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#1026868 RonK (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 1031 Is fairing any good? 2 Months ago   -- I have never had or even ridden a bike with fairing. I have ridden without a windshield and know it's great at low speeds in the summer for keeping cool, but not so good at speeds due to the wind and bugs. I ride now both bikes with windshield and lowers. But if I had the chance, would I want to get/put a fairing on any bike? I would be using it rarely in town but for day long rides and trips. Those of you who have had both perhaps can give some comments on one way or the other. What you prefer. --   Logged     [img size=150][/img][img size=150][/img]   The administrator has disabled public write access. #1026870 scraper (User) Senior Boarder Posts: 293 Re:Is fairing any good? 2 Months ago   I've had both but unfortunately from a comparison point of view not on the same bike. I had the Yamaha wide windshield and lower deflectors on my Roadstar and it was great. When buying my Stratoliner I assumed a fairing would be even better, but it's not. I have the Yamaha fairing, taller windshield, lower/leg fairings and wing deflectors. It's okay but not nirvana as I had hoped.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #1026871 smokescreens (User) lifes better riding twins Platinum Boarder Posts: 17430 Re:Is fairing any good? 2 Months ago   A fairing will make the steering a bit heavier unless it's frame mounted. I never road with only a windshield and never wanted to. I dont like the look of them. For me it's naked bars or a full fairing complete with tunes. I was happy with the wind protection but i did get buffeting over 80mph but there are things you can do to fix that. Taller shield and lower deflectors.   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access. #1026872 MJScore (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 1128 Re:Is fairing any good? 2 Months ago   I done with and without a windshield. Always liked the windshield on the best. I finally installed a Tsukayu fairing and added a 6" Longrider Javelin Recurve windshield and couldn't be happier. I don't notice the extra weight on the front much compared to the windshield and the wind just goes over the top of my head. I can also heat my music better too. I now just bought a 2018 Indian Chieftain Limited and it has a fairing with an adjustable windshield. I am on planning to install a KlockWerks Flare windshield though as I feel it not only looks better but will function better also!   Logged     20171228_185653 by Michael Score, on Flickr   The administrator has disabled public write access. #1026884 OrygunZ (User) Gold Boarder Posts: 978 Re:Is fairing any good? 2 Months ago   I exchanged my windshield for a Reckless Fairing and an 8 inch fastaire recurve shield. Looks great but needed to add lowers as well. BIG difference over Yamaha shield. Hands don’t take a beating from cold wind or bugs. Not much problem with buffeting or gas mileage. Decel is a little quicker. I wish I had done much earlier.   Logged     Orygun Z   The administrator has disabled public write access. #1026889 thebru (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 1318 Re:Is fairing any good? 2 Months ago   I rode with the windshield a few years then put a Reckless fairing. I liked it a lot. Right after a friend put a Wide Open fairing on his and I did like that one better. The quality is the same but the lay out was better, IMO. I really didn't notice the weight, protection was better and I liked the way it looked. Tried to put a pic up but not happening.   Logged     Last Edit: 2017/12/26 11:37 By thebru.   The administrator has disabled public write access. #1026901 HotRodStar (User) Midnight Rider RRRRRRRR Platinum Boarder Posts: 2669 Re:Is fairing any good? 2 Months ago   I have the option to ride with either. Hands down the fairing is a better choice. I find the fairing to be much more stable at higher speeds than the windshield. Plus, I just like helping you guys spend your money Rod   Logged       The administrator has disabled public write access.

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