Perkins Rack Question

[Javelin]

Just installed my Perkins rack today and couldn't be happier.

When driving there is some noticeable wind noise. Is there any quick fixes??

Such as adding lights or a wind deflector? Any Rack tricks? Anyone with a Perkins Rack please chime in. Thanks!

 

[darkie3495]

Adding a wind deflector will decrease the noise significantly. My original plan was to buy a sheet of plexiglass and cut it to size but currently i'm using a Yakima basket deflector that I flipped around and added some rubberized trim pieces they sell for door edges at autozone to go around the bottom edge to minimize the paint rubbing.

I mounted it by taking a 3/4" wide aluminum flat bar from Lowes/Home Depot and bent it at an angle to match the fairing. Then just bolted it up to the bottom of the outside light bolts.

 

[Javelin]

Are there different sizes Yakima sells? Or is it standard?

 

[darkie3495]

Are there different sizes Yakima sells? Or is it standard?

They sell different sizes. The ones they sell by themselves are really oddly shaped. The one I'm using is from a Loadwarrior basket which is about 39" wide. You might have to special order it (8870038 RPL, Load Warrior Fairing).

If I were you, I'd buy an piece of black acrylic (or white depending on your theme) from either a local plastic shop or online store and cut to fit. Should be around $15.

I was lucky since Jason had the fairing lying around his shop and was about to throw it away when he offered it to me.