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Old 02-25-2017, 06:44 PM
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Providing me some motivation, sir!! Nice...
 
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Looks good so far, can't wait to see the final results! Thanks for posting the pictures.
 
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Final install. It was a pain to align the mounts but I got it done. The clear coat seems a little dull. Per the instruction it can be polished with the included polishing compound to restore gloss. I'm pretty happy with the results.


 
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Thinking I need one of those fairings. Well done, will be interested in the ride report to see if it buffets the noggin' any. I'd definitely want a higher windshield...
 
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If you do get buffeting, try this. Its for touring models. I just had to bend the mounting tab to get mine to fit. By the way the paint came out great. I've got to repaint my JDs. Any tips on taping around the headlight bezel? https://www.denniskirk.com/H50037.sku?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse&gclid= CLG4_JKIr9ICFQa4wAodZT4Jvw&ad=45713335117
 

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Awesome job - thanks for the pics! The tint on the fairing looks good with your paint job. Ride report!
 
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Just got my fairing today!

Made in China, packaging adequate, no instructions.

Fairing - Stout! 3/8", almost 1/2" thick in spots. Decent primed finish.
Windshield - Also stout - almost 1/4" thick. Shorter than stock.
Fork tube clamps - A bit on the light side. Feels like die cast zinc. I was expecting billet aluminum (and might go that route).
Mounting plates - Decent quality and weight.
Hardware - typical metric hardware, windshield bolts might be stainless.
Headlight block - as-machined block of aluminum.

Comparison to T-Sport size and shape - pretty darn close.

All in all, not bad for the money. I might upgrade the tube clamps and some of the hardware, but this looks like an easy weekend (or evening) project to mount to the bike.


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Originally Posted by bl_dg
Just got my fairing today!

Made in China, packaging adequate, no instructions.

Fairing - Stout! 3/8", almost 1/2" thick in spots. Decent primed finish.
Windshield - Also stout - almost 1/4" thick. Shorter than stock.
Fork tube clamps - A bit on the light side. Feels like die cast zinc. I was expecting billet aluminum (and might go that route).
Mounting plates - Decent quality and weight.
Hardware - typical metric hardware, windshield bolts might be stainless.
Headlight block - as-machined block of aluminum.

Comparison to T-Sport size and shape - pretty darn close.

All in all, not bad for the money. I might upgrade the tube clamps and some of the hardware, but this looks like an easy weekend (or evening) project to mount to the bike.


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This is the same one i got? Are you sure there were no instructions? I have like 4 pages of instructions that came with mine. They were hidden behind the Styrofoam in the box. Let me know if you need them, I can post them up.
 
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After riding for a couple days, I can say that the 12" shield is too short for me. there is some buffeting, but its not too bad. I am 6'3 when I sit on the bike in normal riding position you can feel the wind bounce off your helmet, however, If I tilt my head about 1/2 and inch down, the wind stops. Not a big deal for me. Hopefully I can find a 14" or 16" shield but for now the 12" is fine.
 
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This is the same one i got? Are you sure there were no instructions? I have like 4 pages of instructions that came with mine. They were hidden behind the Styrofoam in the box. Let me know if you need them, I can post them up.

Found them - but might have missed them without your tip. Not too critical, really. There's only so much hardware, so you kinda figure it out. Besides, this is going on a Wide Glide, so I'm going to have to improvise.


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