MS Batwing Fairing

[KW]

Can you get the MS Batwing WITH a radio? Or, is there space to fit one? Does anyone have a Valk Standard wiht a MS Batwing and radio? Thanks!

[DFragn]

No.
You'd have to rig something up and I imagine that would mean fastening through to the exterior. Although some chrome acorn nuts may not look too awful depending on positioning.
I have the RadioCaddy fairing. If http://www.woodysfairings.com/aboutus.html had been available when I did mine I would have saved a ton of customizing & $$$.

I have a Sony head unit and pipe the GPS audio directions, Garmin MP3 & XM through it and tie it all in with the Hondaline CB to the headset. All but the CB pumps through the Polk Audio Momo marine 5.25" speakers.

RadioCaddy Interior


Exterior

[KW]

I went to the link. .. . (thanks) I have to say; that's a GREAT looking faring AND a fantasic price, but the 'relocating' the gauges makes me hesitate. Do the gauges have to be moved on the Memphis Shade batwing? The fit does look better on the woodysfaring (IMO) but the MS looks nice too. If only I would have got an Interstate 8 years ago 

[DFragn]

I went to the link. .. . (thanks) I have to say; that's a GREAT looking faring AND a fantasic price, but the 'relocating' the gauges makes me hesitate. Do the gauges have to be moved on the Memphis Shade batwing? The fit does look better on the woodysfaring (IMO) but the MS looks nice too. If only I would have got an Interstate 8 years ago 

To my knowledge "No" no relocation of gages with MS fairing. But then no tunes either!

Woody's fairing does require relocation just as my RadioCaddy fairing did.
Relocation requires a 6" speedo extension and between the 2 gages there is 21 wireing extensions needed (recommend they're soldered).
Woody's site has some brackets [link] to mount the gages, but they're expensive. I used Kuryakyn "P" clamps and fabricated simple brackets 1.5" x 1.25" aluminum flat bar that polishes up nicely.
It's not that much work if you want the tunes.
If you want more info let me know.

[dreamaker]

I also went with the RadioCaddy. I had to get the speedo cable extension but I didn't have to extent my wires.  For the gauges I used the P-clamp and small alum. blocks, made them in my garage. No regrets, love it.

Dan

[DFragn]

I also went with the RadioCaddy. I had to get the speedo cable extension but I didn't have to extent my wires.  For the gauges I used the P-clamp and small alum. blocks, made them in my garage. No regrets, love it.

Dan

Hey Dan,
On electrical extensions. The difference is probably due to our different routing of the gage harnesses. Or it could have been simply overkill to busy myself cause I like to solder tiny tiny wires 42 times. 

Was that detail day? Looks like a fresh coat of wax! 

[TheBear]

Try this link for Speedo / Tach relocation.  http://www.xf6-custom.com/tachometer.html

The tach wires will make it.  Speedo cable from Motion Pro is about $ 60 in stainless.  I believe the figure with stock risers is 43 1/2"

I opted for the Hoppe Quadzilla, sold the stock Hoppe speakers and installed 4 - 5 1/4" across the front with an ARC KS125.2 (140 Watt Amp)  I can hear tunes loud and clear with TBR 6 into 6.  You'll need 4 speakers across the front and a good amp to hear it when cruising.  I putzed around and wasted good money with a bunch of half-a** crap until I did right.  You can't beat the ARC KS125.2, it kills.  It has the ability to hurt your ears, even over the 6 into 6 exhaust. 

[Disco]

Here's one that, according to the gentleman working with Des at Ultimate Seats at InZane IX whose Valkyrie was on display, does not require speedo or tach relocation.  It was REALLY nice. 

http://www.wideopencustom.com/dotnetnuke/

[007]

2 quick things ... the Wide Open fairing is plastic, while the Hoppes or Woody's fairings are fiberglass, I have the Woody's Fairing and love it.  The biggest difference between the 2 is that Woody's headlight opening is made for the Valk, the Hoppe is made for the VTX and requires moving the Valk headlight up and out because the opening is smaller.

Also, xf6 relo kit includes a longer speedo cable, so you don't need to order one.

Woody and Daryl are great to work with, they are both Valk pilots and understand us and the bike.

Just my $0.02,
007

[Sodbuster]

WOW .... that Woody fairing looks awesome and a good price to boot !!  My Valk has pullbacks for the handlebars .. do you know if that would be good or bad ??

[ssober]

mine is a wide open customs.  I used a kenwood marine head unit and polk audio speakers.  I dyna matted the entire inside then used carpet behind the speakers then i used poly fill for better sound.  I don't see why fiberglass is any better than abs.  Most mc plastic fenders and I think the valk side covers are abs.  I did not relo my gauges.  I did however have to get a $35 headlight extension and lifted the headlight up and out.http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j314/ssober/016.jpg[/img]]http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j314/ssober/017.jpg[/img]]

[judd]

Very Nice................ssober,  where did you get the extended Headlight Bracket from? I need one as well.