I have seen a lot of different posts, most of them much older, on different batwing fairings for heritage softails. Now many will say that I should have bought a Streetglide. I originally had that idea when shopping for my first Harley however after my back surgery comfort was a key issue. Softails ride better than Streetglides. All of that history aside, I am currently in the market for a batwing fairing with stereo and speakers for my 08 Heritage. I've looked at Reckless, Woodys, and Dragonfly just to name a few. I'm not trying to break the bank getting a fairing. I wanted to stay in the $1000 or less range. I'd like to get some feedback on what some of you have and get the pros/cons on what you have. Any help is appreciated.

 

I have a batwing on my Deluxe . its a Deadcentrecycles, quite expensive , but a quality item . If your heritage is black then it wont need painting .. the gelcoat is a real good finish ..... to be honest $1000 will limit you, try and up your limit , you'll get a lot more

 

I also have a Deluxe, and went with the Memphis Shade Batwing last year. No music, but trigger release brackets, windshield, and windshield bag, included, for $450... Wished I did it years ago!

 

I have a Reckless. I do like it. Much better wind protection than the shield and having the tunes are fantastic. If you have decided to keep your bike for a while don't skimp on accessories. If you are into tunes on your bike get the amp with the stereo, it makes a huge difference. If you need paint to match get it painted. When you spend as much as we do on a motorcycle a few hundred dollars more than what you plan to spend for the long term enjoyment is worth it. Saying that the Reckless to me is a great value.

 

I bought a Woody's. It is very well made and Glenn will give you all the support you need. I put a Kenwood marine digital media receiver and Polk Audio speakers in it. I love it.

 

So after researching on a couple different forums, I have decided to go with the Reckless. I'm going to get just the fairing and put it together myself. I have a lot of experience in car audio so it shouldn't be to much of a stretch for me to wire this myself. Ill post some pics when Im done. Im hoping to have enough money left over so that I can get the fairing painted sooner rather than later. I may do a video of the installation. If I do I will post the link in this thread.

 

Thanks for the suggestion. I think you are right and an amp would be a great investment. Do you have any recommendations for an amp?

 

Rockford Fosgate Punch PBR300X4 for 4 speakers or the X2 for 2 speakers. I have the X4 and it provides plenty of power to hear your tunes clearly at highway speeds.

Check out the audio forum for some more ideas.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/audio.../?daysprune=14

 

Woody's Fairing..

 

I have a Reckless Fairing, Bought it without their radio and put my own in, saved some cash that way