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14th May 2009
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Senior Chief Know It All 1st Class
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: "THE" Jersey Shore
Posts: 1,182 Sportster/Buell Model: XL 883C Sportster/Buell Year: 2007
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Slightly off topic;
How much more wind does say a 14" or 17" windshield take off your chest as compared to one of these 1/4 fairings?
They look sweet as compared to a windshield although either can be a bit off-putting.
I am looking to add something to my '07 883C to reduce the wind on my chest for long rides at highway speeds, but want something less permanent.
Opinions???
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14th May 2009
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Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Heart of Dixie
Posts: 6,025 Sportster/Buell Model: XLX-61 Sportster/Buell Year: 1983 Other Motorcycle Model: Honda CL350 Other Motorcycle Year: 1969
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Remove 3 bolts and mine's off (see pics below). Can't tell it was ever mounted - no clamps or brackets left, no scratches, no relocated headilght, instruments, etc. Goes back on just about as quickly. The trick is to fabricate simple mounts that are specific to your bike instead of using the bag of universal clamps, rods, brackets, and bolts that comes with many fairings and windshields. I prefer the naked look, but some wind/weather protection is nice from time to time.
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14th May 2009
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Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Michigan In garage !
Posts: 2,378 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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drvsafe, Both the HD quarter fairing and the HD Sport windscreen are Quick detach items. Maybe 3min on or off. The HD options are pricey, but they always work!! Check your catalog for fitment and price details.
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15th May 2009
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Master Mechanic
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: IN A HOUSE
Posts: 254 Sportster/Buell Model: 1984 Sportster Sportster/Buell Year: 1984 Other Motorcycle Model: 2002 Kawasaki ZX12R Other Motorcycle Year: 02
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I saw a Buel today that had a little fairing on it....It wouldn`t be any wind breaker or anything but looked kinda cool...Looked like it would just be enough to cover the gauges, and over that about 2 to 3 inches....
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15th May 2009
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Master Mechanic
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: East of Hell, West of cant afford it.
Posts: 291 Sportster/Buell Model: 883r Sportster/Buell Year: 2007 Other Motorcycle Model: FLHS Other Motorcycle Year: 1990
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883XLX thats one pretty iron sportster, I love the original paint and tank graphics.
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17th May 2009
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Biker
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 27 Sportster/Buell Model: 883 STD Sportster/Buell Year: 2008 Other Motorcycle Model: HONDA 750 SEVEN FIFTY Other Motorcycle Year: 1999
Reputation: 196
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17th May 2009
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Harley Engineer
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: CAL
Posts: 307 Sportster/Buell Model: 04 Xl 883 forum chopped Sportster/Buell Year: 04
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that is a nice Fairing !!!! How did it mount up any issues?????? DO they still make NOS..??I looked it up on the net could not find it , that is simular to the Rifle Roadster ...
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17th May 2009
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Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Mennecy
Posts: 3,895 Sportster/Buell Model: SPORTSTER "old boy" Sportster/Buell Year: 1997 Sportster/Buell Model #2: SPORTSTER "black racer" Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1998 Other Motorcycle Model: Honda 500 Four Other Motorcycle Year: 1973
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Really nice.
The perfect fairing for long trips.
Looks better than any windshield.
Do you know the exact part number ?
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18th May 2009
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Biker
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 41 Sportster/Buell Model: xlcr 1000 Sportster/Buell Year: 1978
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RemnantRider7
that is a nice Fairing !!!! How did it mount up any issues?????? DO they still make NOS..??I looked it up on the net could not find it , that is simular to the Rifle Roadster ...
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NOS = New Old Stock. A brand new item that's been sitting on a shelf for years.  |
24th May 2009
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Harley Engineer
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: CAL
Posts: 307 Sportster/Buell Model: 04 Xl 883 forum chopped Sportster/Buell Year: 04
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Yeh No wonder I couldnt Find it !!!!!! anyway that is a sweet fairing !!I agree a few post back looks better than any windshield , it s high enough to block some wind ............
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