Fairing Project - Huge Thanks CactusJack

[thursamaz]

First, a Huge thanks to CactusJack for his many responses to my probably rudimentary questions, but with his guidance I was able to complete this project. I could not be happier with having the reckless fairing. I got it for a best offer bid of $220 on ebay. The radio is a hand me down, not worried about rain in the desert, marine radio when this breaks and I have some cash. I have the same Rockford Fosgate speakers as Cactusjack, 1 blue lighted led switch for future diving lights, A 12v outlet down on the left side, same place as on a Harley, and a button completely under the radio, for garage opener. My brother has a street glide which he just changed bars and mirrors. the mirrors are the kind that go directly into the faring outside of the speakers. I am thinking of putting these in depending on how well I can see out of them. I am also going to take a look at his bars and see if they fit a little better behind the faring to protect my hands. I ride to work just about every day and it has been in the 30's in the morning lately, my hands are just slightly outside the fairing currently. Again, a huge thanks to Cactusjack, and really all of you, I have been mostly lurking for the past year and half, but read posts every day and have learned a ton from everyone.

I didn't take a lot of pictures, but here are a couple. First time with pics too, hope they work!
http://s1136.photobucket.com/albums/n481/thursamaz/

[cactusjack]

Looks great! I'm glad I was able to help you out.

[hammer]

Welcome to the Exalted Order, Nomadus Fairingi. I love those big speakers Thurzamaz.

[cactusjack]

Another member of the Batwing Brigade!

[audiogooroo]

Looks great man!

[waterman]

As Audio said, "Looking good".

[Top Cat]

Not a big fan of farings but you did a great job on your bike.
Next project should be laying that license plate down if you are going to keep the bike solo. JMO

[kowboy]

welcome to the brotherhood, looks fantastic

[chuckster131]

Jeff,
Nice looking bike you have there. You did a fine job with the fairing project..

[rickyboy]

That C.J. is the best isn't he?? He's helped me out a number of times. One of the best I.M.O..

The bike looks great Jeff. And just wait to see what a lick of paint will do !
Hey what's this 'batwing brigade" ??? ... I was never inducted into no "batwing brigade"
I'm hurt ...... :'( ::) ;) http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[glwilson]

Great job!! :)

Many kudo's to Catusjack... he is one of those that can provide valuable information ;)

[cactusjack]

That C.J. is the best isn't he?? He's helped me out a number of times. One of the best I.M.O..

The bike looks great Jeff. And just wait to see what a lick of paint will do !
Hey what's this 'batwing brigade" ??? ... I was never inducted into no "batwing brigade"
I'm hurt ...... :'( ::) ;) http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Well, since you asked...

There's a VROC member named Piper that makes patches, I believe he made the large red/black Nomad patches for us about a year ago. He sells a "batwing brigade" patch. I have one on my vest.

Here's the URL: Piper's Patches (http://www.geocities.com/piper_steve/MiscVulcan.html)

[rickyboy]

Thanks Scott. So do I just induct myself ??? and buy a patch. ;)

[cactusjack]

Thanks Scott. So do I just induct myself ??? and buy a patch. ;)

I think that's how most of us did it. We're an informal, but cordial group. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[AlabamaNomadRider]

Looks really good Jeff and you did a great job.

[zoom45]

Great looking bike! I like the color too.
Zoom45

[bandit2k11]

I like the fairing look....are those stock bars? how do they fit with the new addition? are your hands inside the fairing line?

do you like the size windshield you have on it or would you go bigger???

[thursamaz]

Bandit, they are stock bars, it was pretty cold this past week and my hands are just slightly outside of the protection of the fairing. My brother just changed the bars on his street glide and I am going to give them a try, they are 3 1/2 inches narrower, 1 1/2 less pull back. The only thing I'm not sure of is if the street glide seating location is the same as ours. I am also strongly considering putting on the street glide fairing mount mirrors that he also took off. Free mods have to be the best.

[radco]

Congratson the Fairing. I may get one one day :) Oh yea I did buy a Reckless but I have CRS so I forgot LOL.. Did CJ show you pics of his wiring job,, Not to sure of the best words to decribe the job but WOW,Fantastic and Bad Ass come to mind :)

[bandit2k11]

Thursammaz - Street Glide handle bars and mirrors ?? Your brother should try to make his street glide look more like a Nomad..
I have a friend who has a HD bagger. (04 Road King). We both live out in AZ and we frequenlty ride each others bike to change it up on rides. He wont admit to it, but i think he prefers riding my bike better.....Are you out in AZ by chance as well? Figured you might be with your ID name. Happy riding!

[bandit2k11]

Did it take you a long time to install your fairing? I live out here in AZ. Maybe you can help. How did the paint job come out? Any smudges or runs?

[ridemslow]

Some large lowers from Chuckster would add a sweet touch to a great looking project too. IMO

[danimal2]

Nice work. I like this one. I'm going to do one on mine here
in the not too distant future. Really like the look when painted
to match. Just kinda brings it all together.

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n481/thursamaz/side1.jpg

[chuckster131]

Some large lowers from Chuckster would add a sweet touch to a great looking project too. IMO

and a set of the driving lights I make too.... http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

[brote]

Jeff, bike looks great and Scott really has helped a bunch of people with their Reckless Install

[mrghost]

Looks great!! Nice job!