Fairings

Jim O · 09-29-2013, 09:25 PM

I just found a site for fairings (reckless.com) that actually seem within my price range. They are fiberglass, if that matters. I wonder if any of you have purchased a fairing from these folks, for a 1600 Nomad or any similar bike?

**minst7877** · 09-29-2013, 09:35 PM

The reckless fairings are a favorite among the group here. That and the Premeux are probably the most popular with direct bolt on kits available. There is also a discount given to VBA members from reckless. Remember that forum membership is not a VBA membership.

DC

spoon059 · 09-29-2013, 09:41 PM

Dude, I really hate to be that guy... but did you search? There are a TON of posts about Reckless on here. Lots of people, myself included, have and love them. There is a plethora of information already on the board that is much quicker than starting a new thread.

Bottom line, great quality at a great price.

**nomadtom69** · 09-29-2013, 10:17 PM

Have one on my bike love it

cactusjack · 09-29-2013, 10:19 PM

Reckless has sold dozens, if not hundreds of fairings to members here.

**Top Cat** · 09-30-2013, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by spoon059

Dude, I really hate to be that guy...

No you don't

cactusjack · 09-30-2013, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spoon059

Dude, I really hate to be that guy... but did you search? There are a TON of posts about Reckless on here. Lots of people, myself included, have and love them. There is a plethora of information already on the board that is much quicker than starting a new thread.

Bottom line, great quality at a great price.

Hey! Usually I am that guy.

**ringadingh** · 09-30-2013, 08:40 AM

There are a few of those fairings floating around here.

spoon059 · 09-30-2013, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

No you don't

Not in this circumstance... but in general I do hate to be "that guy". I'll never understand it though... you are so excited about a product that instead of searching and getting instant feedback, you'd rather post a question and sit aside for a day and wait for people to respond...

I've found that I am rarely the first person to ever find out information on any new product, and if I am the first person to hear about it, its probably a piece of garbage anyways. I tend to research just about anything I plain on buying so that I know more than the salesman. I want to know the benefits, the drawbacks, how hard to install, what features do I like, what features can I add for cheaper, effect on gas mileage... etc etc...

davidhollinger · 09-30-2013, 11:56 AM

Hey I just found this great site, its called Gadgets Fix it Page! You should check it out Spoon!

If you want I will email you the link.. I dont want EVERYONE knowing about my secret!

**GIBBY** · 09-30-2013, 12:10 PM

You should also look at Wide Open Customs ( www.wideopencustom.com/)

I had one on my 1500 Nomad and I really liked it. I was attracted to it because of it's one piece construction (2 pieces of plastic welded together) and the fact you can use 6" phat risers with it. Its weather cover also conveniently slides up out of the way for manual adjustment of the radio. It is a quality piece and I highly recommend it.

Jim O · 09-30-2013, 08:49 PM

BAM! I did NOT do my homework and for that I apologize! I'd say it'll never happen again, but that's probably not 100% true. Thanks for the great info guys!

ldhthept · 10-01-2013, 05:00 PM

Has anyone heard of this "google" thing...?

macmac · 10-01-2013, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by spoon059

Not in this circumstance... but in general I do hate to be "that guy". I'll never understand it though... you are so excited about a product that instead of searching and getting instant feedback, you'd rather post a question and sit aside for a day and wait for people to respond...

I've found that I am rarely the first person to ever find out information on any new product, and if I am the first person to hear about it, its probably a piece of garbage anyways. I tend to research just about anything I plain on buying so that I know more than the salesman. I want to know the benefits, the drawbacks, how hard to install, what features do I like, what features can I add for cheaper, effect on gas mileage... etc etc...

You should have been around on the first 2 boards we had where search didn't search a bit

macmac · 10-01-2013, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim O

BAM! I did NOT do my homework and for that I apologize! I'd say it'll never happen again, but that's probably not 100% true. Thanks for the great info guys!

i wouldn't get my panties in a real big knot if i were you...

i don't use seach much if at all, anywhere, but them I like to be a pain in the ass

What good is life when yer 60+ and you can't be a pain in the ass?

