Detachable fairing on RK question???
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Do you remember which brand or seller made you unhappy? Unfortunately, I don't have the money for a Dead Center, Dragonfly, or Quadzilla. I am looking for an economical alternative (not a piece of crap plastic fairing) and I'm not afraid of doing a little work myself if necessary. Quality is important to me and is the entire reason for this thread.
Take a look at the Woody's fairings too.
The Dragonfly fairings are now only $899 now, which is what I'm looking at.
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If it is the gap over the head light, I noticed more wind coming through then I liked once it got cold, I took an old steering wheel cover, like the slip over ones from walmart, cut a peice out of it that was the correct lenght and just slipped it in the gap sealed it up nicely and looks like it belongs there infact my son commented on it today saying it looks like it was made for it, I am sure it is because of the manf. process, but an easy fix.
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JonnyD just wondering what is pulling you away from the woody's?
If it is the gap over the head light, I noticed more wind coming through then I liked once it got cold, I took an old steering wheel cover, like the slip over ones from walmart, cut a peice out of it that was the correct lenght and just slipped it in the gap sealed it up nicely and looks like it belongs there infact my son commented on it today saying it looks like it was made for it, I am sure it is because of the manf. process, but an easy fix.
Terry
If it is the gap over the head light, I noticed more wind coming through then I liked once it got cold, I took an old steering wheel cover, like the slip over ones from walmart, cut a peice out of it that was the correct lenght and just slipped it in the gap sealed it up nicely and looks like it belongs there infact my son commented on it today saying it looks like it was made for it, I am sure it is because of the manf. process, but an easy fix.
Terry
Mainly, I am still looking and have a few months of crappy weather ahead to make a good decision. Both Dragonfly and Dead Center are only a few hours from me, here in WA. So I plan on making a trip up and look at both, and see if they are worth the extra dough.
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I got the pictures, now lets see if I remember how to post them. I noticed the gaps are at the bottom and once installed on the bike they will not be visible. The major gap will be behind the head light.
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Good pics, BTW, thanks. I am curious to see if this will be a good alternative, and spend the money on a good stereo instead.
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Where is the gap in the other pics shown, not the headlight area? How do you feel about the purchase, now that you have it? How's the quality? Is there going to be a lot of prep for paint? How are the brackets, do they look sturdy? have you checked it for fit yet? Do you have pics of the fairing on the bike so we can see the fit?
Good pics, BTW, thanks. I am curious to see if this will be a good alternative, and spend the money on a good stereo instead.
Good pics, BTW, thanks. I am curious to see if this will be a good alternative, and spend the money on a good stereo instead.
It will be a while before it goes to paint, I live in Houston and it was a high of 78 today!!