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[CVOJOE]

Anyone have experience with this version of the RK fairing ?

Looks like one approach where you don't lose the tach and maybe room for gauges as well. Lists for $698.00, and of course will need paint and radio, etc. But, this may be a decent alternative to Hoppe, etc.
http://www.thegaragefather.com/Index.aspx?page=Products/Display&pn=16AE5ACE-20E4-458D-807E-698C37A08944

[CVOJOE]

From the rear:

[CVOJOE]

And in Barney Purple. Notice the reptile on the ride side  :

[CVOJOE]

Barney purple rear view:

[SPIDERMAN]

Hey Joe
             That is a nice looking alteranative. I got a couple of bros who like the pics of Elvis, but are looking to watch the budget. I wonder why this one is so much cheaper than the Dragonfly and the Hoppe ?

I just bought the upgraded chrome faced speakers and the chrome head bezel for my Hoppe    LOL  OCD strikes  

[naitram]

i'm not sure the tach would work with that, looks like barney opted for the combo in the tank panel

[naitram]

from their site

Just cut out the filler panel around your tach.

[CVOJOE]

Yes, now I recall seeing that note on the panel. Maybe that can be requested when ordering if you want to retain the stock tach setup, and if done before painting it may be OK. I'd like to see one of these in person, I think they're in the Atlanta area somewhere. I'm going to at least call them see if they ever exibit at bike shows, and get some more information, mabye some specs...and of course will post them here.  Too many OCD options!  [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

[EZRIDN]

Thanks for posting Joe.

I like the looks of this piece.  I noticed from their site that they said they laid it back a little... [highlight]"We styled our fairing after the FLHT™ fixed fairing, but angled it back more for a sleeker hot rod look."[/highlight]  

I wonder if that eliminates or creates some buffeting issues at speed?

Also is this fiberglass or ?  I'd be interested in knowing the approx. weight.

I may give them a call here today or early next week for more info.

[Michael]

I put this fairing on my buddy's bike last year.

Hoppe Industries.

[Michael]

Here is the inner.

I mounted and wired the stock tachometer to a quick diconnect under the fairing.

[cuthbertss]

This is kinda amusing.....  I started down the road by buying a Hoppe Fairing for my RK Classic...
decided the cost would be off the chart by the time i got it painted etc etc....  looked at the FLHX...  ddint like the Stealer mark-up ..... ended up selling my kids and buying the SEEG.... i liked the fit and quality on the Hoppe..... but really wanted the hand controls...  fumbling with a small remote while riding didnt make sense to me...  so, instead of 2 grand i spent 30-ish
cool!

[Nasty Habit]

I looked into as many Fairings as I could before I did mine. I used Dragonfly's, and really loved the fact that there is a lot of room to add options. I used a new Tach/Speedo comnbination, as I hated the extra notch DF did to accomodate the stock tach (actually sold it off ebay to a guy in Milwaukee for $350.00, which paid for the new Tach/Speedo).  I have two power outlets (1 for Cig/ 1 for x-tra); Radar & Laser blockers; 30 W x 4 ch. audio w/ XM satellite; Vibe rider; three sets of lights switched; power for heated gloves; power for Fog Ligghts; Formotion clock and thermomoter;power and audion feed to the receiver for an I-pod;etc, etc, etc.
Hey CVO Joe, I thought you saw my bike; guess not. I have a ton of pictures. If anybody needs any help, ask away, as I already made most of the mistakes,  [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]  and you can benefit from my mistakes. There are a ton of pictures too, and a few on my home page here at this web-site. I absolutely love the "Elvis" version too. The DF optional graphics came already painted and was worth every cent I paid ($700.00). I even got a nice pin-striping job on the inner side ($125.00), although it takes space for all the gadjets. If we ever have a contest, I'll enter the Rat Bike Catagory. It was a bit expensive ($849.00), but when you have no money, money is no issue! Hah! I got the Fairing painted both sides with striping on the inner portion; and the lower set of the vented parts too ($755.00), including freight ($90.00) for a grand total of $2,797.00. This included the windshield and chrome molding ($49.00), cigarette lighter ($29.00), and two speaker pods ($200.00). The nicer fact of their fairing and pods is that they take a 6-1/2" speaker, not the 5-1/2" (I think they are), like stock H-D. It is all fiberglass, and really doesn't weigh much. I don't know for sure, but it feels like about 10 pounds. I ran two circuts up inside the Fairing to power everything. 1 circut is filtered, and 1 is not. I did all this last Spring after having a total knee replacement. It was my therapy. Dragonfly make theirs as a removable version, so it has very little provision to do all the stuff I did. I made mine a more permanent installation. I don't oplan on going somewheer and removing it. All I had to do was to ensure that I could access the fork tops to change the fluid. I am pretty mechanical, and good with electronics, so I had a blast doing it. Sound is decent. Above 65, it fads off into the sweet and mellow rumble that my engine produces. It will be at Cripple Creek (5 days until I leave). I hope this helps. Best to you all and all of yours.
NH

[CVOJOE]

Hey Paul,
Yes, I've had the tour of your electronic marvel  [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] and the fairing is a work of art as well.

My thinking is more along the lines of not converting a SERK into an Electra, and have an easily removable fairing with maybe one electical plug. It would only be used for long trips to reduce fatigue or when foul weather is expected,etc. I like the ability on the SERK to quickly remove nearly everything (windshield, backrests, etc.) and have the cleaner RK look. But hey that's just me. When you add all the connectors and hard wired gauges,etc. you're pretty much stuck with the fairing.

I'll see what details I can get from these guys and make a decision then. For $700 plus painting it may be an decent alternative to the pricer fairings, as long as the quality is there and they stick behind their product, etc.

Later,
Joe

[CVOJOE]

I finally reached these guys, and they're mailing me some literature and disty pricing (5 or more quantity). They only come in primer color at this time, and the pricing is going up next month due to materials cost increases. Will scan and post the info when I get it. This one looks like a simpler solution than the Dragonfly or Hoppe, but would like to see one in person.

Joe