Just ask TC

09-29-2013, 09:25 PM	#1
Jim O Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Red Springs, NC Posts: 56	Fairings I just found a site for fairings (reckless.com) that actually seem within my price range. They are fiberglass, if that matters. I wonder if any of you have purchased a fairing from these folks, for a 1600 Nomad or any similar bike? __________________ Jim - 07 Vulcan Nomad Red Springs, N.C. VBA #02496 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-29-2013, 09:35 PM	#2
minst7877 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,286	The reckless fairings are a favorite among the group here. That and the Premeux are probably the most popular with direct bolt on kits available. There is also a discount given to VBA members from reckless. Remember that forum membership is not a VBA membership. DC __________________ Me and my 99 G1 Nomad on US 2 by the Lake Michigan Shoreline. Judge's Oil Gear failed and engine overhauled @ 35563 miles VBA/KawaNOW #01625 Christian Motorcyclists Assoc. Wheels Of Destiny Chapter #735 PA Wilds NE/Eastern Canada regional rally July 2012 Eureka Springs National 2015 Rolling Thunder Washington DC 2016 NE US / E Canada Rally - Mont Tremblant, QC 2016 VRA Eastern National at Maggie Valley 2017 99 Nomad G1 gone but never forgotten traded 4/8/17 for a 2017 Indian Roadmaster
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09-29-2013, 09:41 PM	#3
spoon059 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 261	Dude, I really hate to be that guy... but did you search? There are a TON of posts about Reckless on here. Lots of people, myself included, have and love them. There is a plethora of information already on the board that is much quicker than starting a new thread. Bottom line, great quality at a great price. __________________ 2000 Nomad 1500 FI V&H Bagger Exhaust Chucksters Intake
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09-29-2013, 10:17 PM	#4
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,657	Have one on my bike love it __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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09-29-2013, 10:19 PM	#5
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Reckless has sold dozens, if not hundreds of fairings to members here. __________________ 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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-30-2013, 08:40 AM	#8
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	There are a few of those fairings floating around here. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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09-30-2013, 11:56 AM	#10
davidhollinger Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 2,188	Hey I just found this great site, its called Gadgets Fix it Page! You should check it out Spoon! If you want I will email you the link.. I dont want EVERYONE knowing about my secret! __________________ I would be patient, but it takes too long!! David Hollinger 2002 Beige 1500 "Hannah2" VBA # 02195
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09-30-2013, 12:10 PM	#11
GIBBY Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Osceola,WI Posts: 3,084	You should also look at Wide Open Customs ( www.wideopencustom.com/) I had one on my 1500 Nomad and I really liked it. I was attracted to it because of it's one piece construction (2 pieces of plastic welded together) and the fact you can use 6" phat risers with it. Its weather cover also conveniently slides up out of the way for manual adjustment of the radio. It is a quality piece and I highly recommend it. __________________ Mike "GIBBY" Gibson Osceola, WI VBA # 1279 2011 National Rally 2012 NCR Rally 2012 Antlers Rally 2013 National Rally 2013 Antlers Rally 2014 NC/SC Rally 2014 Antlers Rally 2015 VRA/VBA Rally 2016 NCR Rally 2016 Antlers Rally 2017 Antlers Rally 2018 NC/SC Rally 2018 Antlers Rally 2019 Antlers Rally 2020 Antlers Rally 2022 Antlers Rally 2023 Antlers Rally 2021 Indian Roadmaster Limited 2022 Indian Roadmaster Last edited by GIBBY; 09-30-2013 at 12:20 PM.
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09-30-2013, 08:49 PM	#12
Jim O Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Red Springs, NC Posts: 56	BAM! I did NOT do my homework and for that I apologize! I'd say it'll never happen again, but that's probably not 100% true. Thanks for the great info guys! __________________ Jim - 07 Vulcan Nomad Red Springs, N.C. VBA #02496
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10-01-2013, 05:00 PM	#13
ldhthept Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 1,040	Has anyone heard of this "google" thing...?
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