1700 Nomad Fairing Question

VulcanD · 04-27-2017, 08:12 PM

For those that have added fairings to the Nomad --

I have a 1700 Nomad with oversize lowers (homemade, not so different that Chucksters). I get some buffeting at highway speed, enough so there is some wind noise in the helmet. I think it is coming up over the tank. For those who have added a fairing, how much benefit is there in wind/buffeting reduction from air coming up over the tank? Did you need wind deflectors to get benefit? Is it worth adding wind deflectors (e.g. Memphis Shades makes some) to the windshield rather than going the whole fairing route?

I'm not necessarily looking for the "fairing look," though I've thought about it. I'm really looking for wind/buffeting control.

Happy and safe riding,
Dan

redjay · 04-27-2017, 08:55 PM

By fairing I presume you mean Batwing Fairing ?

**Iamriding** · 04-27-2017, 08:58 PM

I have a 1500, but am willing to share. I have a Memphis Shades batwing with the extra air deflectors on the fairing. I also ride with engine guard chaps a lot of the time. With the stock fork lowers I still had a little buffeting, but put my Chuckster larger lowers back on and think I have it solved. Seems like every possible wind deflection piece is included in the mix, but it works for me.

If you go with a Memphis Shades fairing, I have been very happy with the windshield I bought from Long Ride Shields.

If you already have the larger lowers, perhaps the best next step would be the engine guard chaps.

Good luck with the journey.

VulcanD · 04-27-2017, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Iamriding

I have a 1500, but am willing to share. I have a Memphis Shades batwing with the extra air deflectors on the fairing. I also ride with engine guard chaps a lot of the time. With the stock fork lowers I still had a little buffeting, but put my Chuckster larger lowers back on and think I have it solved. Seems like every possible wind deflection piece is included in the mix, but it works for me.

If you go with a Memphis Shades fairing, I have been very happy with the windshield I bought from Long Ride Shields.

If you already have the larger lowers, perhaps the best next step would be the engine guard chaps.

Good luck with the journey.

I've got the engine guard chaps (Airlite) which help a lot in the Winter. When I take em off, I get a lot of air on my knees and some air up over the tank, even with large lowers. Looking to optimize air flow.

VulcanD · 04-29-2017, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

By fairing I presume you mean Batwing Fairing ?

Yeah, batwing

hayes · 05-14-2017, 10:24 PM

I find that the buffeting was reduced by the fairing. It also added protection for the hands. I had some issues with my bars, so I had to take it off (I have much taller ape hangers). If you're interested, I am selling a Memphis Shades Batwing with all the mounting hardware.

mbarr10 · 05-15-2017, 01:28 PM

Can't speak for a Nomad, but I put a Reckless fairing on my 1500 classic. I found the buffeting was all in the height of the wind shield I made. I was surprised how the shape of the fairing pushed the air up and over, short shield or tall. Pouring rain at 65mph and a 12" shield. cars pulled off the road because the windshield wipers could not go fast enough and I could see just fine, looking over the shield. Not much water at all on my helmet visor.

recumbentbob · 05-16-2017, 08:11 AM

You can stop the buffeting by adding a triple tree wind deflector. If you can make one out of plastic or metal.
Here is a link to one made for a Victory. They really work.

https://buywitchdoctors.com/p/597154...hrome-sc-2557/

VulcanD · 05-17-2017, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by recumbentbob

You can stop the buffeting by adding a triple tree wind deflector. If you can make one out of plastic or metal.
Here is a link to one made for a Victory. They really work.

https://buywitchdoctors.com/p/597154...hrome-sc-2557/

Recumbentbob this is exactly what I think causes most of thes buffeting problems. Do you have pics of these on a Vulcan?

recumbentbob · 05-18-2017, 01:17 PM

No I don't but Bad Ace Billet makes them for a Victory they are plastic. Bad Ace also makes parts for Kawasaki vulcans. If you contact them i bet they could make one.
Or buy one for a Victory and trim it to fit since it's plastic.

Here is a photo of a homemade one in a Victory.

recumbentbob · 05-18-2017, 01:20 PM

Sorry photo is so big but I can't seem to be able to resize it.

