Fairing bra
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Cruiser
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From: Sugar Land, Tx
Fairing bra
Do anyone use these? I'm considering one. I ride a lot and don't have time to wash the bike as often as I would like. Seems like a good investment I keep from scrubbing bugs off the paint all the time. I had the saddlebag covers on my 11 and was happy with those. Thoughts?
Road Warrior
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From: South Florida
Do anyone use these? I'm considering one. I ride a lot and don't have time to wash the bike as often as I would like. Seems like a good investment I keep from scrubbing bugs off the paint all the time. I had the saddlebag covers on my 11 and was happy with those. Thoughts?
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Cleveland, OH
I personally wouldn't. It always seemed like when you put one on a car, you might as well leave it on because it ruined the paint over time. It only takes a couple of minutes to hit the fairing with some detail spray and a microfiber. I keep a small can in my saddlebag. You spent all of that money, give her a little lovin' from time to time.
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From: Santa Clarita
Bras of any kind...except for the original 'over the shoulder flopper stoppers'...are the most worthless of all accessories in my opinion. You put 'em on to protect the paint...and once you do and use it for any length of time, you ruin the paint! And the point would be?
Just forget the idea of a bra...they look stoopid anyway...and just get used to the concept...old school that it may be, EGAD!...that when you ride, your motorcycle will collect bug splat and get dirty! Either wash it...or do what I do, and as a daily/weekly maintenance, use something like Lucas Slick Mist or similar to maintain the finish.
Yeah, if it gets really dirty, you're just gonna have to get out the ol' wash pail and rags and get to work...but if you used compressed air or a leaf blower, it won't take so long. If you use that bra, you're gonna ruin the paint job underneath, guarandamnteed!
Just forget the idea of a bra...they look stoopid anyway...and just get used to the concept...old school that it may be, EGAD!...that when you ride, your motorcycle will collect bug splat and get dirty! Either wash it...or do what I do, and as a daily/weekly maintenance, use something like Lucas Slick Mist or similar to maintain the finish.
Yeah, if it gets really dirty, you're just gonna have to get out the ol' wash pail and rags and get to work...but if you used compressed air or a leaf blower, it won't take so long. If you use that bra, you're gonna ruin the paint job underneath, guarandamnteed!
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Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Santa Clarita
Bras of any kind...except for the original 'over the shoulder flopper stoppers'...are the most worthless of all accessories in my opinion. You put 'em on to protect the paint...and once you do and use it for any length of time, you ruin the paint! And the point would be?
Just forget the idea of a bra...they look stoopid anyway...and just get used to the concept...old school that it may be, EGAD!...that when you ride, your motorcycle will collect bug splat and get dirty! Either wash it...or do what I do, and as a daily/weekly maintenance, use something like Lucas Slick Mist or similar to maintain the finish.
Yeah, if it gets really dirty, you're just gonna have to get out the ol' wash pail and rags and get to work...but if you used compressed air or a leaf blower, it won't take so long. If you use that bra, you're gonna ruin the paint job underneath, guarandamnteed!
Just forget the idea of a bra...they look stoopid anyway...and just get used to the concept...old school that it may be, EGAD!...that when you ride, your motorcycle will collect bug splat and get dirty! Either wash it...or do what I do, and as a daily/weekly maintenance, use something like Lucas Slick Mist or similar to maintain the finish.
Yeah, if it gets really dirty, you're just gonna have to get out the ol' wash pail and rags and get to work...but if you used compressed air or a leaf blower, it won't take so long. If you use that bra, you're gonna ruin the paint job underneath, guarandamnteed!
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Central California
I have one on my Road Glide, not to protect the paint or keep it clean. It's the look I wanted and I don't plan on taking it off. It is easy to clean though.
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Cruiser
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From: Indiana
I have an 09 Ultra Classic with 43,000. Every year I go on a 1-2 week road trip and I normally add the fairing bra for extra protection and it's a lot easier keeping the fairing clean. When I take the bra off the paint on the fairing is perfect. My bra has never caused damage to my fairing. I prefer the fairing without the bra, but I love the bra for those long trips.
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I used one for many trips...UNTIL...I waxed my fairing before a trip and did not let the wax dry long enough.....When I got back the wax was caked inside of the bra like a powder and the fiaring was scuffed up a bit. Was easy to buff out, but I have not put it on since. Friend of mine has an 07 with 60+thousand miles. His bra goes on every trip. Saved his fairing from more than one large object that I witnessed. Had I not ruined my bra (well think its ruined) I would still use it for trips.