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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 09:55 AM
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Check out the Sportster fairing at this link.

I know someone around here was talking about fairings.

I did get one. The quality looks great , it should for $800.

Won't know if it is a tight fit for a while though.

There was a hole in the shipping carton, I think some screws/bolts were missing.

Not a big deal I guess.

http://www.hoppeindustries.com/
 
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 10:10 AM
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$800 for the little Sportster batwing thing? I don't wanna rain on your parade, but that seems like a lot to me... hope it works good for you.

Oh, I would also call the vendor, they should willingly replace any hardware lost in shipment. 99.9% of them will do so no questions asked if you call them.

Good luck. Post pics when you get it done, Bro.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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I have a vision I guess.

I am the type of person that buys stuff , if it don't work out it becomes new garage wall art.

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$800 for the little Sportster batwing thing? I don't wanna rain on your parade, but that seems like a lot to me... hope it works good for you.

Oh, I would also call the vendor, they should willingly replace any hardware lost in shipment. 99.9% of them will do so no questions asked if you call them.

Good luck. Post pics when you get it done, Bro.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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ORIGINAL: valveguide

I have a vision I guess.

I am the type of person that buys stuff , if it don't work out it becomes new garage wall art.
Dude... you and I think alike...! Made me laugh even! I have several things hanging from my garage wall that 'didn't work out' but I figured it wouldn't be worth the time to try and sell them. Too funny! (And here I thought I was the only goofy one here.)


 
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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The quality looks great , it should for $800.
For only $500 more, you could get a Corbin fairing.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 11:30 AM
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[:'(]looks awful, sorry just my .02
 
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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$800 for that? it at least comes with some kind of speakers inside ready to be set up to a sound system or MP3 player...right?? please say it comes with something other than just a shaped piece of plastic..

you got ripped off

just kidding not really, if you like it, than you'll use it. I can see the advantages to it, I would want one on long trips to shield the hands and face from wind. but i would not pay $800 for one..
 
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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I am looking forward to seeing pictures when on the bike, keep us updated please. Some of us are interested in looking into getting one. Looks better than a windshield.
 
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I'm split on this one. On one hand I think it's cool, on the other... well....

Def want to see some pics.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 11:41 PM
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Not for me andit doesn't seem right for a sportster.
 
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