**JD Hog** · 05-18-2017, 09:10 PM

recumbentbob

I went in and posted a smaller one for you

mbarr10 · 05-18-2017, 09:11 PM

Thanks Jim

**Iamriding** · 05-18-2017, 10:18 PM

http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=23976

04-27-2017, 08:12 PM	#1
VulcanD Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 63	1700 Nomad Fairing Question For those that have added fairings to the Nomad -- I have a 1700 Nomad with oversize lowers (homemade, not so different that Chucksters). I get some buffeting at highway speed, enough so there is some wind noise in the helmet. I think it is coming up over the tank. For those who have added a fairing, how much benefit is there in wind/buffeting reduction from air coming up over the tank? Did you need wind deflectors to get benefit? Is it worth adding wind deflectors (e.g. Memphis Shades makes some) to the windshield rather than going the whole fairing route? I'm not necessarily looking for the "fairing look," though I've thought about it. I'm really looking for wind/buffeting control. Happy and safe riding, Dan __________________ 2011 Nomad (Chuckster's Light Bar, Rac'N Ray's Throttle Mod, Homemade Oversize Lowers, Ivan's ECU Flash, Kawasaki Trunk) 2014 Vulcan 900 Classic LT (sold) 1975 Suzuki GT 185 (first bike) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-27-2017, 08:58 PM	#3
Iamriding Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 305	I have a 1500, but am willing to share. I have a Memphis Shades batwing with the extra air deflectors on the fairing. I also ride with engine guard chaps a lot of the time. With the stock fork lowers I still had a little buffeting, but put my Chuckster larger lowers back on and think I have it solved. Seems like every possible wind deflection piece is included in the mix, but it works for me. If you go with a Memphis Shades fairing, I have been very happy with the windshield I bought from Long Ride Shields. If you already have the larger lowers, perhaps the best next step would be the engine guard chaps. Good luck with the journey. __________________ 2003 Nomad 1500 Memphis Shades batwing fairing \| Chuckster dual plate BAK \| Dobeck EJK \| Mustang seat \| Victory Boardwalk handlebars \| Garry's fork brace with modified KLR fork boots
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05-14-2017, 10:24 PM	#6
hayes Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Aurora CO Posts: 302	I find that the buffeting was reduced by the fairing. It also added protection for the hands. I had some issues with my bars, so I had to take it off (I have much taller ape hangers). If you're interested, I am selling a Memphis Shades Batwing with all the mounting hardware. __________________ \|\| Former President \| Denver Vulcan Riders Association \| Chapter 1-30 \|\| \|\|2012 Kawasaki Nomad\|\| \|\|VBA #03091\|\|
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05-15-2017, 01:28 PM	#7
mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,562	Can't speak for a Nomad, but I put a Reckless fairing on my 1500 classic. I found the buffeting was all in the height of the wind shield I made. I was surprised how the shape of the fairing pushed the air up and over, short shield or tall. Pouring rain at 65mph and a 12" shield. cars pulled off the road because the windshield wipers could not go fast enough and I could see just fine, looking over the shield. Not much water at all on my helmet visor. __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles
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05-16-2017, 08:11 AM	#8
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	You can stop the buffeting by adding a triple tree wind deflector. If you can make one out of plastic or metal. Here is a link to one made for a Victory. They really work. https://buywitchdoctors.com/p/597154...hrome-sc-2557/ __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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04-27-2017, 08:55 PM	#2
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,925	By fairing I presume you mean Batwing Fairing ?
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05-18-2017, 01:17 PM	#10
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	No I don't but Bad Ace Billet makes them for a Victory they are plastic. Bad Ace also makes parts for Kawasaki vulcans. If you contact them i bet they could make one. Or buy one for a Victory and trim it to fit since it's plastic. Here is a photo of a homemade one in a Victory. __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." Last edited by JD Hog; 05-18-2017 at 09:11 PM.
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recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	Sorry photo is so big but I can't seem to be able to resize it. __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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05-18-2017, 09:10 PM	#12
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,945	recumbentbob I went in and posted a smaller one for you __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625 Last edited by JD Hog; 05-18-2017 at 09:12 PM.
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05-18-2017, 09:11 PM	#13
mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,562	Thanks Jim __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles
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05-18-2017, 10:18 PM	#14
Iamriding Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 305	http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=23976 __________________ 2003 Nomad 1500 Memphis Shades batwing fairing \| Chuckster dual plate BAK \| Dobeck EJK \| Mustang seat \| Victory Boardwalk handlebars \| Garry's fork brace with modified KLR fork boots
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