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Kenneth_Moore · 12-13-2007, 11:59 AM

My friend who rides a XL 1200 would like to know if any MoFos have installed the HD Quarter Fairing on their bike, and if so, what were their impressions of it. Any info you can share would be appreciated. Thanks!

BrowningBAR · 12-13-2007, 01:22 PM

The impressions were that the Japanese quarter fairing for Sportsters handled better, produced more HP and had better brakes than the HD quarter fairing. I am proud to say I bought the Yamaha quarter fairing because I am a Lone Wolf, a rugged individualist, who takes the road less traveled. This is after years of owning HD quarter fairings. No longer do all of my friends think that my quarter fairing is a "loser" quarter fairing as it has won many shootouts.

seruzawa · 12-13-2007, 01:26 PM

While I've not used the Sporty 1/4 fairing I do have some experience with 1/4 fairings on other bikes. They keep the wind off of your chest. That's about it. If he's looking for some wind protection he's better off with a small cruiser windshield from National Cycle.

Kenneth_Moore · 12-13-2007, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BrowningBAR

The impressions were that the Japanese quarter fairing for Sportsters handled better, produced more HP and had better brakes than the HD quarter fairing. I am proud to say I bought the Yamaha quarter fairing because I am a Lone Wolf, a rugged individualist, who takes the road less traveled. This is after years of owning HD quarter fairings. No longer do all of my friends think that my quarter fairing is a "loser" quarter fairing as it has won many shootouts.

She's particulary interested to learn if it creates an impression of "Fists in the Wind."

Kenneth_Moore · 12-13-2007, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by seruzawa

While I've not used the Sporty 1/4 fairing I do have some experience with 1/4 fairings on other bikes. They keep the wind off of your chest. That's about it. If he's looking for some wind protection he's better off with a small cruiser windshield from National Cycle.

A serious answer. I'm at a loss.

She has the quick detach from HD. Seems like it doesn't do much aside from add headshake at speed. The 1/4 fairing is frame-mounted, and she's hoping it will give protection w/o the headshake.

It's not my cup o' tea, but at least the girl rides!

The_AirHawk · 12-13-2007, 01:40 PM

Knowin' Harley, it's probably a Buck-and-a-Quarter, Quarter-Fairing made in Hong Kong for Fifteen-Cents...........

seruzawa · 12-13-2007, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenneth_Moore

A serious answer. I'm at a loss.

She has the quick detach from HD. Seems like it doesn't do much aside from add headshake at speed. The 1/4 fairing is frame-mounted, and she's hoping it will give protection w/o the headshake.

It's not my cup o' tea, but at least the girl rides!

I've got the NC street shield on my Magna and it does a good job of keeping the wind off and doesn't cause headshake on that bike. Now if the rest of the bike were as reliable.....

sarnali2 · 12-14-2007, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by seruzawa

I've got the NC street shield on my Magna and it does a good job of keeping the wind off and doesn't cause headshake on that bike. Now if the rest of the bike were as reliable.....

I'd imagine the fact that it don't run half the time is what's keeping the wind off

seruzawa · 12-14-2007, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by sarnali2

I'd imagine the fact that it don't run half the time is what's keeping the wind off

I think I keep the POS around just so I can laugh when I hear the Honda toadies go off about Honda's "superior quality." Note that they still use 80's era Suzuki (and Kwacker) engines for dragbikes. Where are the "superior" Hondas? LOL!

sarnali2 · 12-14-2007, 09:35 AM

I learned my lesson on Hondas with my '84 V65 Sabre and my '97 VFR......Thanks but no thanks...

Those a/o cooled GSXR mills are the Chevy small block of the motorcycle world, you can build the livin' sh*t out of them and they just beg for more. I think the only way to kill one is a .44 Mag

12-13-2007, 11:59 AM	#1
Kenneth_Moore Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: VIsiting the GIft Shop in the Pit of DIspair Posts: 7,118	Sporster Quarter Fairing My friend who rides a XL 1200 would like to know if any MoFos have installed the HD Quarter Fairing on their bike, and if so, what were their impressions of it. Any info you can share would be appreciated. Thanks! __________________ www.kennethmoore.org

12-13-2007, 01:26 PM	#3
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	While I've not used the Sporty 1/4 fairing I do have some experience with 1/4 fairings on other bikes. They keep the wind off of your chest. That's about it. If he's looking for some wind protection he's better off with a small cruiser windshield from National Cycle. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

12-13-2007, 01:40 PM	#6
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Livin' in a Van: down by the Mariana Trench Posts: 10,891	Knowin' Harley, it's probably a Buck-and-a-Quarter, Quarter-Fairing made in Hong Kong for Fifteen-Cents........... __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

12-14-2007, 09:35 AM	#10
sarnali2 Aging Cafe` Racer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sittin' down by my window, lookin' at the rain. Posts: 8,132	I learned my lesson on Hondas with my '84 V65 Sabre and my '97 VFR......Thanks but no thanks... Those a/o cooled GSXR mills are the Chevy small block of the motorcycle world, you can build the livin' sh*t out of them and they just beg for more. I think the only way to kill one is a .44 Mag __________________ "Carpe` Throttelum -Loud Suits Save Lives" "All the BMW riders in the room, I want you to leave. Now. Out. "

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12-13-2007, 01:22 PM	#2
BrowningBAR Snuggles Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In a really, really, really old farmhouse Posts: 4,364	The impressions were that the Japanese quarter fairing for Sportsters handled better, produced more HP and had better brakes than the HD quarter fairing. I am proud to say I bought the Yamaha quarter fairing because I am a Lone Wolf, a rugged individualist, who takes the road less traveled. This is after years of owning HD quarter fairings. No longer do all of my friends think that my quarter fairing is a "loser" quarter fairing as it has won many shootouts.