Installed Fairing Lowers on Road King Classic
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07-23-2012, 07:20 PM
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09-17-2012, 11:45 AM
Good evening gentlemen (and ladies),
I just installed a set of vented fairing lowers on my Road King Classic. Aside from the radio, I think those are what I missed most from my Ultra (last bike). They are the eBay knock offs, but at $350 shipped (and painted vivid black with mounting hardware included), I couldn't resist giving them a shot. A mini review:
Fit/finish: Excellent fit, no problems here. And installation couldn't have been easier. The included quick detatch hardware was literally 3 hand tightened bolts for each side. Could they be removed and stolen just as fast? No doubt. The finish is totally decent. Not quite up to Harley paint quality, but unless you are inspecting them with a magnifying glass up close, I doubt anyone would find anything to worry about. They seem to be made well. They are ABS and the company claims that they use the same process as Harley to make them.
Ride Test: Great results. My glasses no longer feel like they are being blown up off my face, and there is far less leg fatigue when blasting along the super-slab. They did everything that I wanted them to. Is it hotter on the legs when moving slower? Absolutely. Although being quick detatch, if I ever wanted them off, it would be easy. It was 95 today and I noticed, but it didn't bother me. That being said, I'll be the first to admit that I'm probably the wrong guy to ask, because I'm wearing a winter coat when it's below 70. I used to ride year round when I lived up north, but I was always running heated gear.
Looks: I love the look of any touring bike with lowers. I think it balances the big *** rear end. Your opinion may vary. See my crappy cell phone photos below.
Hope this helps anyone on the fence. I couldn't recommend them enough, especially for the price. I've seen them on eBay for $300 - $515 from various distributors. Though, if I was going to spend $515, I'm just order the official Harley set from one of the online 20% discounters. They are made by an outfit called "Fairing Factory" (http://fairingmegausa.com/). I've heard of them doing $300 pre-sales before they do a new manufacturing run, but you need to call them to reserve yours. Not sure if that includes the hardware.
Ride safe,
James (PowerFactor)
I just installed a set of vented fairing lowers on my Road King Classic. Aside from the radio, I think those are what I missed most from my Ultra (last bike). They are the eBay knock offs, but at $350 shipped (and painted vivid black with mounting hardware included), I couldn't resist giving them a shot. A mini review:
Fit/finish: Excellent fit, no problems here. And installation couldn't have been easier. The included quick detatch hardware was literally 3 hand tightened bolts for each side. Could they be removed and stolen just as fast? No doubt. The finish is totally decent. Not quite up to Harley paint quality, but unless you are inspecting them with a magnifying glass up close, I doubt anyone would find anything to worry about. They seem to be made well. They are ABS and the company claims that they use the same process as Harley to make them.
Ride Test: Great results. My glasses no longer feel like they are being blown up off my face, and there is far less leg fatigue when blasting along the super-slab. They did everything that I wanted them to. Is it hotter on the legs when moving slower? Absolutely. Although being quick detatch, if I ever wanted them off, it would be easy. It was 95 today and I noticed, but it didn't bother me. That being said, I'll be the first to admit that I'm probably the wrong guy to ask, because I'm wearing a winter coat when it's below 70. I used to ride year round when I lived up north, but I was always running heated gear.
Looks: I love the look of any touring bike with lowers. I think it balances the big *** rear end. Your opinion may vary. See my crappy cell phone photos below.
Hope this helps anyone on the fence. I couldn't recommend them enough, especially for the price. I've seen them on eBay for $300 - $515 from various distributors. Though, if I was going to spend $515, I'm just order the official Harley set from one of the online 20% discounters. They are made by an outfit called "Fairing Factory" (http://fairingmegausa.com/). I've heard of them doing $300 pre-sales before they do a new manufacturing run, but you need to call them to reserve yours. Not sure if that includes the hardware.
Ride safe,
James (PowerFactor)
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09-17-2012, 03:33 PM
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if you're bike is vivid black, then these are a decent deal. but if you aren't a painter, friends of a painter, know a friend of a friend, etc... then you're probably better off going with the hd color matched lowers from one of the online discounters. the denim black lowers i put on my bike ran me $480. (for some reason, denim black was cheaper than all the others, i believe the other colors run about $530). but for that extra bump in price, you're getting them painted to match, and a better quality glove box (there have been quite a few threads about the difference in quality in the box)
and yes, you will hear a lot more noises with them on. just be aware of the reason, it isn't anything to panic over. the bike is already making the noise, you just now get to hear it better.
and yes, you will hear a lot more noises with them on. just be aware of the reason, it isn't anything to panic over. the bike is already making the noise, you just now get to hear it better.
#26
09-17-2012, 03:49 PM
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HD Lowers on my, diggin' em. Also picked up a set of locking doors with an extra left door+cup holder - http://www.hogtrough.com/hogtrough-products/
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Yes, you will hear more valve train noise.But it's worth it especially on cool days. I put a set of vented lowers on my ride last winter been riding with them on all summer and loving it.