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Old Jul 14, 2019 | 09:59 AM
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Default Batwing on a Heritage? Opinions?

Not sure I would pull the trigger on this, but I'd like to hear from anyone who has put a Fairing on their Heritage. Pros and cons welcome. Curious if it helped with wind reduction enough to be worthwhile. Also just as interested in how you liked the look. Thanks
 
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Old Jul 14, 2019 | 09:14 PM
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I wouldn’t know why anyone would want to put a fairing on a Heritage.
However perhaps a forum search of “softail bagger” will provide hundreds of reviews and opinions.

Add “Bluraven” to the search and you’ll likely find a detailed review of the Reckless Fairing.



 

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Old Jul 14, 2019 | 10:47 PM
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The Heritage is perfect w a windshield. Don’t put a fairing on it! If wind is a problem get a Klockwerks flare windshield. Problem solved.
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Everyone has an opinion...
With that said I like my fairing, but I don't like the weight and CG of the bigger touring bikes.
Been down that road, IF highway riding was the majority of miles I put on maybe I would go back to a touring bike.
I have a Deluxe with Rushmore hard bags and a customized fairing.
I get almost as good of coverage as I had with my Ultra and as good as the old FLHT.
The other nice factor is in about 3-5 minutes I can unplug and pop the fairing off and leave it at home and go naked or put my windshield on if that is my mood,
 

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