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Does this change in position really make any difference?
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Does this change in position really make any difference?
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Bill Lumberg
Merica
Yep. In the winter, it provides a half inch more wind coverage. I can feel the difference on the outside of my kneecap if I’m not wearing riding pants. That is all.
Pterodactyl
Well-known member
And... the likelihood of losing the vent is directly linked to the number of times one adjusts the vent.
SLK50
Well-known member
Quote: Does this change in position really make any difference?
Do you want your knees in the breeze?...Or not.
Do you want your knees in the breeze?...Or not.
eflyguy
Well-known member
Put one "out" and leave the other "in", then see if you can feel a difference.
They probably do deflect airflow a little, but depending on your physique, that may or may not make any difference..
They probably do deflect airflow a little, but depending on your physique, that may or may not make any difference..
Based on this comment - wondering if anyone has ridden in a kilt?
HotRodZilla
GOD BLESS AMERICA
Not that I've ever been able to tell. IMHO, they are a crap feature that someone thought was a selling point. I haven't moved mine in years. I will say that if they're "out" and you drop your bike, they'll stick out beyond where sliders protect and you'll screw up the top edge. Ask me how I know...
Oh, haha...I just watched the video which shows a GenIII. LOL, That's an even bigger piece of crap than the GenII version.
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Now hear this.
These adjustable vents makes a huge difference. After extensive scribbling on bar room napkins, Yamahas engineers designed these deflectors with minimal incremental production cost, and they achieved their design goals by 110%, which most semi-sane people would argue is impossible.
The design goal, by the way, was to pretend they were a valuable feature to influence new prospective buyers. Those that already own one know better.
That is all.
These adjustable vents makes a huge difference. After extensive scribbling on bar room napkins, Yamahas engineers designed these deflectors with minimal incremental production cost, and they achieved their design goals by 110%, which most semi-sane people would argue is impossible.
The design goal, by the way, was to pretend they were a valuable feature to influence new prospective buyers. Those that already own one know better.
That is all.
On the GenIII these things do nothing more than cover that section of the side panels. Other than providing some access to some fasteners and a view of some parts, I see no utility value.
Heen
Barefooter
By riding with the cover in the open position (back and out farther) does it cause and scratches on the cowling? I have been afraid to move it and find out.
mcatrophy
Privileged to ride a 2018 FJR1300AS
jblanken64
Well-known member
In the winter I move them outward. That does seem to keep more air off of my legs. In fact, since I'll routinely ride in the 20's and 30's during the winter, the effect is noticeable. YMMV.
Uncle Hud
Just another blob of protoplasm using up your oxyg
Does it make a difference? No. FJRForum thread for Gen3's here.
eflyguy has a good suggestion. Open one and close the other. See if you can tell a difference.
I moved them a few times when I first got my 2015. They don't scratch anything; they're snugly fixed in place in either position.
eflyguy has a good suggestion. Open one and close the other. See if you can tell a difference.
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dcumpian
Well-known member
I tried a few rides like this recently on my 2018. I couldn't tell a difference.
Dan
1951M38
Member
I was also curious about those, I did the one in and one out while wearing vented pants. With the side out there was not much wind on my leg, and very little engine heat. The side in had more overall wind, but the engine heat was significant.
I now ride during the summer with them out, and winter (down to 30F) with them in.
I now ride during the summer with them out, and winter (down to 30F) with them in.
Been wondering which position to put them on my '16. The ones on my '06 did have a noticeable (not great) difference, having them out in the winter and in during the summer. I'll have to play a bit with the new bike.
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