I have recently added a new farkle to my '13 along with my previously installed air wings. I have had the opportunity recently to ride in some fairly chilly weather to check out my new farkles and the adjustable side panels on the Gen III. So far the coldest temps I have ridden in is 37 degrees...even with my wings and the footguards it was still a pretty cold ride but survivable. I had a 20 miles commute into work. I think I could have handled another 10 miles for so before I needed a break (I was running around 75mph, so the wind chill is right around zero or just a touch under depending on the windchill chart you use.) I think a set of factory hand guards on the mirrors might solve the last of my concerns.
I have installed the factory Yamaha footguards on my '13. They are a stylish addition. Here are a few pics up close so you can see in more detail than the brochure how they look and fit. The installation is pretty easy. Five rubber nuts go into the existing mounting bosses on the backside of the side panels. A small slit needs to be made in the foam. Here is a clear side view of the OEM footguards.
In this picture you can see the area covered by the footguards and the extension you get with the movable panels set in the outermost position . It only gains you about half an inch of width on each side of the lower but on mine it makes a big difference. With your feet tucked in on the pegs you can feel warm air circulating around your ankles and feet. A welcome addition in the mid thirties. On my '13 the movable side panels seem to make a noticeable difference that is greatly affected my the position of my air wings. With the air wings closed and the panels OUT the airflow moves from its normal spot of collapsing on the outer half of my knee to a smooth air flow just along the outside of my thigh. Getting that turbulence off the knees does make it warmer.
Here is my bike head on with the air wings in the closed position. With the air wings closed and the shield up it also creates a low pressure pocket in the cockpit that draws the warm up from around the foot well into the cockpit.
The footguards up close and personal...I have a feeling that they might get removed in the summer months...we shall see next year.
And yes, they do extend the lower portion of the side panel back just a little. But I have not had a problem of banging into them. I don't really notice the extra 1+ inch that they extend back.
I have installed the factory Yamaha footguards on my '13. They are a stylish addition. Here are a few pics up close so you can see in more detail than the brochure how they look and fit. The installation is pretty easy. Five rubber nuts go into the existing mounting bosses on the backside of the side panels. A small slit needs to be made in the foam. Here is a clear side view of the OEM footguards.
In this picture you can see the area covered by the footguards and the extension you get with the movable panels set in the outermost position . It only gains you about half an inch of width on each side of the lower but on mine it makes a big difference. With your feet tucked in on the pegs you can feel warm air circulating around your ankles and feet. A welcome addition in the mid thirties. On my '13 the movable side panels seem to make a noticeable difference that is greatly affected my the position of my air wings. With the air wings closed and the panels OUT the airflow moves from its normal spot of collapsing on the outer half of my knee to a smooth air flow just along the outside of my thigh. Getting that turbulence off the knees does make it warmer.
Here is my bike head on with the air wings in the closed position. With the air wings closed and the shield up it also creates a low pressure pocket in the cockpit that draws the warm up from around the foot well into the cockpit.
The footguards up close and personal...I have a feeling that they might get removed in the summer months...we shall see next year.
And yes, they do extend the lower portion of the side panel back just a little. But I have not had a problem of banging into them. I don't really notice the extra 1+ inch that they extend back.
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