ediddy Posted January 30, 2010 Share #1 Posted January 30, 2010 I bought the blockers from buddy rich. The velcro on the left one sticks fine but I can't get the right one to stick. I almost lost it riding home from work yesterday. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturbar Posted January 30, 2010 Share #2 Posted January 30, 2010 I bought the blockers from buddy rich. The velcro on the left one sticks fine but I can't get the right one to stick. I almost lost it riding home from work yesterday. Any suggestions? i'm having problems with both sides not staying in place, just about lost one on my first trial ride. i found some foam backed tape that i'm going to line the top of the wind blocker with in hopes that it will fit the 'contour' better to the inside of fairing. from all the good reports i read prior to purchasing mine, i'm thinking i'm the exception to that rule. i hope to get it worked out though and will be listening for suggestions also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted January 30, 2010 Share #3 Posted January 30, 2010 Just wondering, are you guys using the little blocks to support them? Also , maybe try just a dab of (Household GOOP) on each one. darn strong stuff. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithR Posted January 30, 2010 Share #4 Posted January 30, 2010 I have a set ordered but haven't received them yet. I plan to get some 3M dual lock tape. It sounds like it should do the job. Keith http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Dual/Lock/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted January 30, 2010 Share #5 Posted January 30, 2010 Keith, that stuff rocks. super strong, can hardly remove after attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSTWXMAN Posted January 30, 2010 Share #6 Posted January 30, 2010 Where do you find these wind blockers? Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Color01 Posted January 30, 2010 Share #7 Posted January 30, 2010 I had the same problem ...I bought some 3M Body Molding..stuck it between it ..and it worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ediddy Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share #8 Posted January 30, 2010 You can do a search titled "getting the wind off you knees" and you will get the thread where BuddyRich makes and sells the wind blockers. Right now I think it is on page 18 or 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyRich Posted January 30, 2010 Share #9 Posted January 30, 2010 (edited) If you use the blocks you shouldn't have a problem. I'll send you some bigger blocks if you need them. Just PM me. If it continues to be a problem let me know And I'll redo the one your having a problem with. Just PM me and let me know which side you need. I'll send you a new one and you can send the old one back to me after you mount the new one. Hope that helps guys. Edited January 31, 2010 by BuddyRich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Ghost Posted January 30, 2010 Share #10 Posted January 30, 2010 I love mine and haven't had any issues with them coming loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahoutzer Posted January 30, 2010 Share #11 Posted January 30, 2010 I bolted mine in place with some nice acorn nuts on the top of the cowling. Then I threw away the blocks from underneath. This way, they are very secure and I can remove them for hot season. The bolts will still be there for hot season, but they look pretty good, so that is not a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted January 31, 2010 Share #12 Posted January 31, 2010 I bolted mine in place with some nice acorn nuts on the top of the cowling. Then I threw away the blocks from underneath. This way, they are very secure and I can remove them for hot season. The bolts will still be there for hot season, but they look pretty good, so that is not a problem. We need pics????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodbought1 Posted January 31, 2010 Share #13 Posted January 31, 2010 What are these blocks you all are talking about.....I didn't get any with mine and they are falling off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted January 31, 2010 Share #14 Posted January 31, 2010 These blocks are the harder type foam that would be in a box like when shipping a computer or something. I did not receive the blocks as well. found some harder foam at work to use. the blocks will rest in the space between the knee blocker and the top of the air filter housing. (wedge it in place) for the down-ward) deflection. Make since? Here is a picture, [ATTACH]40956[/ATTACH] Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturbar Posted January 31, 2010 Share #15 Posted January 31, 2010 If you use the blocks you shouldn't have a problem. I'll send you some bigger blocks if you need them. Just PM me. If it continues to be a problem let me know And I'll redo the one your having a problem with. Just PM me and let me know which side you need. I'll send you a new one and you can send the old one back to me after you mount the new one. Hope that helps guys. i installed the wind blockers with the blocks provided but the shields still wobbled around. the best i can figure is that the curve (contour) of the plexiglass blockers do not match the curve (contour) of the inside of my cowl - which creates a 'high' spot where the Velcro attaches, leaving only a small point of adhesion. my thought was to try to build up some foam on top of the blocker to see if it might conform to the curve of the cowling. personally i am not fond of the idea of drilling holes in my cowlings to hold these in place but am certain that would fix the problem. btw i was not complaining in my original post, i was just responding to the thread. i will either figure out my problem or simply not use them, either way all is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyRich Posted January 31, 2010 Share #16 Posted January 31, 2010 What are these blocks you all are talking about.....I didn't get any with mine and they are falling off. Hey Michael, PM me your address and I'll send you a couple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodbought1 Posted January 31, 2010 Share #17 Posted January 31, 2010 PM sent....Thanks a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdurr Posted April 1, 2010 Share #18 Posted April 1, 2010 i am having the same problem as you folks velcro does not seem to work very well where did you get the 3m tape? from the above info it sounds like it might be the cure. steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Color01 Posted April 1, 2010 Share #19 Posted April 1, 2010 i am having the same problem as you folks velcro does not seem to work very well where did you get the 3m tape? from the above info it sounds like it might be the cure. steve I bought the 3M Body molding ...and it works great...found it at NAPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 1, 2010 Share #20 Posted April 1, 2010 Guys , if these are falling off-there are not installed properly.ya gatta get the right curve and right angle, and use rubbing alcohol. but if already applied, to late. you will have to start over with new velcro. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Color01 Posted April 1, 2010 Share #21 Posted April 1, 2010 Guys , if these are falling off-there are not installed properly.ya gatta get the right curve and right angle, and use rubbing alcohol. but if already applied, to late. you will have to start over with new velcro. Jeff mine fell off after a few miles ...since I used the 3M molding tape ..they never came off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdurr Posted April 1, 2010 Share #22 Posted April 1, 2010 just installed with 3m molding tape going for a shake down ride. will report back later. steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahoutzer Posted April 1, 2010 Share #23 Posted April 1, 2010 These work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 1, 2010 Share #24 Posted April 1, 2010 That Otta work , Yep ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Color01 Posted April 1, 2010 Share #25 Posted April 1, 2010 These work. I like that Idea of that chrome trim Guard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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