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25th April 2012
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Flat Track Racer
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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attaching a 1/4 fairing question
I recently purchased a plastic Emgo 1/4 fairing. It looks like it should bolt right up to the head light ears with a little bracket. However, there is no rubber isolator or grommet and I am wondering if all the vibration of a sportster will eventually crack the fairing.
I am thinking that the grommets used on the rear fender of sportsters (pre-2004 variety) might do the trick, but I don't want to buy them and don't want to drill out the fairing if I don't really need to.
What have others done to attach the fairings
Thanks
PS: to give perspective.... I have rattled off a lot of misc parts since I'm not always easy on the throttle (1250 t-storm kit with NRHS ported heads): I dont seem to be able to keep those little chrome caps that cover up the exposed heads bolts on the primary side of the bike from coming off. they vibrate off. That's why I'm a little worried about the plastic Emgo.
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26th April 2012
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Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Michigan In garage !
Posts: 2,374 Sportster/Buell Model: XL883 Sportster/Buell Year: 2008 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XL1000 Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1975 Other Motorcycle Model: Aermacchi Harley SX175 Other Motorcycle Year: 1975
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It is always a good idea to isolate all hard plastic parts with rubber bushings. Your local hardware store should have a good selection of rubber gromets on hand.
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12th June 2012
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Cafe Street Tracker
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Las Vegas
Posts: 1,131 Sportster/Buell Model: 883/1250 NRHS Sportster/Buell Year: 2008 Sportster/Buell Model #2: 883c (Wife's) Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2007
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rubber= better, however I ran mine for 2 1/2 years with no problems using supplied hardware.
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2008 XL 883/NRHS 1250, Stage 2 heads, Flat top ceramic coated pistons, 536 cams, 10.5:1 compression, Progressive 14.25" 412's, Progressive fork springs, Intiminators, Screaming Eagle Heavy Breather, Custom headers by Justin at Bishop's Custom Cycles with a Dan Moto carbon fiber can, Storz Performance Tail Section, Chainsikle rear sets, Superbrace Fork Brace, Daytona Steering Damper, Jagg oil cooler, Flanders Low Cafe Bars, RSD 1 1/2" risers, 8" Headlight, National Cycles F-16 wind screen, Bar end mirrors, Sport front fender, Honda GB250 tank knee pads
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26th June 2012
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: High Desert: Antelope Valley
Posts: 392 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 2005
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1/4 Fairing and Vibration
Hi,
I just started to spot a small crack like looking crease in my Arlen Ness 1/4 Fairing near the top right mount. After some research I found a site that sells Honda 1/4 fairing bolts, washers and rubber bushings (kit), delivered to your door for 19.95. Can' t beat that... I have had the fairing in place since January of this year. I have put 2000 miles on it so far...Much improved 'upper end' acceleration noted, better fuel mileage too.
Con:
I couldn't believe that my 200.00 Arlen Ness 1/4 Fairing didn't have better vibration protection than just bolting directly to the mount bracket steel...
Ride Well... 
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26th June 2012
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Biker
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 47 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200CP Sportster/Buell Year: 2012
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The EMGO I had on my KZ 1000 is cracked and that bike was smooth running. Plus the fairing was 3point mounted. I am going to try to fix it with ABS plumbing glue and fiberglass mat. If it works I'll use it on a future project. If the EMGO is ABS it might be worth reinfocing it first. I use the black ABS glue from Oatley but it is not available everywhere. Got mine at Lowes in Lancaster, PA while on vacation to fix the waste tank in my camper.
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27th June 2012
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: High Desert: Antelope Valley
Posts: 392 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DF-SLICK
Hi,
I just started to spot a small crack like looking crease in my Arlen Ness 1/4 Fairing near the top right mount. After some research I found a site that sells Honda 1/4 fairing bolts, washers and rubber bushings (kit), delivered to your door for 19.95. Can' t beat that... I have had the fairing in place since January of this year. I have put 2000 miles on it so far...Much improved 'upper end' acceleration noted, better fuel mileage too.
Con:
I couldn't believe that my 200.00 Arlen Ness 1/4 Fairing didn't have better vibration protection than just bolting directly to the mount bracket steel...
Ride Well... |
A Follow up, the Company I got the Fairing Bushings, Grommets, etc... Is called Easyfairings, (do a Google). The kit I got for my 1/4 Fairing was the Honda 2007 CBR600 F4 Fairing Bolt kit. 19.99 plus shipping...
Good tip there Steve 625....I'll make a note of that one.. Thx. |
27th June 2012
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Flat Track Racer
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 205
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DF-SLICK
Hi,
....After some research I found a site that sells Honda 1/4 fairing bolts, washers and rubber bushings (kit), delivered to your door for 19.95.
Ride Well... |
banadanc: sounds like a good find: you wouldn't have a link by chance, would you?? |
4th July 2012
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Flat Track Racer
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 205
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DF-SLICK
A Follow up, the Company I got the Fairing Bushings, Grommets, etc... Is called Easyfairings, (do a Google). The kit I got for my 1/4 Fairing was the Honda 2007 CBR600 F4 Fairing Bolt kit. 19.99 plus shipping...
Good tip there Steve 625....I'll make a note of that one.. Thx.
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Thanks!!!! just ordered the kit. |
4th July 2012
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XL FORUM LIFE MEMBER
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 13,143 Sportster/Buell Model: XL50 0596 Black Sportster/Buell Year: 2007 Other Motorcycle Model: E-Glide Other Motorcycle Year: 2003
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Is called Easyfairings, (do a Google).
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http://www.easyfairings.com/
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7th July 2012
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JESTER Mafia-Hooligan Div
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: West Central Indiana
Posts: 9,441 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200 R Sportster/Buell Year: 2005
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Rubber bushings/washers are your best friend! 
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