I looked at all the threads about leg deflectors & contacted David Silver Spares. They gave me a quote 195 GBP, when converted to USD totalled $314!! Have mercy. The price did include shipping, but still. Does anyone know of a cheaper source for leg deflectors?

I've used Baker Built Air Wings on motorcycles in the past but I found the mounting kind of rinky dink. Had to order extra hardware, & twice the plastic broke during normal riding on the highway. I will only buy the Air Wings after I've exhausted all other options.

A number of Burgman owners have used the window deflectors like those sold by JC Whitney. http://www.jcwhitney.com/truck/bug-deflectors-and-window-visors/c1553j2s18.jcwx

Chris

Hmmm maybe its the economy difference, but that really sounds much more expensive then I recall them being when I purchased them.

Try this link:

Chiswick Honda

Send them an email and get a price from them directly.

It will still be higher than locally sourced alternatives, but maybe not as much as the quote you got.

Dan

Currently available from Honda in the UK at £105 a set.
Bob

That's more like it.

Bob,
How does VAT work. Do you need to add that on top if it gets shipped to the USA, or is their no VAT if it goes directly from the dealer?

Dan

Dan,
I've just spoken to Honda Chiswick. The price of GBP 105 includes UK VAT at the current rate of 20%

They will ship to the US before adding any VAT at a price of GBP 88 + Carriage. I guess there may be some US Duty charges but I'm not aware of the detail. Honda Chiswick would require prepayment before shipping.
Bob

OK! I'll give them a try. Thanks so much!

dspevack wrote:

Hmmm maybe its the economy difference, but that really sounds much more expensive then I recall them being when I purchased them. Try this link: chiswickhonda.com/showroom/contact/ Send them an email and get a price from them directly. It will still be higher than locally sourced alternatives, but maybe not as much as the quote you got. Dan

Bob,
Thanks for doing that research.
This board works because people like you pitch in and help out.

My previous dealings with chiswick for the same part required bank transfer, since they would not accept overseas credit card. But they are a pleasure to deal with.

88 GBP= about $144, which with the adjusted exchange rate from back when I bought them, sounds about right. My guess is about $170 USD including postage and the cost of a bank transfer. Still a not an insignificant amount but only 54% of the $314 she was quoted.

Sounds to me like DSS got greedy. I paid 135 GBP including shipping to buy a pair back in June. Economy maybe, but I think more likely is that they were getting enough US orders that they thought themselves the only game in town. Nice to hear Chiswick is out there to disabuse them of that notion.

Check if Chiswick use Paypal.

Cheers,

I took the advice found here to contact Chiswick Honda. I'm now going ahead to buy the leg deflectors from them. They charge 125 gbp (INCLUDES shipping to the US), which works out to $206 usd. That's over $100 less than David Silver Spares.

They only take bank transfers for international orders, but that's a minor inconvenience.

You guys are great. Thanks for your help!!

I fitted mine using an extra screw on each side. The screw was / is located at the 'V' (forewardmost part of the deflector). Probably not needed but less strain on the double sided sticky tape.

They make a lot of difference, stops the draught getting you in the most uncomfortable places!. I just don't understand why Honda do not fit these as standard, or flare out the body panel to create the necessary deflection.

Cheers,

I'm glad you were able to procure them in a way that fits your budget.

Dan

Baker Wings work ok on SilverWing----you have to overcome their mount method. I used fender washers and I think 6mm bolts. Bolt head from inside, nut on outside. Double nut, bolt trimmed to size.

Can be done without plastic removal, just tight quarters work.

My purpose for deflectors=stop pants flapping.

Solved problem----I have used OEM deflectors on several other scooters--Helix/Burgman400 and TMAX as I recall----didn't too much other than make feet harder to get out----one set at least came with stick on mounting----ended using small sheet metal ascrews to keep them on.

Baker about $85

Hi WingBabe. How did you contact Chiswick? Did you actually call them in the UK? Do they do things by email? The only contact method I could find on their website was to request a callback, which I'm sure they won't do to the US. Also, how did you get the price quote? That price sounds great. Thanks for your help!

I posted this in a similar thread a few weeks ago. I still suspect you can get some budget deflectors from this chap. If not ask him to send you his template.... if he will... since they should be very easy to make and on my bike they look ok and do the job.

My former post read:

A couple of years ago (check around July 09 in his feedback) this chap on eBay was making leg deflectors out of some plastic material you can buy in any DIY store I imagine: http://feedback.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&ftab=AllFeedback&userid=reflexscooter&iid=-1&de=off&interval=0&items=200

He was only charging US$20 at the time. Must admit when it first turned up I thought I'd been conned.... but when I followed his instructions and put it on the bike I had to admit it did the job well and looked ok.

