I'm wondering on the purpose of the different settings. If I set them to the optional setting, do they direct more fresh air towards the rider? Or do they channel warmer air off of the engine towards the rider?
2013 fairing "vent" options
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NTXFJR
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My dealer told me to move the panel inserts toward the back, or flared outward for summer riding. It diverts more of the air flow outward to better carry the engine heat around the outside of your legs.
FJRPittsburgh
Rally Addict
I can't determine any difference in either position on my gen 2. I leave the vents inward because it looks prettier.
DocFJR
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I leave them in the out position because they protect my legs a little in the rain. In the cold, they keep some of the cold wind off my legs, too.
bigjohnsd
2021 BMW R1250GSA
wheatonFJR
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I've not had it hot enough to think about it. Maybe when visiting BC in July I will.
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steveoreno
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Doesn't make much difference to me.
mikerider
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I have tried both positions, then took them off. No difference.
eflyguy
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I figured it out.
"In" position cooks your legs with no exposed screw holes.
"Out" position cooks your legs with exposed screw holes.
I'll stay "In".. looks neater..
"In" position cooks your legs with no exposed screw holes.
"Out" position cooks your legs with exposed screw holes.
I'll stay "In".. looks neater..
DocFJR
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Who stays in Florida with an FJR?
Just got back from NC. Go twice a year, and once is in December. A bit chilly (but I've had the Gap all to myself a couple times!).
And it actually can get below freezing once in awhile in Florida. Certainly get enough rain... lots of rain. And flatness; lots of flatness.
Pterodactyl
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I leave one out and one in. I'm very fast in left hand corners.
All the way to NC.... Shazam!!!
All the way to NC.... Shazam!!!
Bill Lumberg
Merica
Almost no difference between the two positions. They definitely don't direct more heat around the legs when they're out. If anything, it's the opposite. After 30K miles, the only difference I can tell is that, with the panels outward, they provide a little more wind protection in cold weather. A half inch more protection on each side.
