Batwing Fairing with Wind
#31
01-25-2010 | 10:57 AM
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#32
01-25-2010 | 11:30 AM
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#35
01-26-2010 | 08:16 PM
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I haven't read all the posts so this may be a repeat. I've ridden my Ultra in some pretty nasty winds. Hell yeah it will move around a bit when passing a truck when there's a cross wind. Also when a cross wind hits when going between obstructions like overpasses, etc.
But, it happens on all bikes I've ever had with or without a fairing or windshield.
I've been moved around more in my pickup/cabover camper.
No biggy.
But, it happens on all bikes I've ever had with or without a fairing or windshield.
I've been moved around more in my pickup/cabover camper.
No biggy.
#36
01-27-2010 | 05:34 AM
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01-27-2010 | 05:54 AM
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I don't know if I would go as far as saying there isn't much wind affect with a Batwing faring. I do know there is a noticeable difference in the design differences between a Goldwing and a Batwing fairing. I would think the fairing on a Road Glide would handle the wind differently than that of a Batwing. I've always made a habit of moving to the right as far as possibly when a big truck is coming from the opposite direction. It can get rough at times when there are several trucks, one right after the other on secondary roads.
#38
03-01-2016 | 09:36 AM
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Hey, this is exactly what I am looking for! Great looking Deluxe 
What it the part number of the MS Batwing you ordered?
I have an '07 Deluxe in vivid black, the HD windshield has just never fully satisfied.. Looking for a change.
What it the part number of the MS Batwing you ordered?I have an '07 Deluxe in vivid black, the HD windshield has just never fully satisfied.. Looking for a change.
Here are some pictures of the MS Batwing on my Deluxe. The Hoppe and Dragonfly batwings are great products from my research and allow for radios and are made of fiberglass. The reason I chose the MShades was because of the price, light weight, between 7 and 10 lbs and scaled well for the soft tail. The plexiglass is about 3/16 thick and very rigid. In my opinion the pictures of the Hoppe and Dragonfly were just a little large and disproportionate for the soft tail. May provide a little more protection. I don't even want a radio or anything like that on my bike. I ride to get away from all of that stuff. The Mshades provides the level of wind break I was looking for and seems to stablize the bike and my mileage on the highway seemed to improve slightly. Best thing is its on and off in 30 to 45 seconds.
#39
03-01-2016 | 10:43 AM
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6 year old thread. pnbeb : last Activity: 02-28-2012 05:56 AM
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03-01-2016 | 11:20 AM
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Wow, really old thread coming back!
You need to check out the Memphis Shades site if you haven't already. Click the Application Charts tab for your bike.
http://www.memphisshades.com/harley-...atwing-fairing
Originally Posted by Treadhead
What it the part number of the MS Batwing you ordered?
http://www.memphisshades.com/harley-...atwing-fairing