To see what it looks like on my SW have a look at these photos: https://picasaweb.google.com/noddydog1/Silverwing#

Maybe if someone contacted him he might part with the info necessary to make your own since he doesn't seem to be making them any more.

I think the leg deflectors are great and I had them fitted to my Silver Wing when I took delivery. If you think they're too expensive don't get hung up buying from Chiswick Honda, look around at other UK dealers websites, or dealers in the Eurozone. If Dr Pulley or J. Costa made wind deflectors I don't think anyone would be complaining about the expense, they'd just buy 'em.

http://silverwing.xrea.jp/03_custum_02_gaisou/002_sideviser/05_yukimi/untitled.htm

Try this!!!!!!

I had the $20 ones-----worked great---also had Baker Wings @$85.

No pant flapping or cold feet.

Baker requires not using their bolt system---drill the same holes, bolts from inside and fender washers--6 mm works fine, bolts trimmed and chrome acorn nuts over regular nuts for looks.

Seems to be a fair amount of interest. The ebay $20.00 pair look ok from your pictures. Perhaps this is something Dennis might investigate and add to his parts supply? I would certainly be interested in a pair. Hope the suggestion is ok Dennis. I am a new member and have followed your work through this site and I am very impressed with your work and advice.

You guys are coming up with lot's of great suggestions. Some of the DIY options look pretty good. I'm still thinking all of this through until the money is in the budget (probably within a month). Meldrew, I'm in the US so it's hard for me to even know where to start in finding a UK/Euro web vendor who would sell the deflectors to me and ship them to the US. Do you have an specific suggestions? Thanks everybody!

I used to have a German multi-franchise dealers website who mailed stuff world-wide, and loads of other maxi scooter stuff bookmarked on my iMac, then the hard drive packed in and I lost everything. I'll have a sniff around and If I can dig up something I'll post it on here.

The Honda deflectors are much better than the genuine Suzuki items I fitted to my 650 Burgman which also cover the feet. I remember posting on the Muppets website that the first time I stopped after fitting them, I caught my boots on the sides of the deflectors and for a terrible second I thought the Burger was going over. In fright I'm certain my asshole took a bite out of the seat cover, and I removed the deflectors the next day.

Those of us in Europe have to buy much of our stuff from the States as it isn't available here.
Google is the chief tool for me - I Search for whatever I want or follow the links State-side members post, and either use the vendor's site procedure for purchasing on line or contact the vendor, usually by phone, and do the deed that way.
Honestly, it's not difficult and often not as expensive as one thinks it will be.
I wanted a pair of deer-skin riding gloves from the US. I baulked at the stated shipping-costs and phoned the company to see if the quoted charges were for real.
The extremely helpful chap told me that the site couldn't cope with every individual item costs because there were so many variables and charged me only the actual postage - he asked me to send an e-mail with his quote and adjusted my on line order.

I have found all the companies I've contacted, both here and there, always willing to help me.

I think a way of getting the Honda leg wind deflectors to the US would be finding a ''gear buddy''. A UK member could buy and send a pair to someone in the US in exchange for gear of the same value that you can't get in the UK, e.g. Marsee, Chase Harper, etc.

It looks like you could use the black plastic you find in garden store for edging your grass. The question is how to attach it without damaging the existing tupperware.

Yes, I too am waiting to hear from those who have added such items as to where they're attached to the body.

Thanks Somerled. I already found that one and, unfortunately, they have the same price as everybody else. 105 GBP seems to be the pricepoint that the UK dealers all have. Hmmm, I wonder if they're talking to eachother.

NP Craig.

You may be right about your suspicion. I noticed the price went up for them at David Silver Spares where I bought mine. Now they aren't even coming up in their parts list.

I'm glad I bought mine when I did. They seem to be even harder to find now. I can see the difference in having them and I agree with others that they also look the best. However, it is function that's most important of course. Form is what pleases you and so taking your time in your search seems prudent. In the past couple months I've noticed people who've bought their Swing recently decided to remove theirs. You might try starting a WTB thread for them in the for sale section here.

What's the problem with paying £105 plus postage from the UK if you really want a pair. I occasionally order stuff from Aerostich in Minnesota knowing well that I'll be paying over the odds by the time Import Duty and Tax are added. I've already hinted that members don't seem to have a problem endlessly buying Dr. Pulley and J.Costa stuff, and to be fair the leg wind deflectors are only two pieces of plastic. The Givi Airflow AF 214 is also just two pieces of plastic and no one has a problem with the price. The wind deflectors compliment the Airflow shield's comfort factor, with no more cold draughts on your lower legs, and dry boots in the rain.