they work as advertised or is it just another snake oil product?
Good question, and as I think about it I'm not sure. I know it didn't help wind buffeting. Since the Trike has the wet heads I don't know if it helps cool the engine that much. Maybe an engine without the wet heads it might help more. I do know that my cylinders run 230 and up and my oil has been up to 260 in the Arizona heat. However I have no data before the installation. I don't think I would purchase again.
@@Batman825 Thank you for replying and your input. If I were to purchase them it would be for the engine cooling aspect, I also live in a hot climate (Florida). I already solved my wind buffeting issue with fork mounted wind deflectors on my Road King. I'm not sure if my ecu does data logging or not (Thundermax) to see if there would be a cooling benefit or not. Thanks again.
So how much cooler is this deflector tank lift? Looks simple enough, and what’s the cost?
Not sure how much it helped, and as far as cost check DK Customs website.
Did it help
Yes
The process looked pretty fast. Did actually take the video length of time to install both items? Thanks.
It might have been a little longer but not much. 30 minutes at the most. Longer if you keep dropping the bolts LOL!
@@Batman825 Thanks 👍🏽🤠 4/8/23
Does this modification stop the air from blowing. UP MY BELLY?
@@boscodog4358 No. These are mainly for blowing air over the engine. I've played with that with the deflectors on the fairing but have never had any luck. The only bike I've ever ridden that didn't do that was a Road Glide.
The "Fangs " will stop air from blowing up your belly, BUT the engine runs Hotter
Any issues with putting the seat back on?
No
Does the tank lift reduce the amount of fuel you can fill your tank.
No, I don't see a decline.
Love the video from the go Pro. Hero 8?
Yes, 8
Did It change your fuel gauge reading?
No, not that I can tell.
@@Batman825 I also put the 1 1/2 inch tank left on with the deluxe half inch lift in the back. (2020 tri Glide)It change my fuel readings. When my fuel light came on before I would have exactly 1 gallon left now I have between 1.4 and 1.7 gallons left with the fuel light came on
@@windsurfed1 Good to know, I'll have to pay attention more. I don't usually let my fuel light come on before I get gas.
Did it make it run cooler? My wife's trike will cook your leg if you wear shorts.
It seemed to, however, there are many things you can do to cool down the bike. I still think the air cleaner is really hot. It was hot on my Road Glide also. Lets face it, an air cooled engine is going to run hot.
Don't ride with shorts!
Couldn't see much. Not enuff light in front tank area.
Sorry if it was a little dark. Hard to film like that without getting in the way. If you install them you'll see it's not that difficult. It's really just removing the tank bolt and replacing it with another one.
@@Batman825 it's all good! I figured it out
Where did you get the pad that goes between the backrest and the seat. I just installed tour pack relocation kit (I moved it the full 3") and need something bigger to fill the gap.
I didn't buy it, I bought the bike used. However I believe it is the Kuryakyn 5201 Filler pad. Here is the link to Amazon www.amazon.com/Kuryakyn-5201-Tour-Pak-Luggage-Accessory/dp/B005HR17RG/ref=asc_df_B005HR17RG/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309750303117&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=139191252113905308&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029982&hvtargid=pla-570953106938&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=64614610514&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=309750303117&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=139191252113905308&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029982&hvtargid=pla-570953106938
Hi Bob. Is the tank lift kit necessary to fit the Cooling Deflector Wings? I just cannot see the benefit in lifting the tank 1/4".
I would say it raises it more than 1/4", I put the 1 1/2" kit on so it raised the tank 1 1/2". It really exposed the cylinder heads a lot. There are longer ones available. I would say yes you can put he deflector wings on without the lift kit, however, I would contact DK Customs for a more specific answer. They are very helpful.
The tank lift kit is not necessary to install the wings. DK Custom however has a different wing for the bike without a lift kit. It's on their website. If you have any doubts, call them and they will tell you which one you need.
Has anyone installed these cooling fins in conjunction with the fork fangs? I really like how the fangs deflect the wind buffering but I would like to add air to cool the engine.
how did the lift and deflectors work? Any heat reduction that you could tell?
I could tell a heat reduction but I also did a stage 1 to help.
Were you able to slide the tank back a little for clearance
I’m not sure what clearance you mean. I didn’t need any with the handlebars.
Looks like your tank is hitting the switch panel?
It doesn't.
