Batwing fairing vs Windshield

[RicCA]

Has anyone put a Memphis Shades Batwing fairing on a Standard Valk.??? also does anyone have any input about a batwing fairing vs just a windshield ???  I have a very small wind deflector and want something to cut out some of the wind...... also thinking about lower fork wings.....
Any imput is welcomed.....

Thanks
Ric

[sandy]

I have a Tourer with the OEM shield. Never rode one with a batwing. As for fork lowers, I have Baker Air wings. Fork lowers can't be adjusted on the road for changing conditions. Air wings can be reached in case of rain. My shield has been replaced with a stock height Clearview tinted, with a vent.

[Chiefy]

As far as lowers go.  I also have Bakers.  I ride with no WS and the Bakers can almost always tune out helmet buffeting.

[salty1]

I have a MS fats 17 inch windshield and lowers that match. The transitional purple worked well for me as it compliments the bike's color. I like the looks of batwings and would probably have one except the expense with painting and all just couldn't be justified. 

[RicCA]

Well it sounds like the lowers or bakers do a good job but still not sure about windshield or faring..... haven't checked how much it would cost to paint one...... maybe better do that.

Thanks for your comments.

[BF]

It depends on what you want in a batwing fairing.  I highly recommend the Woodys fairing. 

http://www.woodysfairings.com/fairingsetc/HNFVLKX.html

Whether you go with a fairing or a windshield....and if you're wanting to block the wind, you'll still want to invest in a set of Bakers AND a set of fork lowers/deflectors. 

[Regis]

In the 16 yrs of having my standard , I have had a NC windshield , a Bob Dron fairing and currently a MS batwing with a 5" shield . I like the MS best because itgives me the best of both worlds , plenty of air on hot days and something to tuck in behind in a rain storm . The Bob Dron was similar but not as sturdy and the tinted shield was flimsy and expensive . The full shield gave better coverage but cooked me on hot days ! The MS batwing is contoured better than most batwings and seems more aerodynamic with less wind resistance and gets better mpgs on hiway . In my opinion of course . The quick release is also very nice . You can get 5",9" or 12" tinted or clear shields . Its a keeper for me .

[hubcapsc]

I had a highly desirable Valkyrie-specific Hoppe fairing on my bike for a couple
of years, but I took it off while I was fooling with a Cobra lightbar. I ended up
admitting to myself that I liked riding the bike better without the extra weight
of the Hoppe. I ride with a shorter-than-stock Clearview shield now...



-Mike

[Dorkman]

I swear by the Memphis Shades batwing with recurve windshield and lowers.  I needed a little higher recurve, so I purchased the Longrides recurve for the batwing.  Refer to old post:


http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,53382.0.html

[DLSSOJC]

I love the batwing fairing on my Harley, and the fairing on my Valk Interstate. I would not go back to a regular windshield again on any of my bikes. The fairings function much better, and look better IMO. 

[westsidevalk]

I prefer batwing over windshield, blocks some wind, but still gives a feeling of being in the wind, if that makes sense

[RicCA]

All of these helpful comments really make a difference in making a choice...... Thanks and keep them coming.  Now I need to get hold of a body shop and see how much the charge to paint one of these........

Ric

[thewoodman]

I haven't posted a picture in a while, but my Batwing started out with the tallest windshield Memphis Shades has, 12" I think. At 6'2", I've had to look over or under the top and I recently tried the tallest Spoiler they offer.
I hated it! It was too short, leaned too far back and created way too much noise and turbulence to keep it on. My test ride was 60 miles and I wish it wasn't that long.

So, I cut down my original windscreen an inch and it works like it should. I should have done this long ago.

My Batwing fairing is much better to ride behind than the Clearview windshield that was on the bike when I got it years ago. After riding Goldwings for 20 years, the change back to a fairing was just right; more wind and water protection for all body parts. The lowers help with buffeting too and add to the overall look, I think.

My wife keeps talking about putting a fairing on her Fatboy, but isn't sure about the 'LOOK'. For long distance riding, a fairing is the way to go.

I wrote a review to the Memphis Shades website and they are sending me a newer version with less rear lean angle and I might try the Longrider if the replacement Spoiler doesn't work either.