Anyone installed fairings on their Sporty? - Please post pic
#21
10-21-2015, 05:48 AM
hscic,
I've been in the same position as you - hoping to add a fairing over the winter.
Would love to just grab a MS but think they're to much $$.
I've been looking at that one, & a couple others, on FleeBay.
Good luck with the install, I'll be following closely. Please document your install steps!
I've been in the same position as you - hoping to add a fairing over the winter.
Would love to just grab a MS but think they're to much $$.
I've been looking at that one, & a couple others, on FleeBay.
Good luck with the install, I'll be following closely. Please document your install steps!
#22
10-21-2015, 10:00 AM
#23
10-21-2015, 12:06 PM
Road Master
Good luck hscic. This will be a fun mini-project. Let me know if you need any info/pics etc. on QD hardware setup.
#24
10-21-2015, 12:46 PM
If you mean "HD" then any helpful tips to make the install easier is much appreciated. Thanks
Last edited by hscic; 10-21-2015 at 01:04 PM.
#25
10-21-2015, 04:54 PM
Road Master
Hopefully these below pics can help you figure out how I mounted it. Last pic is of the side-profile look of the mounted fairing. Due to mini-apes, the fairing is slightly leaning forward more than I would've liked but overall it looks and performs well.
#26
10-21-2015, 08:28 PM
QD = Quick-detach. Not sure which hardware you ordered. I went with 39mm quick release clamps, some small hardware finagled from another windshield and a couple of L brackets from hardware store to make it all work and have it reasonably easy to detach (not 100% quick-detach though).
Hopefully these below pics can help you figure out how I mounted it. Last pic is of the side-profile look of the mounted fairing. Due to mini-apes, the fairing is slightly leaning forward more than I would've liked but overall it looks and performs well.
Hopefully these below pics can help you figure out how I mounted it. Last pic is of the side-profile look of the mounted fairing. Due to mini-apes, the fairing is slightly leaning forward more than I would've liked but overall it looks and performs well.
This is the QD mounts that I bought for the fairing bracket.
http://www.boardtrackerharleyonline....ware-58164-96a
I believe the fairings come with quick release trigger mounts.
#27
11-03-2015, 12:44 PM
Road Warrior
I am guessing that is the Arlen ness narrow glide fairing? Looks good but how well does it work as far as blocking some wind?
#28
11-03-2015, 11:45 PM
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I am thinking of purchasing fairings for my 2011 XL1200L and would like to see what it looks like on the bike. There are some in the sporty bagger thread but just wondering if there are others.
Appreciate any pictures of your fairings. Please let me know type and who made them e.g. Memphis shades, Tsukaya, USA-Biker.com, etc. I am also concerned that I won't be able to see the road clearly....i.e. can you see over the fairing windshield? Does the fairing block your view of the road?
I am mainly interested in Batwing fairings but open to all types/styles. Thank you in advance for your help!
Appreciate any pictures of your fairings. Please let me know type and who made them e.g. Memphis shades, Tsukaya, USA-Biker.com, etc. I am also concerned that I won't be able to see the road clearly....i.e. can you see over the fairing windshield? Does the fairing block your view of the road?
I am mainly interested in Batwing fairings but open to all types/styles. Thank you in advance for your help!
#29
11-04-2015, 12:07 AM
@Frankzilla - It does look good and matches your style bike. Thanks for sharing.
I already purchased and received an aftermarket batwing fairing. Will be installing it unpainted to see if I like it to determine whether to sell it or send it to the graphics painter I get it color matched and pinstriped.
I already purchased and received an aftermarket batwing fairing. Will be installing it unpainted to see if I like it to determine whether to sell it or send it to the graphics painter I get it color matched and pinstriped.
#30
11-04-2015, 08:19 AM
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@Frankzilla - It does look good and matches your style bike. Thanks for sharing.
I already purchased and received an aftermarket batwing fairing. Will be installing it unpainted to see if I like it to determine whether to sell it or send it to the graphics painter I get it color matched and pinstriped.
I already purchased and received an aftermarket batwing fairing. Will be installing it unpainted to see if I like it to determine whether to sell it or send it to the graphics painter I get it color matched and pinstriped.