So here goes....

I have 90% of the parts for my fairing and I'm getting ready to start putting it together. I have taken pictures of a lot of the parts and as I go from here will be posting part numbers, pictures and issues with the install. Hopefully this will help with anyone else trying to do this mod. Please be patient as I'm trying to work and keep this updated at the same time.

 

Subscribed. I've been thinking about a Roadglide fairing.

 

I will also try to post prices as much as possible to help those that want to do the mod but are unsure of cost.

Also the model I used was the 2008 FLTR Roadglide. Using a site like http://www.stcharlesharleydavidson.c...artfinder.htm# will help immensely when trying to figure out what parts you need. I also learned that if a part number ends in say -98 for example that part has been on around since 1998. So if the 2009 model calls for XXXXXX-98, all models since 1998 have used that same part.

First I will start with the basics. You need to buy the bracket or fabricate one yourself. I bought mine from cyclevision through axiom cycle for $329.99. I had a little issue with them not being in stock but after cancelling my order the owner of the company called me and let me know that they had them back in stock and if I wanted to reorder they were ready. We ended up talking bikes for almost 30 minutes.

I searched craigslist and found a guy in PA who had an outer fairing, 58733-98B, listed for $100. Shipping was another animal all together at at almost $80 plus $25 for the packing! This is over $400 in primer through Harley so I think I did ok.

I got the headlight assembly, 67775-01C, at a swap meet for $60. List price is $199.

The innner fairing was sourced through the forum for right around $250 shipped. Once again shipping is ridiculous because of the size but since it can run upwards of $750 through Harley I think it's worth finding second hand.

Now I had the inner, outer, lights and bracket. Hell, I'm almost complete...........

.......not even close! I began to look at the parts finder and realized that a major portion of the fairing was still missing.

57958-04B WINDSHIELD KIT w/ 57300013; screw/washers: 933, 5207, 6054 and 7462A; 70423-98 HARNESS dual headlamp adapter; 58705-98D windshield trim. These are just for the outer fairing!

Inner fairing: Trim, screws, storage box covers and the associated hardware...

One thing I did find out is that the screws that attach the inner fairing to the outer are a mystery even in the "Touring" section of the forum.

 

There seems to be some discrepancy on what part number 2995 SCREW No. 10-16 X 3/4 pan hd and 3732 SCREW 3/16-16 X 5/8 TORX pan hd. belong to. After reading through their forum and tearing into my buddies '12 RG (he wasn't amused) I figured out that 3732 is the upper four screws while 2995 is the two lower screws. The RG forum will mention that these do not hold well and have a few fixes. Also not all bikes come from the factory correctly configured so you may get a fairing that has been misinstalled resulting in stripped plastic. By the way, my buddies bike had the longer screws in all six holes....his fairing is sagging. Maybe it can be attributed to this maybe not but I am going with what Harley calls for in this case.

*I recommend that anyone looking to do this mod look through the "touring" forum and check out what issues they have found with their fairings and the fixes so that you can do them before installing on a dyna.*

 

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Last thing before I go to bed (Templeton Rye Whiskey is kicking in) is that the hardware that is included with the cyclevision bracket may not be the best. Other forum members have recommended trashing the hardware that comes with the bracket and purchasing stainless or high strength bolts. I can't speak to it but I will be upgrading because most manufacturers use junk hardware.

Manufacturers if you're reading this most buyers would pay a few extra dollars for higher strength hardware. Point it out on the item description and the consumer will take notice.

 

I have a 2007 Touring Manual and Parts Book. From what I see, you are correct with those screws.

 

So where was I....

I ordered the miscellaneous parts and hardware that I needed from Harley. The biggest part of that was the 77078-98A radio carrier bracket. That ran me right around $80.

I took my fairing to a buddy's family's shop. I had some left over paint that I gave them. If I remember correctly it ran me close to $100 a quart when I bought it. I went and picked up the flat clear kit. That was $140. Labor I will find out Monday when I pick it up.

 

I did some research on an audio system with some info from the forum and I think I have decided what I want:

1. Sony MEXM70BT Bluetooth CD & USB Marine Stereo Receiver
2. Rockford Fosgate PBR300X4 Punch BRT 300-Watt Ultra Compact 4-Channel Amplifier
3. HERTZ HCX 165 6.5" 2-Way Hi-Energy Coaxial Speakers HCX165

I still have to figure out the wiring but I think it will sound good. I picked up a set of handlebar controls from a buddy that took them off his Ultra. FREE! My second favorite four letter F word. They have the stock wiring and plug still. I'm going to have to take the wiring apart to make them work with the aftermarket stereo and Streetbob harness. I will post more on that when I tear into it.

***So I changed my mind on the stereo (see follow on posts) and realized that making the handlebar controls work, while possible, is something I don't want to tackle***

 

I was trying to figure out what to do with the turn signals. I was going to move them down to the forks until I realized that I could just use stock RG turn signals. I sourced a set from a forum member for $60. Harley lists 69272-05 TURN SIGNAL ASSEMBLY w/ 31, 32, 36, 42, & 43 as the part number for the whole turn signal assembly. It also says it's the INT or JAPAN model. I looked through all the books at the parts counter and the only thing we could figure out is that the bulb and socket assembly are different. I don't know if it would work just fine or if a person would have to buy it piece by piece. I do know that a set of turn signals from Harley will set you back at least $120.


***and after more research found out that a stock set will run closer to $250***
***I posted more about the turn signals further down***