Tonysax
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« on: March 25, 2009, 05:35:34 AM » |
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 Hi everyone, I'm new to posting but have read the threads for a while and have learned alot about my ride. I just popped back on a few weeks ago when Smokin Joe had health problems. I thought to myself I never even met the guy but know so much of his adventures. I just made friends with Stanley Steamer and learned of the Blue/Grey event. I'm going to represent the Yankee's. Anyway....has anyone else used the Corbin Trimtab Fairings? Other than the website, I have only seen it on my bike. Thanks Tonysax 
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f6john
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« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2009, 06:06:45 AM » |
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I've seen the Corbin Fairing on quite a few Runes but yours us the only Valkyrie.
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« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2009, 06:17:26 AM » |
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Nice!. But it looks like it would block too much of my view under certain conditions. I like to see when I run like an idiot.
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Tonysax
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« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2009, 06:38:20 AM » |
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The Fairing adjusts up and down, I'm prety tall so it's not so bad. Extended all the way up (45 deg) does block too much of my front end. I only extend it up that high when it's frigid. I leave it at halfway to all the way lowered. 
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« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2009, 07:05:27 AM » |
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There is a fellow here in Colorado that rides with the Blue Knights that uses one on his Valkyrie.
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If you're lucky enough to ride a Valkyrie, you're lucky enough. 
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3fan4life
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« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2009, 07:15:45 AM » |
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It's OK I guess. But, it kinda reminds me of this guy: 
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1 Corinthians 1:18 
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Tonysax
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« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2009, 07:23:29 AM » |
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VERY FUNNY, I have been told it looks like Roger the alien from American Dad.   Good or Bad it's different.
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« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2009, 09:31:47 AM » |
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Not my style, but dang it is different. I didn't think of Roger. I thought about S. Weaver and real bad Aliens that burst from your stomach. Something slightly dinosaur like too there. Very different. I like it, not because I like it, but because it is different!  I wouldn't like it that dark trying to navigate a slow rutted-pot-hole-filled driveway (inlaws) where you need to see immediatly beside your wheel. Otherwise it would probably be fine. The ajustability sounds cool.
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« Reply #8 on: March 25, 2009, 10:13:40 AM » |
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I looked at those things a bunch a while back on the website... they're opaque, right? They're supposed to route the air over your head so you're sitting in a still bubble, as I understand it... could you ride with that fairing and an full-face helmet with the face shield up - it the bubble that still? -Mike
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Tonysax
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« Reply #9 on: March 25, 2009, 10:45:56 AM » |
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It came painted gloss black. I normally ride with sun glasses and 3/4 helmet with no wind issues when it is raised 50%. To get the full maximum bubble effect it has to be raised all the way. BUT you lose vision in the front. It does make a difference diverting the wind.
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« Reply #10 on: March 25, 2009, 04:04:58 PM » |
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When I look at people bike I try to figure out the concepts the people are trying to create. When I saw yours it took me a minute but it reminded me of this BAD BOY. Dragon not a chance, this bad boy means business. I think its kinda cool. Dan 
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Tonysax
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« Reply #11 on: March 25, 2009, 04:13:35 PM » |
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HMMMMMMMM......maybe I'll get a set of horns and a pelt seat cover. 
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