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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 10:36 PM
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I have been thinking about adding a fairing, but not sure i will like the change to the look of my bike. I cannot decide for myself, and want to hear your opinions about what you think will look best. keep the bike the way it is and continue to use my ipod, or add the fairing, which I already bought.
 

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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 10:46 PM
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I got rid of the fairing when I traded my 08 UC for my 2010 RK. I'm not going back! I love to pull the windshield off and ride. Plus you have better sound with an iPod and a quality set or ear buds. I paid 100.00 for a set of Bose ear buds years ago. Great sound!
 
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 11:47 PM
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Since I added both, I vote for both!
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 12:10 AM
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Great looking King,if it's about music hell no I'd use an iPod with earbuds and sell your fairing.A compromise would be those small bullet shaped chrome amplified handlebar speakers hooked to an iPod I've seen and heard them on a King,they sound decent.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 12:18 AM
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I use an Ipod with ear buds. So does wife when she's on the back.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 04:34 AM
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I hate to be that guy, but isn't it both illegal and extremely dangerous to operate any motor vehicle with earbuds in?

If the fairing is detachable use it for long trips and go without the fairing for cruising around town.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 05:33 AM
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If the fairing is a quick detach type using the shield mounts go for it. Easy on/off...
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 05:48 AM
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I love the fairing and windshield on my Ultra but I would NOT change the looks of your bike. I love the look of your bike.
 
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Ipod and buds.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by JonnyD
Since I added both, I vote for both!
What he said!
 
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