Dyna Fairing Help
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From: London
hijack!
i was speaking with a seller on amazon and when i asked is the fairing the same as in the picture the below the response i got was
"The windshield you sent me that is on the SOA bike, is actually a Harley OEM fairing. These fairings made by Arlen Ness are very similar but not the exact same as the OEM Harley version sleeks back a bit."
http://motorcycleppf.com/wp-content/...chy-bike-2.jpg
is this guy high on crack or something as when they did the "making of the bikes documentary" they clearly said on there it was an arlen ness fairing.
without trying to sound like a complete d*** now but why is this such a hard concept to get a clear answer on from people who sell the fairings. I provide a picture and say i want this, surely it should be as simple as yes not a problem here you go....
i was speaking with a seller on amazon and when i asked is the fairing the same as in the picture the below the response i got was
"The windshield you sent me that is on the SOA bike, is actually a Harley OEM fairing. These fairings made by Arlen Ness are very similar but not the exact same as the OEM Harley version sleeks back a bit."
http://motorcycleppf.com/wp-content/...chy-bike-2.jpg
is this guy high on crack or something as when they did the "making of the bikes documentary" they clearly said on there it was an arlen ness fairing.
without trying to sound like a complete d*** now but why is this such a hard concept to get a clear answer on from people who sell the fairings. I provide a picture and say i want this, surely it should be as simple as yes not a problem here you go....
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From: bfe
hijack!
i was speaking with a seller on amazon and when i asked is the fairing the same as in the picture the below the response i got was
"The windshield you sent me that is on the SOA bike, is actually a Harley OEM fairing. These fairings made by Arlen Ness are very similar but not the exact same as the OEM Harley version sleeks back a bit."
http://motorcycleppf.com/wp-content/...chy-bike-2.jpg
is this guy high on crack or something as when they did the "making of the bikes documentary" they clearly said on there it was an arlen ness fairing.
without trying to sound like a complete d*** now but why is this such a hard concept to get a clear answer on from people who sell the fairings. I provide a picture and say i want this, surely it should be as simple as yes not a problem here you go....
i was speaking with a seller on amazon and when i asked is the fairing the same as in the picture the below the response i got was
"The windshield you sent me that is on the SOA bike, is actually a Harley OEM fairing. These fairings made by Arlen Ness are very similar but not the exact same as the OEM Harley version sleeks back a bit."
http://motorcycleppf.com/wp-content/...chy-bike-2.jpg
is this guy high on crack or something as when they did the "making of the bikes documentary" they clearly said on there it was an arlen ness fairing.
without trying to sound like a complete d*** now but why is this such a hard concept to get a clear answer on from people who sell the fairings. I provide a picture and say i want this, surely it should be as simple as yes not a problem here you go....
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The bike in the picture in your link is from SOA seasons 1-4. It's an FXDX and has the narrow glide Ness fairing, mounted using the brackets in the kit plus the Harley front turn signal relocation brackets, part number 68517-94A, that attach to the triple clamp pinch bolts. The sides of the Ness fairing have been trimmed a bit, which is common.
In season 5 of SOA, they changed bikes. The main character's new bike uses the HD 1/4 fairing. That's probably what causes confusion.
Here are more pictures of the Ness fairing on the SOA bike. You can see the stock Ness mounting hardware better on the front views, where it attaches to the inside of the headlamp portion. I've also included a picture of the HD front turn signal relo kit.
In season 5 of SOA, they changed bikes. The main character's new bike uses the HD 1/4 fairing. That's probably what causes confusion.
Here are more pictures of the Ness fairing on the SOA bike. You can see the stock Ness mounting hardware better on the front views, where it attaches to the inside of the headlamp portion. I've also included a picture of the HD front turn signal relo kit.
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From: Atlanta
Here are two pictures of a different bike with the Ness fairing mounted the same way as the SOA bike, only without the turn signals attached. They better show the mounting method and the side trimmed (bigger radius curve).
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While almost everyone here will agree on the fairing quality differences, opinions on looks are highly subjective. Some like the looks of the HD fairing, some like the Rifle, some the Ness, and some think they all look bad. They each have unique shapes.
The HD fairing is more round, and its curves are seashell-like. The Rifle is wide, and its back edges are more straight. The narrow-glide Ness is narrow, and with its thinner construction, the back edges can be easily trimmed more round.
You'll notice the Ness fairing looks narrower on some bikes than others, from the front. That's due to the various mounting methods. Using the HD front turn signal relo brackets pushes the back of the Ness fairing a bit wider, which some people desire.
Here's one with the wider mount and one that appears narrower. Same fairing, different mounting methods.
The HD fairing is more round, and its curves are seashell-like. The Rifle is wide, and its back edges are more straight. The narrow-glide Ness is narrow, and with its thinner construction, the back edges can be easily trimmed more round.
You'll notice the Ness fairing looks narrower on some bikes than others, from the front. That's due to the various mounting methods. Using the HD front turn signal relo brackets pushes the back of the Ness fairing a bit wider, which some people desire.
Here's one with the wider mount and one that appears narrower. Same fairing, different mounting methods.
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Cheers heck your input is much appreciated, could you do me a favour and provide me a link to the fairing and kit so i know exactly that i am purchasing the right one 
i dont think there are any UK sites but if you could scan for me it would be appreciated.
i dont think there are any UK sites but if you could scan for me it would be appreciated.
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From: bfe
heres one with out mount kit , its the one I have and the one in your link to jaxs bike .
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/751-129
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/751-129
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