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#1 · (Edited)
Hello fellow Strom enthusiasts,

Available immediately: the first production wind deflectors for the 2012+ DL650, the Augustus Deflector.

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As most Glee riders know, at highway speeds and above, many windshields by themselves do not provide sufficent buffetting and wind noise control. After over 1000 miles of testing of several prototypes, I found this shape to cut buffetting and improve comfort on the bike dramatically. With these deflectors, I have found rider and pillion alike able to comfortably ride with visors up even above 80mph.

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For $39.99 shipped in the USA or $47.99 USD Shipped to Canadayou will receive what you see below: 2 deflectors and the apropriate mounting hardware shipped Priority Mail to your door.

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Each deflector is made from laser-cut impact resistant ABS plastic (the same material as all the Glee fairings, painted and black) with neoprene bumpers to avoid the scratching issues unearthed early on in the Custom Deflector's Thread on this forum.

To order, please post below and I will PM you with payment details (Paypal). For international orders outside of Canada, we can further discuss your shipping options.
 
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I'm interested, but would like to know a little more about these. Are they similar to the windshield thread, where they work for some and don't work for others? Have you had anybody else test them out to see if they get the same benefits? Does it matter which windshield you have on the bike? Any negative effects like poorer gas mileage or anything else? Does rider size and position make a difference?

Thank you very much.
 
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#7 · (Edited)
Great questions interceptor. Spaced out below are your questions and my answers.

Are they similar to the windshield thread, where they work for some and don't work for others?

The purpose of these deflectors is to reduce the windblast that is channelled by the fairings and up the rider's torso and onto the bottom of the helmet. This "low air" effect is related to the seating position of the rider, when crouched over the windblast will spill over the sides of the rider's torso and never hit their helmet. However, with the upright riding position of the strom the windblast comes into play and relates to much of the wind noise experianced by riders even with large, well-designed screens.

Have you had anybody else test them out to see if they get the same benefits?

I have not yet recieved other riders opinions of these deflectors, however with the first orders on their way today hopefully we will have a multitude of opinions soon. I have however, tested these deflectors in a number of circumstances that I will touch on in response to your next question.


Does it matter which windshield you have on the bike?

In short, these deflectors will improve your experiance behind any windshield, but they will not resolve many of the issues inherent in a poorly fitting windshield for a given person.

I have tested and redesigned these deflectors a number of times to work with a variety of windshield set ups and have come to understand the divide between windshields and deflectors as a "high and low" problem. Windshields deal with "high air" that first contacts the rider's body at the helmet level, deflectors deal with "low air" channeled by the fairings to the rider’s torso and underside of helmet.

With the stock screen I perceived a significant reduction in noise, however at high speeds buffeting from the "high air" travelling over and around the screen was still present.

With no windscreen, the deflectors are of limited use. So much wind is already hitting the torso that the channeled blasts from the fairing are disrupted and less of an issue in the first place.

With a large, correctly positioned windshield (in my case a 22" adventure screen from Cee Baileys, and a Madstad bracket) the deflectors eliminate the last of the significant wind noise and buffeting by preventing that "low air" stream from disrupting the clean "high air" provided by the windshield.

Any negative effects like poorer gas mileage or anything else?

I myself have not experienced any drop in gas mileage, nor other unintended consequences. That said, I am looking forward to other rider's reports and constructive criticisms.

Does rider size and position make a difference?

As I discussed above in my answer to your first question, rider size and position are less critical to the function of these deflectors and they are to windshields. However individual circumstances and preferences always apply, for some the "low air" poses less of an issue, perhaps because of helmet aerodynamics, or perhaps due to a more aggressive riding position on the strom. That said, I believe that these deflectors will improve the comfort of high speed travel on the strom for the majority of riders.


Thank you again for the questions, and if anyone is interested in other details about the Augustus Deflectors, ask away.
 
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Interested in the same.
 
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#12 ·
Canadian pricing now added.

$47.99 USD Shipped, the price difference is the increase in cost charged by USPS for international shipments.
 
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#15 ·
Thanks to all of the orders so far, a number shipped out yesterday and today with a large batch sitting on my desk now ready to go in the morning!

Given that this forum is limited to members with more than 20 posts registered on their accounts. Please feel free to PM me directly as many have already done to order.
 
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#16 ·
I'll take a set. Be great if it would fix the last of my turbulence.
 
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#18 · (Edited)
Very nice deflectors salu, I have found my design to be a balance between wind control and manufacturability. Very large deflectors with multiple mounting points may fit your needs better, but would drive up costs significantly for what is not necessarily a large gain in performance. See the positive experiences expressed early in the custom deflectors thread relating to deflectors similar to mine.

Perhaps the thread dedicated to custom deflectors would be a better place for your large pictures, or in your own for sale thread if you are now planning to produce your design at scale.
 
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#19 ·
I need some for my 2011.
Someone get on that. :mrgreen:
 
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#22 ·
rebel said:
Definitely interested in a pair. Can you please indicate how the deflectors mount onto the bike?
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The deflectors mount with the included stainless steel hardware to the 2 mounting points of the front fairing. Included with each order is an installation guide that walks you through the process
 
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#23 ·
The name comes from my grandfather, who worked as an aeronautical engineer both during WWII and after for many years. I figured a connection to aerodynamic work with much more serious consequences couldn't hurt. The name has been passed down through the family and is in fact my own middle name.
 
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I'll buy a set, I've been looking at the exact same area as a source of unwanted side flow air, coming up and hitting my upper arms at highway speed.

I like the small and understated look of your design, didn't quite want the "Dumbo" look of some of the others.

I'm running a 20.3" MRA Vario Touring on a Madstad.

I'll be happy to report back on my findings.

Please send a PM on how to pay. Thanks, I've been waiting for these...
 
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Augustus Deflector Feedback

Got mine quick and they are about the simplest mod I've done to the bike (finding the allen wrenches will take longer than installation.) They look very professional and the design is well-engineered.

All I can say is Wow! These do the job as advertised - cuts the buffeting and wind noise coming up that groove in the fairing. I highly recommend these if you are like me and don't want to futz around engineering and fabricating your own. Thanks Mimo!

I posted a slightly more in-depth review in the Deflector thread.
 
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Do you have them on the DL1000?

G-Dub said:
Got mine quick and they are about the simplest mod I've done to the bike (finding the allen wrenches will take longer than installation.) They look very professional and the design is well-engineered.

All I can say is Wow! These do the job as advertised - cuts the buffeting and wind noise coming up that groove in the fairing. I highly recommend these if you are like me and don't want to futz around engineering and fabricating your own. Thanks Mimo!

I posted a slightly more in-depth review in the Deflector thread.
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#36 ·
The deflectors should still work, the spacer would need to be shortened however. Do you have a measurement of the thickness of the headlight guard mount over the bolt hole?
 
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