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Old Sep 26, 2018 | 09:25 PM
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Man, I love the 107 M8 - hate the wheels...
 
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Old Sep 26, 2018 | 09:26 PM
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Old Sep 26, 2018 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by LockednLoaded
I just ordered a replacement 12" Slip Streamer windshield for my Sport Glide as I found a bit of wind buffeting at 70mph with the stock windshield and like the look of a taller windshield. Has anyone has installed a different windshield yet? Obviously taking the fairing off is a breeze but not sure about removing the windshield itself from the fairing. Any tips/tricks are greatly appreciated!
I changed to a 12" slipstreamer on my sport glide. Install in easy. I think there were around 6 torx screws. Just set the whole fairing on a soft blanket or carpet because you're working from the back and don't want to scratch the fairing in the process. In hindsight I wish I had gotten a slightly taller one because still buffeting although maybe from the narrow width vs the height. I'm 6'1" and have the tall boy seat. I'm hoping someone eventually comes out with a recurve for it. I think that would help a lot.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2018 | 12:02 AM
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Following this! Just traded up to a 19 Sport Glide. Hard to find pics of mods on these bikes. Still too new I guess. I'm only 125 miles in but I'm loving it!

 
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Old Sep 27, 2018 | 08:40 AM
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Yes; mods are 100% from scratch. I had to make my own spring seat base, rear fender - they do have short shots and some more pipe choices finally
 
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Old Sep 27, 2018 | 08:48 AM
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Btw: I have bags, windscreen, sissy bar... I took off my 2018 - black - and like chopper stuff. So if you’re looking for a perfect condition / less than 20 miles set of Sport Glide bags, screen (both size windshields) and a 350-400 dollar passenger backrest sissy (with quick connect mount extensions) and have any items to trade I’m game. Northern California.
Shipping is pretty pricey, so meeting might be best option.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2018 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 12doplumbing
Btw: I have bags, windscreen, sissy bar... I took off my 2018 - black - and like chopper stuff. So if you’re looking for a perfect condition / less than 20 miles set of Sport Glide bags, screen (both size windshields) and a 350-400 dollar passenger backrest sissy (with quick connect mount extensions) and have any items to trade I’m game. Northern California.
Shipping is pretty pricey, so meeting might be best option.
I don't have anything to trade but would be interested in the sissy bar/backrest set-up. I'm headed to SF next week for work. Where are you?
 
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Old Sep 27, 2018 | 03:14 PM
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Here's my 2018 Sport Glide with a 12" dark smoke Slip Streamer windshield. Took it for a highway ride and it made a big difference with reducing wind buffeting. I'm 5'10" and the height of the windshield is perfect. The edge of the windshield did rub on my clutch cable, so I zip tied the cable to my handlebar and problem solved.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2018 | 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Bochawa72
I don't have anything to trade but would be interested in the sissy bar/backrest set-up. I'm headed to SF next week for work. Where are you?
sorry - don’t get automatic email notifications consistently. If you’re out here in sf area, I’m north; 10 minutes north of Santa Rosa in the town of Windsor. Pm me
 
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