Painted Inner Fairing...Talk me into it
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: maryland
i had mine swaped out when i switched to apes, everyone in the shop said it was the best mod that i had done. That was what they said, it does however really make a black bike pop. jd
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Joined: May 2011
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From: Mi
I find it really amusing that "I can't get my wife to LET ME do this" scenario.....
I NEVER hafta ask her to do ANY HOT DAMN THING w/ MY scooter!!
I would say I feel sorry for ya', but I really can't quit laffin' long enuff to do that....even if I wanted to!
I NEVER hafta ask her to do ANY HOT DAMN THING w/ MY scooter!!
I would say I feel sorry for ya', but I really can't quit laffin' long enuff to do that....even if I wanted to!
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From: Northeast Florida
David
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Its not that tough to install. Did mine by myself (had the service manual) in about 2 hours. A few recomendations:
1. Tape the crap out of any area that may rub during installation with BLUE painters tape.
2. Remove and install the gauges on your workbench. IE: take the inner fairing off with the gauges still in it, and install the gauges into the new fairing before mounting it.
3. A second set of hands is very helpful at a few points. Not mandatory, but wish i would have had someone to help me for about 5 mins when I did mine.
1. Tape the crap out of any area that may rub during installation with BLUE painters tape.
2. Remove and install the gauges on your workbench. IE: take the inner fairing off with the gauges still in it, and install the gauges into the new fairing before mounting it.
3. A second set of hands is very helpful at a few points. Not mandatory, but wish i would have had someone to help me for about 5 mins when I did mine.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Now Western TN
Just got done doing mine, I pulled the inner, took it to a local paint shop and had them paint it, at the same time I replaced the small gauge bulbs with red LED bulbs and sent my speedo and tach to Marty at www.gaugeledmods.com.
He put the red LED's in for me and they came out great.
I haven't taken any pics yet but will be doing that soon once all the other mods are complete.
Like everyone said, well worth the money and time. Do it yourself it isn't that hard and you'll get a lot of satisfaction out of it.
He put the red LED's in for me and they came out great.
I haven't taken any pics yet but will be doing that soon once all the other mods are complete.
Like everyone said, well worth the money and time. Do it yourself it isn't that hard and you'll get a lot of satisfaction out of it.
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Road Warrior
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From: in a van down by the river in Ga.
I just recently had mine done, and can't come up with any downside. For my money, it was the best thing I have done to my bike, for the amount of money spent.
I live in N.E. Florida and there is a guy here who will provide you with a painted inner fairing for $300.00, any stock Harley color, and $400.00 for the candy and an pearls. On top of that, he will deliver it to your house for you to look at, and if you don't like it, will drive off. If you do like it, he will then swap it, and do all the work, in maybe an hour and a half at the most. He doesn't need (want) any help, and brings everything he will need with him, and is very careful and meticulous.
On top of that is just a great guy to meet and deal with. If you are close, his name is Paul Barber and he can be reached at 904-626-1788, and can be found on Craig's List.
Good luck on your decision, and I don't think you wll be disappointed it you do it.
David
I live in N.E. Florida and there is a guy here who will provide you with a painted inner fairing for $300.00, any stock Harley color, and $400.00 for the candy and an pearls. On top of that, he will deliver it to your house for you to look at, and if you don't like it, will drive off. If you do like it, he will then swap it, and do all the work, in maybe an hour and a half at the most. He doesn't need (want) any help, and brings everything he will need with him, and is very careful and meticulous.
On top of that is just a great guy to meet and deal with. If you are close, his name is Paul Barber and he can be reached at 904-626-1788, and can be found on Craig's List.
Good luck on your decision, and I don't think you wll be disappointed it you do it.
David
I am going down in March and could hook up with him then.
Thanks