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Old Feb 12, 2024 | 06:13 PM
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Default 2015 Harley Sportster 48 Fairing

Did anyone install a fairing on a 48 model? From what I'm gathering, it looks like they are made for the Iron versions because it mounts to the top of the headlight. The 48 headlight mounts at the bottom. Any ideas? I really like the look of the fairing!

 
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Old Feb 13, 2024 | 06:14 AM
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I wonder if anyone makes one that clamps to the fork tubes?
 
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There are a few that are similar. Here's one that mount to the top of the triple tree. No mods to the bike.

Here is a link to what looks like the one you're interested in and the install with pics. Says not available, but looks like you found one. Link here
 

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Originally Posted by RKZen
There are a few that are similar. Here's one that mount to the top of the triple tree. No mods to the bike.

Here is a link to what looks like the one you're interested in and the install with pics. Says not available, but looks like you found one. Link here
Those are both nice but there crazy expensive. I'm just trying to figure out how they mounted these so maybe I can make my own bracket.
 
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Originally Posted by Brarei200
Those are both nice but there crazy e

xpensive. I'm just trying to figure out how they mounted these so maybe I can make my own bracket.
What year is your Forty-Eight?

Is it a 2010 to 2015 with wire wheels and 39mm forks, or 2016 to 2022 with cast wheels and 49mm forks?

There are anodised aluminum universal fork mounting fairing brackets available, like the ones below. They cost about Ł40 for a set here in the UK.





 

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Originally Posted by Rob Roy's Revenge
What year is your Forty-Eight?

Is it a 2010 to 2015 with wire wheels and 39mm forks, or 2016 to 2022 with cast wheels and 49mm forks?

There are anodised aluminum universal fork mounting fairing brackets available, like the ones below. They cost about Ł40 for a set here in the UK.



Mine is a 2015 with wire wheels
 
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Originally Posted by Brarei200
Mine is a 2015 with wire wheels
Sorry, I should have read that it is a 2015 in the thread heading, I am a jerk.
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These fairing mounting clamps below are adjustable from 35mm to 45mm, ideal for Sportster 39mm forks, the UK price is a tad under Ł30.


 
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