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#1 ·
I ordered the Aeroflow Aerowings on Sunday. Got a UPS tracking number Monday & they will be here on Thursday. Now that is good customer service. I went with the Smoked ones as I think they will match the blue bike better then the clear would. Here are a few pics & a link to their web site.

http://www.aeroflowscreens.com/K1600GT_GTL.htm#K1600GT/GTL_AeroWings:




 

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#3 ·
They look sharp, Steve. Let us know how they work out with that windshield. Inquiring minds, ya know!


Reid
 
#6 ·
I can vouch that these AeroWings aren't coming off, even at GTL-Nevada speeds . . . ;)

As for the Smoke version, you're welcome. :cool: Paige was just gonna do them in Clear, until I convinced him that Smoke would look great on the GTL . . .
 
#7 ·
A while back a forum member ( I think from Canada) made up a similar product that mounted to the lower side of the mirror. They came with snaps, not velcro. I ordered a pair, but ended up selling them to someone else after they sat around a while. Didn't feel the need for them in Florida.

They were quite a bit smaller and I wonder how they will compare. They were a lot less conspicuous. Steve, didn't you try a pair?
 
#8 ·
meese said:
As for the Smoke version, you're welcome. :cool: Paige was just gonna do them in Clear, until I convinced him that Smoke would look great on the GTL . . .

Thanks Mucho Ken !!! The smoke should look good in person on the blue bike. :yeah:

DanDiver said:
Steve, didn't you try a pair?

Dano the other ones I had stayed on till Warp speed (120+) then only one went wizzing by my head. :rolleyes:

JimE said:
Darn it, Dan...you beat me to that one!

Taking potshots at Stevie is just too easy sometimes. :histerica
Jim... Bite me Buck Wheat. :D
 
#11 ·
I have Aeroflow Aerowings on the K1300GT. I've looked at the ones for the K1600GT... They don't look bad and probably function pretty well. I don't mean to sound cheap, but, at $145.00 for two small, formed pieces of smoked plexiglass? I know there are develop costs, but...
 
#12 ·
Welcome to BMW . . . :bmw:

Seriously, it's not just "two small, formed pieces of plexiglas", it's exactly how they're formed that makes it work. Paige at AeroFlow is a master at fluid flow dynamics, and the stuff he produces just flat works. I ran with several different prototype wings, using various shapes and sizes, for many thousands of miles in a wide variety of wind and weather conditions, before he settled on the final design.

He's also a hell of a rider, too, although he never does talk about that much . . .

There are other aftermarket wind management options out there for the K16, mostly coming from Europe, but I guarantee they're not any cheaper, and may or may not work as well.

But if you really want a cheaper option, you could always look here, or try to fab something up yourself . . .
 
#14 ·
katnapinn said:
There you are a day late & a dollar short as always. :histerica

Just back in from the field.........long season and maybe get in a few more days before the "beautiful white stuff".............have to cram in some ride time as it's supposed to snow come Sunday................. :rolleyes:
 
#15 · (Edited)
The wings came in & it only took about 15 minutes to install. The smoked ones really "Blend" in with the bike. They follow the body lines great & look like something BMW would have made for the bike. I'll hopefully get to go for a ride on Sunday to test them out. :bike:
 
#16 ·
katnapinn said:
The wings came in & it only took about 15 minutes to install. The smokes ones really "Blend" in with the bike. They follow the body lines great & look like something BMW would have made for the bike. I'll hopefully get to go for a ride on Sunday to test them out. :bike:
And you could take another pic or two with a better advantage point.

Cya Sunday (I'm in one of those Endeavor-puller Thunderas if it's raining).
 
#18 ·
Ok, I swallowed my pride and opened my wallet. Ordered a set this afternoon from the Iphone while at dinner... I'll post pictures when I get them installed. I'll also post a rider report if they get here in time for our "Boys Weekend" in WV next week... It'll be interestind to see how they work with the CalSci windscreen.
 
#21 ·
Steve - impressive. I'll order mine, and hopefully get the bike to go with them soon! :D

They do actually blend right in. Nice.

I hope your tender personality has survived all the previous posts!
 
#23 ·
Went for a short 110 mile ride this morning & man what difference the Areowings make. I get a little air on my shoulders still but none on the hands & most of my arms. Was not able to take Sammie with me as she had to go to work but just by holding up my hand into the are I could tell the "Pocket" of still air around me & behind me was greater then before. :dance:
 
#25 ·
Deaf1 said:
Do you have a non-factory windshield? I am curious this is stopping the wind from hitting you. I hate looking thru the windshield, and would love something that would cut the wind down. Where did you get them?

Thanks

Scott
As far as:
Where did you get them?
See the first post in this thread.

I hate looking thru the windshield, and would love something that would cut the wind down.
Suggest you look through:
http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68850&highlight=windshield
http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68403&highlight=windshield
http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67519&highlight=windshield
http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65450&highlight=windshield
http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64688&highlight=windshield
http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64006&highlight=windshield

or on the k1600 forum,
http://www.k1600forum.com/forum/bmw-k1600-general-discussions/6020-aero-flows-aero-wings.html
http://www.k1600forum.com/forum/bmw...d-first-impressions.html?highlight=windshield
http://www.k1600forum.com/forum/bmw-k1600-accessories/4975-laminar-lip.html?highlight=windshield
http://www.k1600forum.com/forum/bmw...-cal-sci-windshield.html?highlight=windshield
http://www.k1600forum.com/forum/bmw...didnt-like-aeroflow.html?highlight=windshield
http://www.k1600forum.com/forum/bmw...ons/5054-aero-wings.html?highlight=windshield

or one of the approximately 1,328 other threads re: windshields on that forum.
 
#26 ·
I got my Aero Wings on Saturday and installed. Went for a test ride on Sunday and wouldn't you know it was 100 degrees here and they forecast the same for rest of the week. I'm sure I will appreciate them soon especially on early mornings commutes.
 
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