Batwing Fairing

Dread · 06-14-2015, 12:55 PM

Hi Guys!

As I am getting further into my project to bring a long neglected 2002 nomad back from the dead, I have decided that I want a Streetglide type batwing fairing. I have seen several pictures with them and that's definitely the look I want to go with. The only problem is there seems to be many to choose from and a VERY wide price range.

So here is the question, is there one that has proven to be better then the others and also, is there one that fits onto the factory windshield bracket/mounting points? Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts.

**HwyRider** · 06-14-2015, 01:41 PM

Most of them will have brackets for the OEM windshield mounts. Most people seem to go with Reckless but there are cheaper ones on eBay that are made of fiberglass that need finishing. You can usually pick one up for around 229.00 from eBay. The ABS plastic ones will break easier than the fiberglass ones.

If you're going to go with the OEM Street Glide fairing you can pick them up on eBay also.

Bud2rat · 06-14-2015, 01:46 PM

I have the Reckless fairing and love it. There are several companies out there, just depends on how much you want to spend. There are some cheap ones on e-bay and there are some expensive ones like DragonFly, Premeaux, Hoppe Quadzilla. Most fairings come with the hardware specific for the bike in question. Good luck with your search.

Loafer · 06-14-2015, 04:25 PM

Reckless was giving VBA members with a 'member number' a discount, you should look into that.

**ringadingh** · 06-15-2015, 08:25 AM

For ease of installation and very good quality, you can't beat the Premeux fairings. I personally like the HD fairings if your handy to make up the brackets.

FIRE_GHOST · 06-15-2015, 01:01 PM

Here is what i have on my 2000 nomad. Yes its not cheap bjt its well worth the money. http://www.tsukayu.com/QuickDetachab...ngwithGPS.html

**HwyRider** · 06-15-2015, 01:21 PM

Is that ABS or fiberglass?

DD's DM Voyager · 06-16-2015, 02:05 AM

Avoid the $229 model unless you are prepared to close many gaps with bondo and bodywork. The one that arrived at my house had a gap above the headlight that ran 1/8"-1/4" in width. BaggerBags.com is associated. I sent it back.

**HwyRider** · 06-16-2015, 04:20 AM

I have the 229.00 fairing and it was fine other than needing paint.

Monkeyman · 06-16-2015, 07:55 AM

I had a genuine Harley batwing fairing on my '07. It took a bit of work but there are a ton of accessories available for it and there's room for a stereo AND a bunch of gauges. I had a full compliment of gauges except I couldn't get the HD speedo to work. (FWIW, the HD tach is a 3 wire hook up.) If I had to do it again, I'd go with the HD fairing.

DD's DM Voyager · 06-18-2015, 01:19 AM

If it's not the one offered by BaggerBags.com or bodypartsusa.com you may be ok. I will say that the customer service on the return was great, they even refunded my shipping both ways.

Actually, plans to add a batwing to my VTX1800 are what ended up causing me to sell it and get my 2011 Voyager. Once I noticed that a batwing only adds $25-30 to book value, I decided not to waste the money adding anything else.

06-14-2015, 12:55 PM	#1
Dread Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 9	Batwing Fairing Hi Guys! As I am getting further into my project to bring a long neglected 2002 nomad back from the dead, I have decided that I want a Streetglide type batwing fairing. I have seen several pictures with them and that's definitely the look I want to go with. The only problem is there seems to be many to choose from and a VERY wide price range. So here is the question, is there one that has proven to be better then the others and also, is there one that fits onto the factory windshield bracket/mounting points? Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts. __________________ 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom (The Betty) 2006 Suzuki Hayabusa (The Short Bus) 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad (Norman) 2001 Honda Interceptor (Scarlet) 2000 Suzuki TL1000R (Stella) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-14-2015, 01:41 PM	#2
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	Most of them will have brackets for the OEM windshield mounts. Most people seem to go with Reckless but there are cheaper ones on eBay that are made of fiberglass that need finishing. You can usually pick one up for around 229.00 from eBay. The ABS plastic ones will break easier than the fiberglass ones. If you're going to go with the OEM Street Glide fairing you can pick them up on eBay also. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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06-14-2015, 01:46 PM	#3
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	I have the Reckless fairing and love it. There are several companies out there, just depends on how much you want to spend. There are some cheap ones on e-bay and there are some expensive ones like DragonFly, Premeaux, Hoppe Quadzilla. Most fairings come with the hardware specific for the bike in question. Good luck with your search. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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06-14-2015, 04:25 PM	#4
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Reckless was giving VBA members with a 'member number' a discount, you should look into that. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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06-15-2015, 08:25 AM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	For ease of installation and very good quality, you can't beat the Premeux fairings. I personally like the HD fairings if your handy to make up the brackets. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-15-2015, 01:01 PM	#6
FIRE_GHOST Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: s.w. iowa Posts: 34	Here is what i have on my 2000 nomad. Yes its not cheap bjt its well worth the money. http://www.tsukayu.com/QuickDetachab...ngwithGPS.html
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06-15-2015, 01:21 PM	#7
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	Is that ABS or fiberglass? __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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06-16-2015, 02:05 AM	#8
DD's DM Voyager Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 27	Avoid the $229 model unless you are prepared to close many gaps with bondo and bodywork. The one that arrived at my house had a gap above the headlight that ran 1/8"-1/4" in width. BaggerBags.com is associated. I sent it back.
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06-16-2015, 04:20 AM	#9
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	I have the 229.00 fairing and it was fine other than needing paint. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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06-16-2015, 07:55 AM	#10
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	I had a genuine Harley batwing fairing on my '07. It took a bit of work but there are a ton of accessories available for it and there's room for a stereo AND a bunch of gauges. I had a full compliment of gauges except I couldn't get the HD speedo to work. (FWIW, the HD tach is a 3 wire hook up.) If I had to do it again, I'd go with the HD fairing. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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06-18-2015, 01:19 AM	#11
DD's DM Voyager Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 27	If it's not the one offered by BaggerBags.com or bodypartsusa.com you may be ok. I will say that the customer service on the return was great, they even refunded my shipping both ways. Actually, plans to add a batwing to my VTX1800 are what ended up causing me to sell it and get my 2011 Voyager. Once I noticed that a batwing only adds $25-30 to book value, I decided not to waste the money adding anything else.
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