Ness Fairing Mounting... Help
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 310
Likes: 1
From: Dayton, OH
Ness Fairing Mounting... Help
OK so a while back i bought a ness 1/4 fairing for my '05 FXDXI because I love the look of em, the ones Ive seen on this forum have pushed me right over the edge. I set it aside for a while because i wasnt ready for it yet, well now i am...
Only thing is i cant decide how to mount it. The "bracket" (if you can call it that) that came from ness, didnt wrap around and fit my fork like it should have. From the looks of it, the only way i can think to do it is with the fork mounted marker mounts, drill a hole in the fairing and bolt it on. Ive though about using the ones that go on the lower tree clamp, and getting a set that actually wrap around the fork. But I dont see bolts on some of the ones on this forum, so whats the trick guys?
Also, correct me if im wrong but dosent the fairing on the V-rod mount with like a head lamp bucket, that kind of wraparound the back of the headlamp and give a nice surface for mounting? Would this work for mine?
Any help is much appreciated.
Only thing is i cant decide how to mount it. The "bracket" (if you can call it that) that came from ness, didnt wrap around and fit my fork like it should have. From the looks of it, the only way i can think to do it is with the fork mounted marker mounts, drill a hole in the fairing and bolt it on. Ive though about using the ones that go on the lower tree clamp, and getting a set that actually wrap around the fork. But I dont see bolts on some of the ones on this forum, so whats the trick guys?
Also, correct me if im wrong but dosent the fairing on the V-rod mount with like a head lamp bucket, that kind of wraparound the back of the headlamp and give a nice surface for mounting? Would this work for mine?
Any help is much appreciated.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 420
Likes: 1
From: Waco, TX
I used HD quick detach brackets on mine...with that being said, I don't think a single person on this forum has attached there's the same way, so there's a bunch of different options out there...just gotta get creative.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,951
Likes: 1,159
From: Northern Colorado
for the money Ness charges for them, it's total bullshit that you still have to fab up your own mounts..pretty douche move on their part. The quick clamps from harley are the best way to mount it I've found. The turn sig brackets are kinds high and far back. Even with that most guys still have to trim/modify the lower part of the fairing to clear the lower tree.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
From: Northern Nevada
This is the second thread you came into bashing these fairings. Its apparent you dislike them, yet you proceed to click on threads that are obviously about them. And for what? Trying to get your post count up? In fact, im pretty sure you used the same "butt ugly" description too....what a winner...
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 310
Likes: 1
From: Dayton, OH
See that's whats good about having a toy like a Harley, you can do pretty much anything to it that YOU want because YOU like it, doesn't much matter what anyone else thinks. Its not a show bike so I'm not looking to appeal to the most people I can in order to gain the praise of the majority. For every one that thinks they're "butt ugly" there is another who already has one on their bike. So thanks for the input, but if ya come across a good way to mount one, let me know.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
From: Northern Nevada
What handlebar/riser setup do you have? If you have tall risers or t bars, check out venturaoutfit's mount. Google "custom shortened thunderheader" and click on the result that is on hdforums, and youll see one of the sickest dynas on the site! He's got some great pics of how he mounted his fairing. I use the hd quick disco's, but then again im running the hd 1/4 fairing, not the ness...