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All I can say is if the new fairing does as good as your flat top windshield it will be one of the best. I would not consider changing my flat top windshield for anything. It is the best I have ever had.
I wonder how easy those little ripples and the holes they lead into are to clean bugs and what ever else gets in there. I never enjoy getting the wax marks of the black fender flares on my f150, the black inner piece looks like the same textured plastic. Shape is nice though. I have had one of your shields years now and I am happy with it.
There are many company's that make aftermarket fairing and they range from sub adequate to ok.
You can take this opportunity to build something to compete with all the other company that make after market fairing or you can built something to actually compete with what Harley Davidson produces..
I have an after market fairing on my 2009 and it is a little different from all the other fairings I've seen. What makes it different. it has a location for a tachometer. Before you ask, nobody makes this fairing anymore.
First to compete and exceed anything on the market is that it will able to except both single and double din stereos. It should also be able to except Harley trim accessories.
Next is a user interphase with the stereo. I'm in the process of installing the handle bar controls. But, with the todays technology why can't someone come up with a wireless control for the stereo that will support everything todays stereo can do.
I started a new thread for the inner fairing without thinking of adding to this one. I apologize. You guys may have already seen it, but here are a couple of thoughts for the inner fairing. Mainly with the speakers option. 2-8" speakers or 4-5" speakers. What are your thoughts?
I'm all in favour of product improvement, but any fairing with such an obvious vent just seems unattractive. if your going to improve on someone else's idea how about incorporating the Victory design. Most of the Victory bikes are pretty ugly, but the vent design on their touring bikes looks much better than the Harley one; it's not so in your face. LRS makes great windshields but seem to have missed the opportunity to really improve on HD's 'mail slot'.
I think the vents are a little too big, could they be smaller?
Color match vents to the faring
Control needs to be easy and on the left side
Weight is an issue and should be as light as possible. I'd by one for the wife's 14 RK but she is concerned about the top heavy weight.
I would like to see one with nothing inside except a nice looking storage compartment or glove box kind of thing. I hope you make one to fit the stock forks on a King.
I am not keen on these vents. The square ovals look out of place to me. The 3 ridges between the 4 ports don't match the rest of the bike either. It stands out too much and screams aftermarket part to me.
Being able to color match the vent insert would be nice, but would be cool if a contrasting color complimented the lines better.
The basic shape of the fairing itself looks ok for me. I like the idea of larger venting area, than the '14, and the variable adjustment you mentioned.
I guess if there is science behind the vent style and ridges, that this is the ultimate in performance, I get it. If it's aesthetics, IMO it could use some redesign.
Last edited by riderideride; Oct 18, 2014 at 12:14 AM.
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