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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 09:07 AM
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I can't vouch for fairing quality but I can tell you that Glen is a stand-up guy. He did some pro bono work for me and he extended the offer!! I have no doubt his quality is excellent as many owners here have stated...
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by troop
I can't vouch for fairing quality but I can tell you that Glen is a stand-up guy. He did some pro bono work for me and he extended the offer!! I have no doubt his quality is excellent as many owners here have stated...
When I took it to the painter, he was very impressed with the quality. He said that the aftermarket fairings that he sees are usually very poor quality, but that my Woody fairing was finished really nicely. Because it's my first, my experience is limited, so it was nice to hear from a professional that I had purchased quality.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 10:43 PM
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 01:48 AM
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A very nice looking fairing on your RK, ericl.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 02:21 AM
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by gipper
A very nice looking fairing on your RK, ericl.
Well thank you very much gipper
 
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 09:50 AM
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My Road King is not a Classic but I put a Reckless Batwing on mine and I can tell you that these are very well built fairings and much tougher and stronger than OEM touring fairings.


 

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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by HalfFast
My Road King is not a Classic but I put a Reckless Batwing on mine and I can tell you that these are very well built fairings and much tougher and stronger than OEM touring fairings.
Reckless fairings are great for the money, I had one.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 10:08 AM
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Considering this is going on a RK Classic, I like what my friend did.

For his detachable fairing, instead of painting it, he installed the HD Fairing Bra for Electra GlideŽ Models #57800-00 I thought it tied in very well with his leather bags and tourpak.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 10:15 AM
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The stock hd bra can be altered at a leather shop to fit like a glove and not cover any of the speakers
 
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