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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 07:59 PM
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After seeing a bunch of bikes in Laconia with a fairing, I got the itch for one. Never thought I would, and not too sure I like it, or that it fits the look I was going for.

I only rode about a mile (bad weather) but to be honest I didn't notice much of a difference in wind protection. Oh well its on and I can always take it off or try and sell it if I don't end up liking it.

Would like to hear your opinions on looks

One last question Inner and outer fairing does mean front and back right?

Here are a couple phone pics
 
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 08:03 PM
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That looks great. Love the color.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by kozy22
After seeing a bunch of bikes in Laconia with a fairing, I got the itch for one. Never thought I would, and not too sure I like it, or that it fits the look I was going for.
Hmmm...looks kinda naked w/o a set of hard bags on there.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 08:06 PM
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Shoot I gotta give you kudos bro, that looks killer. Love the color. I like it.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 08:17 PM
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Looks good

Inner - what you look at when riding
Outer - what a bug looks at when you're riding
 
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 08:18 PM
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Agree it looks a little out of place without bags. I added on to my fatboy and only use it for long runs. I notice more protection in cold and in rain with it on. The tunes are also nice. But that is the great thing about them is you can take them off when you do not need them.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 08:19 PM
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I think it looks great.But I would expect much better wind protection than you are describing.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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I like the look and thinking of adding to my Heritage along with hard bags to change it up.
 
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Originally Posted by lgenf
Looks good

Inner - what you look at when riding
Outer - what a bug looks at when you're riding
Thanks, thats what I thought. So seeing I paid for inner and outer fairing to be painted I should bring it up to the company.

I actually like the inner being black better.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 08:25 PM
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looks bout like a Baglux should..

Does seem a little Out of place without the bags IMO.

Look like the paint matched great on the good side. And I am also thining it should make a pretty big diff on the wind protection side..
 
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