2011 Road King with a fairing?
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Tourer
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From: Northwest Louisiana
2011 Road King with a fairing?
Hey riders,
I love my 2011 RKC and I've done a good bit of accessorizing to date but I'm not sure I'm done. The classic look is awesome however I'm trying to get two styles with one bike. I would appreciate your thoughts on my thoughts. The first look is obviously the somewhat "classic" look. The second look would have hardbags, a solo seat and a detachable fairing. I found a great deal on some factory hardbags and now I'm looking at fairings, Hoppe, Dead Center and Dragonfly. I love this bike and want to keep it so I'm trying to make it as versatile as possible. What do ya'll think about the second look and if the fairing idea is good with you, which one do you suggest?
Oh yeah, I'm planning a 1200 mile trip in November and a 1500 mile trip in January. I'm thinking the fairing should come in handy, right?
Thanks in advance,
I love my 2011 RKC and I've done a good bit of accessorizing to date but I'm not sure I'm done. The classic look is awesome however I'm trying to get two styles with one bike. I would appreciate your thoughts on my thoughts. The first look is obviously the somewhat "classic" look. The second look would have hardbags, a solo seat and a detachable fairing. I found a great deal on some factory hardbags and now I'm looking at fairings, Hoppe, Dead Center and Dragonfly. I love this bike and want to keep it so I'm trying to make it as versatile as possible. What do ya'll think about the second look and if the fairing idea is good with you, which one do you suggest?
Oh yeah, I'm planning a 1200 mile trip in November and a 1500 mile trip in January. I'm thinking the fairing should come in handy, right?
Thanks in advance,
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I went with the Dead Center Fairing for my Road King and I love it. Quality product, and great customer service. I thought I would have all this versatility, and be changing back and forth ..... But the bottom line is, once I got the fairing on, I never want to take it off. The stereo, sirius radio, and CD system is great, and I love the look. I think you'll be surprised at how much you really like the fairing, and we'll probably see your soft leather bags in classified's before too long. Good Luck.
Road Master
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I've been looking also for my 09 Road King.From what I saw and read in this forum and on the web,I really like Dead Center.Good picture of one in the classified section here.(09 Road King).Called them about the paint scheme,very reasonable for a custom color,and the girl on the phone was very helpful on other questions.Heard nothing but good about the company.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Orange County Texas
I'm also an aftermarket fairing owner. It does stay on most of the time. There are many paths to the fairing, the major companys, $1500.00 packages the still require paint. Woody's Fairing is also a good choice at have the price. Some of the E-bay fairing are good but you have to watch what you buy.
I have sever post concerning fairing including the full setup and installation, installing a amp and so forth. Check my post I've post in many of the aftermarket fairing threads.
I have sever post concerning fairing including the full setup and installation, installing a amp and so forth. Check my post I've post in many of the aftermarket fairing threads.
Last edited by Texas Rapier; Sep 21, 2010 at 10:38 PM.
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Ive never personally used them but met them at the lonestar rally last year and it really is a nice fairing. They sell for 750 with no stereo or 850 with a stereo and it actually sounds good. Definately worth checking out.
Ive never personally used them but met them at the lonestar rally last year and it really is a nice fairing. They sell for 750 with no stereo or 850 with a stereo and it actually sounds good. Definately worth checking out.
Tourer
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From: Chicago, Il
I have the Hoppe Quadzilla and once it was on it was on, only time it comes off is for a good cleaning around the nacelle. Ain't nothing like listening to tunes when you ride it makes me want to ride forever.
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From: Washington State
I used to have an 08 RKC at one time, and now it's just a memory.... You can see by my sig pic, a fairing bike is now my choice. It still has a few RKC remnants to it, but that's it. Having that fairing, I knew it'd never come off. So I just put on the factory HD fairing and I'm glad I did.
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Road Warrior
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I have a Dead Center and couldn't be happier, it has paid for itself in comfort level time over. As stated it may be just as easy to go full fairing bike as mine only comes off for local rides or for nacelle cleaning otherwise it is on the ride.
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I've got a Dragonfly and can't say enough about the company and their products.
I love being able to change up the look. When I run with a windshield , I like the leather bags.
But most of the time, I've got the fairing, lowers and hard bags on.
I love being able to change up the look. When I run with a windshield , I like the leather bags.
But most of the time, I've got the fairing, lowers and hard bags on.
Last edited by Mike; Sep 22, 2010 at 10:42 PM.