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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 07:59 AM
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Looking at a quick removable Bagger option for my Deluxe, Pm'd a few members for ideas, but thought I'd throw it open for some more suggestions.
It needs to have a visually nice inside fascia, which I will paint to match the outside.
It also should have a stereo system with decent speakers.
would probably get some matching close fitting hardbags to match at the same time, any suggestions on both of these would be appreciated.

If I like it when its done, who knows, might go for a 23.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 09:03 AM
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I researched them for quite a while and came to the conclusion that for the price + quality, you can't beat Reckless.

http://recklessmotorcycles.com/index...duct_list&c=68
 
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 09:20 AM
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I am really happy with my Woodys Fairing (http://www.woodysfairings.com/index.html) While he may not be the cheapest I believe you get what you pay for. I live close enough that I went to Glens house and he explained tons of stuff, i.e. the handling difference between softails and touring bikes with fairings. What I like about his also is that all the parts and accessories that fit the newer HD batwings will fit on his. Have a few friends that have the 5 hole on their aftermarkets and broke a shield on a trip and had a hard time finding a new one. I have had it for two years now and have not had one issue with it. It goes on and off really easy. I have a ton of pics if you pm your email address I can send them. For some reason I can not upload the pics to the site. Here is a link when I got mine done.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...gger-done.html
 
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 09:54 AM
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I got a reckless on mine and was very happy with it. Do your own stereo and speakers and save alot of money. I had to do some work on my fairing brackets to get the fit I wanted
 
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by arjr
I researched them for quite a while and came to the conclusion that for the price + quality, you can't beat Reckless.

http://recklessmotorcycles.com/index...duct_list&c=68
-1 Skip the Reckless, Alex is a scumbag. I'd spent a few extra bucks and get a Hoppe or dragonfly
 
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 01:21 PM
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If you haven't seen our batwing or saddlebags yet, check out our site www.deadcentercycles.com or give me a call 1-866-971-3323. (Or BOTH!) I'm happy to answer any questions you might have.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by thelawnmowerman
Looking at a quick removable Bagger option for my Deluxe, Pm'd a few members for ideas, but thought I'd throw it open for some more suggestions.
It needs to have a visually nice inside fascia, which I will paint to match the outside.
It also should have a stereo system with decent speakers.
would probably get some matching close fitting hardbags to match at the same time, any suggestions on both of these would be appreciated.

If I like it when its done, who knows, might go for a 23.
If you like the DIY kinds of stuff these are the guys for you. Built mine last winter and love it. Put in my our stereo (head unit) and marine speakers and did most of the painting. It looks great and is about half the $$$ as the others. I created a thread to document the process I went thru while building it.

http://www.exoticbodyparts.com/harle...tom-parts.html

This is the link to my fairing thread

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...last-week.html
 

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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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Woops, suppose I should've posted Deluxe pics! Here you go........
 
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I have a Premeux Fairing for my Fat Boy, Quebec company, never been mounted but I think its nice. www.premeux.com
 
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-1 Skip the Reckless, Alex is a scumbag. I'd spent a few extra bucks and get a Hoppe or dragonfly
This is the first bad post i have seen. Was thinking of ordering one and just wondering What was the issue with them?
 
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