Fairing for RKC??

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Sep 17, 2011 | 08:30 AM

rlhdude

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Fairing for RKC??

Curious, why do folks put a fairing on a Road King. Is it only to have tunes, for looks or does it afford other advantages over a good windshield. I am on the fence, I really don't listen to music while riding.

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Sep 17, 2011 | 08:34 AM

Brick0044

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I personally did it for the tunes,and looks.

Sep 17, 2011 | 09:09 AM

assaultthesalt

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Did it for the wind protection.I had a 05 Electra Glide that I should have never gotten rid of.I did not realize this until I put a Woody's Fairing on my 06 Road King.I went w/ the non audio version as I don't listen to music when I ride either.All I like to hear is the humm of my Thunderheader exhaust....LOL

The full fairing also is a help on long road trips......you will be less tired than if you were behind a regular RK windshield.

Sep 17, 2011 | 09:15 AM

BenBoosted

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After my first ride in 20' weather my hands were about frost bit. I swore I would get a fairing for better hand protection. The tunes and the looked are nice bonuses.

Sep 17, 2011 | 09:37 AM

fireaxxe

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I really wanted a radio, but once I installed my Dragonfly I noticed the wind protection is alot better. I also hate the look of a windshield on my bike. So far its worth every penny.

Sep 17, 2011 | 11:00 AM

DrQ

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I hate fairings-that's just me. I put LeatherPro lower fairings on and a 22" CeeBailey windshield. For tunes Zumo 665 w/XM and Rumble Rad Ultras, I swapped out the speakers for Polk Audio speakers.