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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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That fairing looks really nice on the kings. Looks like it also should provide some hand protection from the cold air?
 
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 04:54 PM
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So Para killer would you recommed it?
 
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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I will let you know after I get my 9" windshield. Right now its not much if at all better than my stock HD windshield. I am hoping that the extra 2" will make a difference....(thats what she said...)
 
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 10:14 PM
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You've had the fairing for a while, how about an update. Would you recommend the purchase? How is the wind and/or buffeting compared to the RK windshield?
 
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 05:23 AM
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The 9" windshield has made a great difference. I would recommend it, with the caveat that you would have to modify the angle at which the windshield sits on the front end. you will need to modify the brackets (pics coming soon) to get the proper angle against the wind.
 
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Old May 1, 2009 | 12:19 PM
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Will this fairing work without relocating tach on handlebars do you think? Looking forward to review with larger wnd screen
 
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Old May 4, 2009 | 01:08 PM
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Default 11 inch windshield for HD Batwing from Memphis shades
Just talked to Memphis shades and they said a 11" windshield may be avaialbe for the batwing as soon as next month.
 
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Old May 4, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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The angle of any fairing is really critical, as you've found out. Tilting it forward a hair should make a huge difference. General rule of thumb is to try and match the centerline of the shield with the fork angle (viewing the bike from the side) as a starting point, so it looks like you have room to play. I'm curious if you are referring to overall turbulance or protection from wind hitting you in the face?
 
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Old May 6, 2009 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn W
The angle of any fairing is really critical, as you've found out. Tilting it forward a hair should make a huge difference. General rule of thumb is to try and match the centerline of the shield with the fork angle (viewing the bike from the side) as a starting point, so it looks like you have room to play. I'm curious if you are referring to overall turbulance or protection from wind hitting you in the face?
Mostly from wind in the face. But the turbulence is not bad with the 7" shield. I would say that it is a step better than the stack HD shield.
 
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Old May 6, 2009 | 03:01 PM
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How about a pic of the inner fairing? Can u hook up tunes? and what about gauges?

Your Bike looks real good.
 
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