Hi, has anyone mounted an older batwing fairing to RK quick connect set-up using the windshield hardware from a classic? I am looking for an anturnitve to the lexan shield and have always liked the batwing look. I dont need a radio or any of that crap in the fairings I have seen for over $1000, just a quick conect batwing. Thanks In advance Scott

 

Yes, I have done it but not with quick disconnect hardware. I just used the old hardware & had it chromed. The batwing did hit the headlight and put scratches/wear mark so maybe a cushion of some type is in order. You are talking about the shovel type?

 

I have done it with a bat wing fairing right onto an existing RK windshield. Bought a extra windshield online. Got a take off bat wing from the dealer for next to nothing and with a little trimming on the bat wing and it only took three "T" nuts to bolt it on. Can't seem to be able to post picks. Email me for photos.

 

These guys have one used in good condition. I believe it was in the $250 range. Isanti Performance Cycle,(763) 444-7599, if you call talk to Pat. I took pics cuz I was going to buy it for a project. I believe it
mounts to a quick disconnect windshield.



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Yep... replaced the windshield with it. Used a set of original mounts and cut them the same as the RK quick mounts sot ey worked the same. Works fine. Later on I found a Radio Caddy insert from the early 80s, mounted it inside also and now have the whole thing for under 300. Makes it easy to take on and off with a trailer 4 pin flat plug under there for the power. I used some rubber trim like you see on car doors around the headlight cutout to protect the head light nacelle.

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Great, Thanks for the info. I will be watching for a older shovel wing fairing and get her mounted. Maybe I will go with one of those leather look covers I seen in the HD wish book! Thanks again Scott

 

I fitted an early 80s batwing to my FLHS. My brother is a fabricator, so rather than modify the original brackets to fit he made me new ones from scratch, so everything fits together just so.