Harley lower fairings

alwhite00 · 12-21-2016, 09:12 PM

Figured I would start a thread on this.
I bought aftermarket lower vented fairings and crash bar. I took about 2.5" off each end of the bar and fabricated new mounts to attach to the existing location on the Nomad. these are painted black as I am not going to re-chrome and the black should blend in fine with the Nomad frame.
I bought stainless 1.25" clamps that will bolt to the stock upper crash bar mounts.
I will need to do some slight trimming of the fairings on the inside as the Nomad frame is wider because of the radiator. I will post more pics as as I get more done, Just sharing.

gillisfire · 12-21-2016, 11:29 PM

I have to say, you do some Really good work. I always look forward to your threads showing the updates of your work. You will definably have a one of a kind, good looking bike!!

alwhite00 · 12-22-2016, 12:09 PM

Thank you. I will keep the pics coming as this progresses. After I get these fitted I can then tear it down for paint.

alwhite00 · 12-27-2016, 07:05 PM

Latest progress. Bar is fitted to bike and fairings trimmed to fit nomad. I'm diggin it so far.

redjay · 12-27-2016, 08:17 PM

Looking good.
I am glad you liked my suggestion of fitting the Harley crash bars and lowers rather than trying to make the Harley lowers fit the Nomad crashbars.

alwhite00 · 12-27-2016, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

Looking good.
I am glad you liked my suggestion of fitting the Harley crash bars and lowers rather than trying to make the Harley lowers fit the Nomad crashbars.

It's all in the execution my friend.

redjay · 12-28-2016, 06:21 AM

Correct, nice job.

alwhite00 · 12-28-2016, 10:59 AM

The Nomad bar is just the wrong shape in the corners and too tall. I have less than $100 in this project so I'm pretty happy.

talon · 12-28-2016, 11:27 AM

Looks great.

scooter1600 · 12-28-2016, 06:49 PM

Love the look
want to do this myself as well
only concern is
is there enough cooling air flowing over the engine?
the radiator cools the bike but is that enough?
we live in warm climates.
If I get a satisfactory answer i'm doing the same.
thanks for your post
Mark

alwhite00 · 12-28-2016, 07:15 PM

I am not concerned at all about the cooling. The vents still function as stock although they lost about an inch of travel after trimming but they still open up a couple inches.

**Rasta** · 12-28-2016, 08:08 PM

Looking good !!

Ridefree · 12-29-2016, 08:13 AM

Your bike is looking pretty awesome . Great work done !!

Just though I would mention that I have seen aftermarket oil coolers out there but I'm not sure just how much work it takes to install them . It doesn't get that hot up here where I am so I haven't givin it any thought .

redjay · 12-29-2016, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by scooter1600

Love the look
want to do this myself as well
only concern is
is there enough cooling air flowing over the engine?
the radiator cools the bike but is that enough?
we live in warm climates.
If I get a satisfactory answer i'm doing the same.
thanks for your post
Mark

If I remember correctly some have stated that with the louvres closed on their Voyagers the motor actually runs cooler than with the louvres open.

Bud2rat · 12-29-2016, 10:39 AM

Nice work.

12-21-2016, 09:12 PM	#1
alwhite00 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 539	Harley lower fairings Figured I would start a thread on this. I bought aftermarket lower vented fairings and crash bar. I took about 2.5" off each end of the bar and fabricated new mounts to attach to the existing location on the Nomad. these are painted black as I am not going to re-chrome and the black should blend in fine with the Nomad frame. I bought stainless 1.25" clamps that will bolt to the stock upper crash bar mounts. I will need to do some slight trimming of the fairings on the inside as the Nomad frame is wider because of the radiator. I will post more pics as as I get more done, Just sharing. Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by alwhite00; 12-22-2016 at 05:37 AM.
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12-21-2016, 11:29 PM	#2
gillisfire Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lake Charles, LA Posts: 149	I have to say, you do some Really good work. I always look forward to your threads showing the updates of your work. You will definably have a one of a kind, good looking bike!! __________________ My Rides: His-2004 Nomad 1500 His-2009 Vulcan 900 custom SE Hers-2008 Suzuki C50 And restoreing 1979 Honda CB750k
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12-27-2016, 07:05 PM	#4
alwhite00 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 539	Latest progress. Bar is fitted to bike and fairings trimmed to fit nomad. I'm diggin it so far. Last edited by alwhite00; 12-27-2016 at 07:10 PM.
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12-27-2016, 08:17 PM	#5
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,927	Looking good. I am glad you liked my suggestion of fitting the Harley crash bars and lowers rather than trying to make the Harley lowers fit the Nomad crashbars. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-28-2016, 11:27 AM	#9
talon Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Van Buren, AR Posts: 462	Looks great. __________________ Heath Cady aka "Talon" VBA #01416 2012 Vaquero SE Candy-Lime Green/Black aka "T'Kehla" 2005 Nomad 1600 Black/Silver aka "Mystique" (SOLD) 2006 Vulcan Classic aka "Lil'Wolf" (SOLD) "Life isn't a race; no one gets out alive. May as well slow down and enjoy the ride."
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12-22-2016, 12:09 PM	#3
alwhite00 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 539	Thank you. I will keep the pics coming as this progresses. After I get these fitted I can then tear it down for paint.
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12-28-2016, 06:21 AM	#7
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,927	Correct, nice job.
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12-28-2016, 10:59 AM	#8
alwhite00 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 539	The Nomad bar is just the wrong shape in the corners and too tall. I have less than $100 in this project so I'm pretty happy.
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12-28-2016, 06:49 PM	#10
scooter1600 Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Sale Australia Posts: 157	Love the look want to do this myself as well only concern is is there enough cooling air flowing over the engine? the radiator cools the bike but is that enough? we live in warm climates. If I get a satisfactory answer i'm doing the same. thanks for your post Mark __________________ 2005 Nomad 1600 Cobra tru duals Dobec EJK 2.5/3.5/1.5/6/2.5/3.5 Cadmad / K&N + original intact Progresive 412HD / Front springs also Darkside rear tire 36psi 195/55/16 Towbar/ classic trailer Penrite HPR15 diesel oil Led lights front and back
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12-28-2016, 07:15 PM	#11
alwhite00 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 539	I am not concerned at all about the cooling. The vents still function as stock although they lost about an inch of travel after trimming but they still open up a couple inches.
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12-28-2016, 08:08 PM	#12
Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,694	Looking good !! __________________ VROC#34321 VBA#01867 2012 NCR Rally Savanna. IL. 2013 National Rally Estes Park, CO 2014 NC/SC Rally in the Ozarks, Mountain View AR 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH 2015 VBA/VRA Eureka Springs AR 2015 Antlers Rally, Antlers OK. 2016 SCR Rally Salem MO. 2016 NCR Rally Hillsboro WI 2017 Eureka Springs AR 2017 National Rally Lake George NY 2004 Blue and Silver 1500 Nomad(RIP 9-26-19) 2000 Red and Silver 1500 Nomad 2012 Pearl White 1700 Voyager
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12-29-2016, 08:13 AM	#13
Ridefree Sr. Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Saskatchewan , Canada Posts: 1,441	Your bike is looking pretty awesome . Great work done !! Just though I would mention that I have seen aftermarket oil coolers out there but I'm not sure just how much work it takes to install them . It doesn't get that hot up here where I am so I haven't givin it any thought .
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12-29-2016, 10:39 AM	#15
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Nice work. __________________ 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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