Using a stock outer fairing on 21012 RoadKing
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I did this mod to my RK about 6 months ago but I didn't think to use the top 4 bolts of the fairing, I just cut around the headlight. You can see in the photo the gap I have and I get a nice howl from the wind above 60 mph. I like your way better, time to look for another fairing!!!! 
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Cruiser
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I did this mod to my RK about 6 months ago but I didn't think to use the top 4 bolts of the fairing, I just cut around the headlight. You can see in the photo the gap I have and I get a nice howl from the wind above 60 mph. I like your way better, time to look for another fairing!!!!
I did this once before on 07 RK exactly like you did with an 95 Electric fairing and had same problem... I am not sure when changes were made by HD but you'll want to make sure your outer fairing is (I believe)
same year give or take.. I don't think an 07 SG fairing would have worked this way on my 2012
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Cruiser
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THAT'S SWEET!! I had not considered that route...
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Thanks, just takes a bit of cutting and fitting the inner to get around nachele. And you know how to do that.
Also, you need to flaten out the RK windsheild framework just a bit to get inner "curve" to line up. I didn't want gauges so I bought the factor plugs for the small holes. And made the covers for the center big holes.
Turns out I'm a rare breed and still prefer the windshield to the fairing. But it does come in handy for our cold Minnesota springs and falls.
Also, you need to flaten out the RK windsheild framework just a bit to get inner "curve" to line up. I didn't want gauges so I bought the factor plugs for the small holes. And made the covers for the center big holes.
Turns out I'm a rare breed and still prefer the windshield to the fairing. But it does come in handy for our cold Minnesota springs and falls.
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Something to keep an eye on for anyone who wants to give this a try..
Guy's are posting solid info on this thread!
Thx Everyone!! Too bad this thread wasn't here before I started project....LOL!
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