Can't use the tank lift on mine, my bars are too low. Do the deflectors do anything without the tank lift or should I just stay with the fork deflectors, (fangs)?. All the buffeting on mine comes from the tank. Does the lift make your gas gauge inaccurate? Since you're lifting the rear of the tank does it make the seat fit weird now?
I'm not sure about the buffering with the deflectors. They do deflect the air down but I haven't played with adjusting them. On my Rushmore Road Glide I thought the fork deflectors did a great job. I get more buffering on the Trike with the bat wing than the RG. They do help cool the engine by directing air over it. That was my main reason for putting them on for me. I didn't notice how accurate my gas gauge is, I usually rely on the DTE (Distance to end) from the computer. From what I've read on-line it didn't hurt the gas gauge accuracy. As far as the seat with the lift, the stock seat seemed to crowd the boys a little. However, I have changed seats and now it's not a problem. The new seat sets me farther back so I have more room. I think it depends on your seat. It does push the front of the seat up a little. Hope this helps.
@@Batman825 Thank You!
@@Batman825 What kind of seat did you put on? I’m thinking about a new seat because my boys “feel” the stock seat a little already. (2016 Road King)
@@babybugspaw7085 It's actually a Harley Hammock knock off that I bought on Amazon for $95. I did a video on it. ruclips.net/video/fjiM8cyCWAI/видео.html
Did you drain your fuel tank before doing this?
No, it was about 1/2 full.
Did the deflector wings work? Thnx
They do deflect the air on the motor. Not really sure how well it cools the engine. Check the DK Customs website for information on how they work.
@@Batman825 …thnx
Did it reduce wind and buffeting?
No, I think the trikes have a lot of wind buffeting. My Road Glide was really good with that. I was disappointed that the trike has so much. I have a good windshield but it's still strong.
What’s the idea behind the tank lift? Thnx
To get more air over the heads to help cool the engine.
@@Batman825 ..thnx👍
I afraid I dont get the point. Why raise the tank?
To get more air over the engine to cool it down and not trap the heat with the tank. The deflector wings help flow air over the engine to help cool also.
@@Batman825 cool thanks
Where did you get the pad below the backrest at?
If your talking about the one on the rider seat, it's a Harley product.
www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/shop/c/motorcycle-seat-pads/2016-trike-tri-glide-ultra-flhtcutg?format=json;i=1;locale=en_US;q1=parts;q2=motorcycle-seat-pads;sp_cs=UTF-8;x1=primaryCategoryCode;x2=superCategoryCodes;fitmentFilter=2016-FLHTCUTG
@@Batman825 no the one on the tour pak bottom that flap.
@@Heavy69Metal It's a Kuryakyn pad www.amazon.com/Kuryakyn-5201-Tour-Pak-Luggage-Accessory/dp/B005HR17RG
@@Batman825 I’m talking about the back pad on the bottom or the tour pack that hides the fender
@@Heavy69Metal If you're talking about the one that covers the wires that's the Kuryakyn that I listed above. I didn't buy it, I bought the Trike used and it was already on it.
Where did you find the deflectors?
DK Customs www.dkcustomproducts.com/cooling-deflector-wings-for-touring-trike-models-dk-cdw-trg.htm
@@Batman825 Thanks for the info. Shortly after I asked where to find the deflectors I tried the search with "cooling deflectors" and it took me where I wanted to go. Originally I was typing in the search box "tank lift cooling deflectors.". Where I was directed to only find the lift kits. I already purchased the cooling deflectors. Now I'm waiting for them to get here. I'll have to wait to install them. I have my 2018 Ultra Limited in storage for the winter.
Man, you put too much Loctite. One small drop is enough.

Too much locktite
Looking for then front air deflecteds in front of gas tank any one no were I can pick up a set
DK Customs makes them along with many good products to help cool Harleys
Does it really work
I think the biggest thing I did for heat was get rid of the catalytic converter and changing the air cleaner to a smaller cover. My motor still gets hot, my oil temp is usually 230-240 and my first cylinder gets hot 230. So to answer your question, I don't have a yes or no answer. I suppose anything you can do to get more air over the engine should help. In Phoenix it gets hot and I'm not sure if blowing hot air over the engine helps cool it down.
@@Batman825 I ordered the Oil Bud oil cooler, since the water-head motors don't have an oil cooler from the factory.
@ericrhinehart6055 did the oilbud make any noticeable difference?