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 naked valk  went right on with memphis shades fork clamps  can still see lights  stereo amp and antenna  amp mounting brackets  to keep rain off the electronics  to keep rain off speakers  almost done  cockpit view  nice  sweet[IMG]http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee408/nitro70044/IMG_20111119_211144.jpg[ |
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« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2011, 04:41:03 AM » |
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It is a better looking faring than the others. IMHO
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« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2011, 04:47:52 AM » |
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« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2011, 08:18:20 AM » |
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Gives it a mean look, I love it.
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« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2011, 08:51:17 AM » |
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Hey Jarid - Good Job !! But, am I missing something .... what did you do with the tach & speedo ??
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« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2011, 09:23:46 AM » |
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Thanks for all of the nice nice comments guys.Hey sodbuster I am working on speedo/tach brackets they will be on soon I will post more pics.As far looking like a harley that is fine as long as it never runs like one.
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« Reply #6 on: November 21, 2011, 11:00:52 AM » |
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Nice job jarid.  I like the way it looks.  At the very real risk of repeating myself(again)only one person has/needs to be happy with how she looks-you.  Judging by what i'm reading here with the noted exception of one Everybody else looks like they agree with you.  Ride with pride bro.  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2011, 11:07:53 AM » |
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I always thought the batwing fairings sat lower down? That fairing sure will give an extra level of protection. Do they come with differnt height clear shields?
Didn't even notice the speedo and tach missing until it was mentioned later. Good catch and keep us posted. Thanks.
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« Reply #8 on: November 21, 2011, 02:43:47 PM » |
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Very nicely done Jarid! and thanks for pics on the install.
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« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2011, 03:09:42 PM » |
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fairing looks great |
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« Reply #10 on: November 21, 2011, 03:25:28 PM » |
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Really nice job... If your making your own gauge brackets maybe my experience will help. I used Kuryakyn P-Clamps & 1/8th" aluminum flat stock from the hardware store which I formed, wet sanded & polished. Wish I had gone your route. Way too much "adaptation" involved with my fairing. I still need to secure the speedo cable better [higher up the line] 'cause I get instrument movement as the forks compress. I can't focus on it with even a slightly rough road surface.. Here's a shot of the brackets: Sort of...  |
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« Reply #11 on: November 21, 2011, 03:31:25 PM » |
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Hey Jarid - Do you have specifics on what it is off of exactly (i.e. - Electra Glide, Street Glide, etc.) and what year ?? And if you don't me asking what did you have to give for something like that ?? It sure looks good so far - Good Job !!!!
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« Reply #12 on: November 21, 2011, 04:01:33 PM » |
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Thanks for all of the comments everyone.Hey sodbuster this is a dragonfly fairing that was purchased for a 2004 Fatboy. It was very easy to fit on the valk,I got it for $500 with stereo/speakers from a co-worker.
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« Reply #13 on: November 21, 2011, 07:05:21 PM » |
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Daryl at XF6 Custom makes a relocation kit that includes a longer speedo cable http://www.xf6-custom.com/partpages/tach2.html and it's a quality product On those clamps you're using for attaching the fairing to the forks, is there room for an additional clamp on either side in-between the others? I would seriously re-think those current mounts, as they were not designed for a mass anything like what you have on them. If they're the ones I think they are, they're slices of aluminum extrusion and the one half slides into a dovetail in the other, with just the single screw squeezing them together on the other end? |
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« Reply #14 on: November 21, 2011, 07:59:27 PM » |
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Jarid, Great job times 2! The fairing and the post with pics! Thanks for sharing. IMHO, it really looks good. Keep it up and let us see the final results. |
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« Reply #15 on: November 21, 2011, 08:02:31 PM » |
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Really nice job... If your making your own gauge brackets maybe my experience will help. I used Kuryakyn P-Clamps & 1/8th" aluminum flat stock from the hardware store which I formed, wet sanded & polished. Talk about clutter bars... I like that look. Wish I had gone your route. Way too much "adaptation" involved with my fairing. I still need to secure the speedo cable better [higher up the line] 'cause I get instrument movement as the forks compress. I can't focus on it with even a slightly rough road surface.. Here's a shot of the brackets: Sort of... |
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« Reply #16 on: November 21, 2011, 08:34:24 PM » |
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Is the paint job gonna be one solid color or two-tone? I really want to see her when you get the paint on that fairing.
Great job, BTW!
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« Reply #17 on: November 21, 2011, 09:30:34 PM » |
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Good job brother. If I was into fairings instead of shields, that is the way I'd go.
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« Reply #18 on: November 21, 2011, 10:09:39 PM » |
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« Reply #20 on: November 21, 2011, 10:20:37 PM » |
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As far as paint goes for now I will have the fairing painted to match the bike and then later (after all the mods are done) I will decide on a custom paint job.Bye the way Al nice bikes.Thanks again for all the comments.
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« Reply #21 on: November 22, 2011, 04:42:16 AM » |
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Late to the party... but what a great install. I like the thought you put into making sure rain doesn't get into the back...or front as it were...ie; covers for the speakers etc. Looks great. |
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« Reply #22 on: November 22, 2011, 04:42:49 PM » |
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« Reply #23 on: November 22, 2011, 06:06:35 PM » |
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+1 on the HD riders waving when you have a batwing fairing. But then again, there are so many HD riders out there it's hard to know why they are waving. jarid, very nice work! |
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« Reply #24 on: November 23, 2011, 04:17:10 PM » |
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Jarid, Nice work on the install. I like how you did it. Can't wait to see it painted. Here are a couple of pics I took today of mine:    Good luck with the future mods. |
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« Reply #25 on: November 23, 2011, 04:31:03 PM » |
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Great job Jarid. I like it. Hay Jimmyt |
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« Reply #26 on: November 23, 2011, 04:40:42 PM » |
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Thanks again I really appreciate all the input.Hey (full throttle) awesome looking bike ,thats the look im going for.
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« Reply #27 on: November 24, 2011, 09:42:01 AM » |
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Nice job on fairing Jarid!!! I also like the Harley fairing as more options for windshields,mirrors and other items. and the Harley wave is fun especially when they finally see that massive chrome motor. Hey Full_Throttle been considering those mirror's you have just wasn't sure they would give as good visibility how do like them? and was also looking at the Kuryakyn with the built in turn signal that mounts to the windshield trim.   |
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« Reply #28 on: November 24, 2011, 02:26:48 PM » |
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I really like the mirrors, I don't have to move my head at all to look out of them. It is CLOSE to being partially blocked by the bars, but I can see out of them just fine.
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