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Re:Fairing is in 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
Love the look.
 
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Re:Fairing is in 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
Hope You like it as Much as I do mine, I bought a used aftermarket plastic fairing for 150.00 had to make mounting brackets. Then picked up a Sony stereo and a Jensen Marine stereo enclosure and a set of Jensen Speakers for motorcycles made some brackets and I'm cruisin in style. Got less than 400.00 in the whole deal, granted it's not fancy but it's functional that's all I wanted
 
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Re:Fairing is in 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
Looks really good makes me want a fairing...
 
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Re:Fairing is in 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
Congrats Javawave
I think it looks great.
 
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Re:Fairing is in 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
javawave wrote:

5. The windshields still suck, has to be a better way of mounting them than what they have.

Overall rating... B-. Find a different way of mounting the windhshield and that goes to B+ or A-.


Javawave,

To make it easyer to change the windsheilds out, get a dremil and cut slots in the windsheild just wide enough for the bolts to slide through, and get stainless steel fender washers to put on the inside, that way all you have to do is loosen them up and slide it out and slide the other one in. I did mine and dads as soon as we got them and I can change a sheild in about 3 minutes.

Also if you want a better quality windsheid you can get one for a 96+ harley ultra from memphis shades and trim a little off of the sides, and the tabs on the bottom and they will go right in. Dad has the memphis shades and has had no problems.

Hope this helps,

Bill
 
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Re:Fairing is in 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
Bill, the slots are a wonderful idea. I was looking at getting some spacers and drilling holes on the back side and making a "clamp" out of it, but the slots will be easier to do. The 10" came in today and I put it on. The new rubber washer they provide is the real problem, I guess you need it with the new windshields they have, but the hole is smaller than the bolt and you really have to work to get them on. I know you know how tight the working area they give you is. thanks for the suggestion. I like it.
 
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Re:Fairing is in 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
No problemo!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Re:Fairing is in 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
did you try one of the different antenna's or did you use the wire they sent?
 
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Re:Fairing is in 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
CoachDan wrote:
Hey Javawave
You might want to check out a better stereo antenna if you live in a rural area, or travel much. If you live closer to a metro area you should have no problems. I haven't upgraded yet, and I lose stations pretty quick around here, or when I'm traveling.

This is what several that have purchased the WOC have went with. Thet say it helps quite a bit.

Motorcycle Hidden Antenna:
http://www.ecshylites.citymax.com/catalog/item/604191/721930.htm


Don't spend the money on this one coach, I did and it doesnt do any better than the wire they supply. It looks like a external antenna is going to be the only way to go to get good reception. JW
 
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Re:Fairing is in 3 Years, 11 Months ago  
Hey I got my faring in yesterday. Surprised at how quick it got here. only ordered it on Monday morning.
Now to strip the bike and find a painter.
Will let you know.
Scott
 
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