Nomad Faring

virg · 08-19-2010, 07:44 PM

Hey guys and gals ....those who have a faring would you buy one agn ...pros and cons on them....kind of on the fence...thanks Virg

**ringadingh** · 08-19-2010, 07:49 PM

Id definately by the Premeux again, Its the best one out there in my opinion, also probably the costliest as well. It a high quality fairing and comes painted two tone to your bikes color, ready to install right out of the box, fit and finish are top notch. Stereo and speakers are also available.

jasperboy · 08-19-2010, 07:54 PM

I'm very pleased with the end result, but I bought the cheapest one I could find on ebay which was set up for HD, then spent many hours modifying the brackets to fit the Nomad, getting it painted, and then all wired and mounted. Only had about $500 in money invested, but spent way too many hours cussing:) Now that it is all said and done, I love the fairing, but would spend the exrta and get one of the "ready made" versions. I think many hear are pleased with the "reckless" version.
Pro's: Music, cool look, mostly the music and the look.
Con's: None so far after I got it on the bike.
Not sure if it will offer better cold weather riding protection, uit that could be another plus.

pirate · 08-19-2010, 08:20 PM

I'd definitely recommend a fairing. Mine's a Premeux. As Ring said, it's expensive, but it's also top quality. It comes painted and ready to go, and installs with four bolts. It's basically a quick-attach setup. I can definitely tell a difference with the bike cutting through the wind, and we have a lot of that in ND.

kudzufarmer · 08-19-2010, 08:30 PM

i would definitly reccomend one as well...mine is a taysuku

sly · 08-19-2010, 08:38 PM

I also have the Premeux, came with the bike and I love it. Just needs a radio and I'll be all set. Makes the bike as far as I'm concerned...

timebandit · 08-19-2010, 08:53 PM

Radio caddy from the trike shop.
I just love the thing

nomadrider · 08-19-2010, 09:16 PM

Very pleased with my Memphis Shades fairing .Reasonably priced and was all I needed .Did not want to remove my risers and my stereo that I already had on the bike was fine .Quick release so I can remove it in less than a minute.

**nomadbehappy** · 08-19-2010, 09:21 PM

I picked up a used Premeux fairing late in the spring and absolutely love it. The only negative I have found is that on a really stinking hot day I don't get any wind on my chest, but plan to fix that this winter and add a vent to the windshield like on a goldwing. I was worried the handling would be affected by the fairing, but haven't noticed any difference. Would I buy one again? Other than my dirt bike, any bike I own will have a fairing from now on! Great wind protection, love having tunes on the bike and most importantly .... the bike looks great with it mounted

cactusjack · 08-19-2010, 10:09 PM

I installed a Reckless fairing on my 2007 back in May. My only regret is not having done it sooner. I have about $1000 invested in mine, and that includes:

Fairing
Professional paint job
Sound system (Dual XHD7714 head unit + 2 Rockford Fosgate 6.5" Punch speakers)
Aftermarket 8" tinted shield
Chrome windshield trim
HD tourpak mount AM/FM antenna kit
4 rocker switches (used to control driving lights, etc.)
Miscellaneous wiring odds and ends

You can buy a ready to go fairing from various vendors, but you'd be hard pressed to get a setup like I have for what I spent. I don't mind doing my own wiring and stuff. I rode 386 miles today from Chandler AZ to Kanab UT and had tunes the entire way. When FM reception was lost, I used my 8GB USB drive to supply the music.

oldbikers · 08-20-2010, 03:37 AM

I have the reckless and hope I never have to ride without a fairing again.

radco · 08-20-2010, 05:28 AM

I also have the Reckless.. Love the added protection,, will be adding a radio soon..... The Premeux is probly the best of the best but alot of extra $$$.. I was very happy with the price of the Reckless and it is very well made

nomad72 · 08-20-2010, 04:47 PM

Love my Fairing. Reckless Fairing fad a few issues but for the money you can't complain.

virg · 08-20-2010, 05:04 PM

ok thanks to all that replied...virg

virg · 08-20-2010, 05:14 PM

Had tones on the Wing and in 3yrs bet I listened to the radio maybe 3times....liked the wx though...been lookin at the Memphis Shade myself...don't think my Phat 11 risers will work....maybe they will.....thanks agn....check this forum everyday...great...Virg

