making detachable fairing for 2001 roadking
#1
05-21-2006 | 08:04 PM
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making detachable fairing for 2001 roadking
I'm trying to get an older HD fairing and modify it to use my existing detachable windshield mounts.I have a 2001 FLHRI with a detachable windshield.
Any input on this would be helpfull!
I don't want to spend $1700.00 on something I'm going to use a few times a year-
Any input on this would be helpfull!
I don't want to spend $1700.00 on something I'm going to use a few times a year-
#2
05-21-2006 | 09:38 PM
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RE: making detachable fairing for 2001 roadking
I put an old ultra fairing on my RK for the winter. I went to the local hardware store and bought some sheet steel and cut some brackets to mount on the windshield mounts you are talking about. I painted the fairing and striped it so it looked pretty good. The color was about 1 shade off but, apparently, I was the only one that noticed it. My next project concerning the fairing is to mount a stereo and speakers and clean up the back of it and repaint it. After that I might leave it on there. Who knows. I read somewhere that you can order the mounts from HD for the EG/UC/EGC but I haven't checked on it.
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#3
05-21-2006 | 09:48 PM
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RE: making detachable fairing for 2001 roadking
ORIGINAL: vernh59
I put an old ultra fairing on my RK for the winter. I went to the local hardware store and bought some sheet steel and cut some brackets to mount on the windshield mounts you are talking about. I painted the fairing and striped it so it looked pretty good. The color was about 1 shade off but, apparently, I was the only one that noticed it. My next project concerning the fairing is to mount a stereo and speakers and clean up the back of it and repaint it. After that I might leave it on there. Who knows. I read somewhere that you can order the mounts from HD for the EG/UC/EGC but I haven't checked on it.
[IMG]local://upfiles/5909/6E9537824F6D42A6BCB0E40AFCA80729.jpg[/IMG]
I put an old ultra fairing on my RK for the winter. I went to the local hardware store and bought some sheet steel and cut some brackets to mount on the windshield mounts you are talking about. I painted the fairing and striped it so it looked pretty good. The color was about 1 shade off but, apparently, I was the only one that noticed it. My next project concerning the fairing is to mount a stereo and speakers and clean up the back of it and repaint it. After that I might leave it on there. Who knows. I read somewhere that you can order the mounts from HD for the EG/UC/EGC but I haven't checked on it.
[IMG]local://upfiles/5909/6E9537824F6D42A6BCB0E40AFCA80729.jpg[/IMG]
#4
05-21-2006 | 09:58 PM
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From: Ozark, AL
) With the Tour Pac on it has fooled several people.
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06-06-2006 | 10:39 AM
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RE: making detachable fairing for 2001 roadking
Vern you really did a great job. I have been wanting to do the same and have been looking at all of the add on fairings out there(Dragonfly, hoppe, etc...) But what i really want to do is on the inside. Get the fairing mounted mirrors, tach, temp, radio etc.. What did you do with the inner fairing? Could you post a couple of pictures?
thanks,
David
thanks,
David
#7
06-06-2006 | 11:03 AM
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RE: making detachable fairing for 2001 roadking
David, I cut the ridges off the inner fairing where the speedo and tach went, then I cut an aluminum cover plate for the whole thing. I attached my windshield bag to the plate. My plan is to paint the inner fairing after I mount a stereo and any gauges I install. After that the fairing will be , more or less, permanent (I think).
Here's the back.
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Here's the back.
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#8
06-06-2006 | 11:35 AM
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RE: making detachable fairing for 2001 roadking
Check out this website www.thegaragefather.com They make detachable fairings for about $700
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06-06-2006 | 11:38 AM
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RE: making detachable fairing for 2001 roadking
Great idea on the windshield bag. I have been trying to think of ideas of filling the speedo and Tach holes from the inside. I only take off my windshield on my RK when i am washing it so i am not so concerned about the ease of switching it out. Thanks for the ideas. I think i am going to give it a shot. I will probably try and get a set of EG brackets though. I learned the hard way that i am not that handy with the old ArcWelder. Learned a couple of good lessons that day. Learned why welders don't wear shorts, learned it isn't as easy as it looks, learned why welders don't wear running shoes, and i did i mention i learned it wasn't as easy as it looks. thanks again, David
#10
06-06-2006 | 12:19 PM
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RE: making detachable fairing for 2001 roadking
Check out this website www.thegaragefather.com They make detachable fairings for about $700