FXRT vs. HD Quarter Fairing for Dyna's
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FXRT vs. HD Quarter Fairing for Dyna's
Hey all getting ready to order up a FXRT fairing and lowers for my FXDB. Question is how are these larger, wider & heavier fairings for Lane/Traffic Splitting? The reason why I ask is because I previously rigged up a '14 Street Glide fairing for wind protection last winter and quickly realized that the thing is way wide and not good at all for splitting standing traffic. Just don't want to go this route and find out the same is true. Attached is my current set up.... Thanks guys, any input is appreciated!
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I've been in the process of making over my FXR, and in doing so, making it very narrow just for lane splitting. A friend that I ride with ride even more aggressive thaen me. He has a Big Bear Choppers Titanium with the FXRT upper & lowers and he squeezes thru traffic that has me hesitate. His Leather Pro bags are wider than the fairing. Looks like you have the same bags. I've put a few hundred mile on his bike as well and love that fairing. It offers excellent wind and rain protection as well. Makes riding in the cold much more tolerable too. Might add a set of hand gaurds while you're at it
The only reason I'm not going that direction is $$$. If you ride in adverse weather conditions, it don't get any better. And yet another bonus is that they look awesome IMO!
The only reason I'm not going that direction is $$$. If you ride in adverse weather conditions, it don't get any better. And yet another bonus is that they look awesome IMO!
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Hey all getting ready to order up a FXRT fairing and lowers for my FXDB. Question is how are these larger, wider & heavier fairings for Lane/Traffic Splitting? The reason why I ask is because I previously rigged up a '14 Street Glide fairing for wind protection last winter and quickly realized that the thing is way wide and not good at all for splitting standing traffic. Just don't want to go this route and find out the same is true. Attached is my current set up.... Thanks guys, any input is appreciated!
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It is a matter of getting used to it. On my t-sport, the fairing moves with my handlebars. My fxrt does not(I'm sure you know this). Point being-it took me a minute to get used to not "moving" the fairing with my handle bars. Took me a minute to trust it before I started splitting on it.
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Ok sounds like It'll be a great choice for a full fairing setup. They sure look good on the fxr's & dynas that's for sure. Thanks guys for the input I'll be checking around for a good deal on a repop!
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It is a matter of getting used to it. On my t-sport, the fairing moves with my handlebars. My fxrt does not(I'm sure you know this). Point being-it took me a minute to get used to not "moving" the fairing with my handle bars. Took me a minute to trust it before I started splitting on it.
I almost went this route as well. They're bad ***. Post it up when you get one!
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Yup will post as soon as I get them and test fit! Ordering up today or tomorrow. So far I know of Deviant Fab, Connely's, BMC and Big Bear Choppers. Any more you guys know of? I'm sure they are all pretty close in quality.
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I have a road glide and an FXR with a T Sport fairing. I chose the T Sport fairing so I can split lanes easier. It really depends on how you split how fast you go etc. But the wider the fairing the more space you need...
FXR is the lane splitter of choice. Road Glide still gets ridden quite a bit but it takes a little longer to get where you are going. I longer split lanes fast regardless. Older and wiser....
FXR is the lane splitter of choice. Road Glide still gets ridden quite a bit but it takes a little longer to get where you are going. I longer split lanes fast regardless. Older and wiser....
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Hey all getting ready to order up a FXRT fairing and lowers for my FXDB. Question is how are these larger, wider & heavier fairings for Lane/Traffic Splitting? The reason why I ask is because I previously rigged up a '14 Street Glide fairing for wind protection last winter and quickly realized that the thing is way wide and not good at all for splitting standing traffic. Just don't want to go this route and find out the same is true. Attached is my current set up.... Thanks guys, any input is appreciated!
Sorry to deviate a little from the subject but I have never seen those kind of forks? Are those gaiters?