08-19-2010, 07:44 PM	#1
virg Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Walcott Ia Posts: 49	Nomad Faring Hey guys and gals ....those who have a faring would you buy one agn ...pros and cons on them....kind of on the fence...thanks Virg Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-19-2010, 07:49 PM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Nomad Faring Id definately by the Premeux again, Its the best one out there in my opinion, also probably the costliest as well. It a high quality fairing and comes painted two tone to your bikes color, ready to install right out of the box, fit and finish are top notch. Stereo and speakers are also available. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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08-19-2010, 07:54 PM	#3
jasperboy Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wadsworth, OH Posts: 1,238	Nomad Faring I'm very pleased with the end result, but I bought the cheapest one I could find on ebay which was set up for HD, then spent many hours modifying the brackets to fit the Nomad, getting it painted, and then all wired and mounted. Only had about $500 in money invested, but spent way too many hours cussing:) Now that it is all said and done, I love the fairing, but would spend the exrta and get one of the "ready made" versions. I think many hear are pleased with the "reckless" version. Pro's: Music, cool look, mostly the music and the look. Con's: None so far after I got it on the bike. Not sure if it will offer better cold weather riding protection, uit that could be another plus. __________________ Current Bike - 2011 Victory Vision Tour Previous Bike: 2006 Nomad Original Nomad: 1999 G/G Nomad VBA #931R VROC #16379R
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08-19-2010, 08:20 PM	#4
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	Nomad Faring I'd definitely recommend a fairing. Mine's a Premeux. As Ring said, it's expensive, but it's also top quality. It comes painted and ready to go, and installs with four bolts. It's basically a quick-attach setup. I can definitely tell a difference with the bike cutting through the wind, and we have a lot of that in ND.
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08-19-2010, 08:30 PM	#5
kudzufarmer Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 358	Nomad Faring i would definitly reccomend one as well...mine is a taysuku Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-19-2010, 08:38 PM	#6
sly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St.-Eustache, Québec, Canada Posts: 2,837	Nomad Faring I also have the Premeux, came with the bike and I love it. Just needs a radio and I'll be all set. Makes the bike as far as I'm concerned... __________________ Sylvain "Sly" Lafrance St. Eustache, Quebec, Canada eh!! 2004 Blue & Silver (the fastest colors) Gone but not forgotten 2012 Ebony Black Kawasaski Concours 14
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08-19-2010, 08:53 PM	#7
timebandit Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Casselman, Ontario Posts: 790	Nomad Faring Radio caddy from the trike shop. I just love the thing
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08-19-2010, 09:16 PM	#8
nomadrider Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: La Porte Texas Posts: 304	Nomad Faring Very pleased with my Memphis Shades fairing .Reasonably priced and was all I needed .Did not want to remove my risers and my stereo that I already had on the bike was fine .Quick release so I can remove it in less than a minute. __________________ Mike"nomadrider"Sitzman La Porte ,Texas VBA #0098 VROC #21609 2006 Green/Silver Nomad
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08-19-2010, 09:21 PM	#9
nomadbehappy Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Barrie, ON Posts: 332	Nomad Faring I picked up a used Premeux fairing late in the spring and absolutely love it. The only negative I have found is that on a really stinking hot day I don't get any wind on my chest, but plan to fix that this winter and add a vent to the windshield like on a goldwing. I was worried the handling would be affected by the fairing, but haven't noticed any difference. Would I buy one again? Other than my dirt bike, any bike I own will have a fairing from now on! Great wind protection, love having tunes on the bike and most importantly .... the bike looks great with it mounted __________________ Brian Muscat bamuscat@gmail.com Barrie, ON KawaNOW #1404 2008 Kawasaki Nomad (Ultra) *Red* and Black because they're the fastest colours! Winter is nature's way of telling us to add more *Chrome!*
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08-19-2010, 10:09 PM	#10
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Nomad Faring I installed a Reckless fairing on my 2007 back in May. My only regret is not having done it sooner. I have about $1000 invested in mine, and that includes: Fairing Professional paint job Sound system (Dual XHD7714 head unit + 2 Rockford Fosgate 6.5" Punch speakers) Aftermarket 8" tinted shield Chrome windshield trim HD tourpak mount AM/FM antenna kit 4 rocker switches (used to control driving lights, etc.) Miscellaneous wiring odds and ends You can buy a ready to go fairing from various vendors, but you'd be hard pressed to get a setup like I have for what I spent. I don't mind doing my own wiring and stuff. I rode 386 miles today from Chandler AZ to Kanab UT and had tunes the entire way. When FM reception was lost, I used my 8GB USB drive to supply the music. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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08-20-2010, 03:37 AM	#11
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	Nomad Faring I have the reckless and hope I never have to ride without a fairing again. __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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08-20-2010, 05:28 AM	#12
radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	Nomad Faring I also have the Reckless.. Love the added protection,, will be adding a radio soon..... The Premeux is probly the best of the best but alot of extra $$$.. I was very happy with the price of the Reckless and it is very well made __________________
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08-20-2010, 04:47 PM	#13
nomad72 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Concord, NH Posts: 122	Nomad Faring Love my Fairing. Reckless Fairing fad a few issues but for the money you can't complain.
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08-20-2010, 05:04 PM	#14
virg Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Walcott Ia Posts: 49	Nomad Faring ok thanks to all that replied...virg
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08-20-2010, 05:14 PM	#15
virg Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Walcott Ia Posts: 49	Nomad Faring Had tones on the Wing and in 3yrs bet I listened to the radio maybe 3times....liked the wx though...been lookin at the Memphis Shade myself...don't think my Phat 11 risers will work....maybe they will.....thanks agn....check this forum everyday...great...Virg
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