Where do you cut (and how much) for a HD batwing?

Monkeyman · 03-03-2012, 02:32 PM

I got Joes brackets today and the inner and outer fairings should be here sometime this week. No idea where or how much to cut on the inner. Gadgets site isn't much help as the guy with the directions there was fabbing up his own bracket so it was a bit of trial and error.

Where do you cut and how much? Pictures would be nice. (For some reason, I do better when I can see it.)

TIA

cactusjack · 03-03-2012, 03:16 PM

I have no idea, but here's some advice: measure twice, cut once!

Caddyman · 03-03-2012, 03:17 PM

I'll be watching the answers with considerable interest!

blowndodge · 03-03-2012, 03:30 PM

I've always heard you should cut to fit!

**ringadingh** · 03-03-2012, 04:06 PM

Thats something you need to figure out by careful measurement. It is a trial and error type of project, just be certain before you start cutting.

Dave · 03-03-2012, 08:00 PM

Mine didn't need any cutting, it mounts right up.

mobandy78 · 03-03-2012, 08:57 PM

I'd be on the safer side and measure at least 3 times. :)

Monkeyman · 03-04-2012, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

I have no idea, but here's some advice: measure twice, cut once!

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Originally Posted by mobandy78

I'd be on the safer side and measure at least 3 times. :)

Probably gonna go with mobandys suggestion, CJ.

You know how my stuff turns out. This WILL be a success.

**ringadingh** · 03-04-2012, 12:43 PM

I think Gadgets how to is as good as it gets. they are usually very thorough.

dmyers · 03-04-2012, 12:50 PM

Once you have all the parts in hand you will be able to see what you need to do
Im sure you will do fine
What are you planing on using to cut the plastic with?
if you dont have the right power tools try a hacksaw blade.
get one of the inline blade holders or do like me and just tape up one end of the blade to form a handle
The teeth are fine enough not to grab and catch on the plastic yet the blade will cut clean lines. power tools tend to melt the plastic as much as cut it

Monkeyman · 03-04-2012, 01:01 PM

I figured on using my trusty Dremel on low speed. I might try a hacksaw. Whatever gives me the best cut. I'll tape it off prior so I can follow the tape line. I'll probably have to cut a couple times as I'll cut less than I need the first time just in case. I can always remove more material. Tough to put it back.

zoom45 · 03-04-2012, 06:20 PM

I made my own brackets but the photos show where I cut mine.

Monkeyman · 03-05-2012, 03:08 AM

Thanks, zoom. That gives me a good place to start.

**ringadingh** · 03-05-2012, 09:29 AM

By the looks of Bobby's pics, that should be all the cutting required.

zoom45 · 03-05-2012, 06:21 PM

It's basically remove the rounded part so it will fit flat on the brackets. I left enough on the left side so I could still install the cigarette lighter in the original harley mounting hole.
This picture shows a line where I cut it. Also, the raised tab on the right of the picture had to be ground down flat for it to fit my bracket.

03-03-2012, 02:32 PM	#1
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	Where do you cut (and how much) for a HD batwing? I got Joes brackets today and the inner and outer fairings should be here sometime this week. No idea where or how much to cut on the inner. Gadgets site isn't much help as the guy with the directions there was fabbing up his own bracket so it was a bit of trial and error. Where do you cut and how much? Pictures would be nice. (For some reason, I do better when I can see it.) TIA __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-03-2012, 04:06 PM	#5
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03-03-2012, 08:00 PM	#6
Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	Mine didn't need any cutting, it mounts right up.
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03-03-2012, 08:57 PM	#7
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	I'd be on the safer side and measure at least 3 times. :) __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday
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03-04-2012, 12:50 PM	#10
dmyers Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: springfield Mo Posts: 1,310	Once you have all the parts in hand you will be able to see what you need to do Im sure you will do fine What are you planing on using to cut the plastic with? if you dont have the right power tools try a hacksaw blade. get one of the inline blade holders or do like me and just tape up one end of the blade to form a handle The teeth are fine enough not to grab and catch on the plastic yet the blade will cut clean lines. power tools tend to melt the plastic as much as cut it __________________ Don Myers 2012 green vaquero custom bars V&H pro pipe FI2000 custom intake work in progress
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03-04-2012, 01:01 PM	#11
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	I figured on using my trusty Dremel on low speed. I might try a hacksaw. Whatever gives me the best cut. I'll tape it off prior so I can follow the tape line. I'll probably have to cut a couple times as I'll cut less than I need the first time just in case. I can always remove more material. Tough to put it back. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	I made my own brackets but the photos show where I cut mine. __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles Last edited by zoom45; 03-04-2012 at 06:24 PM.
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03-05-2012, 03:08 AM	#13
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	Thanks, zoom. That gives me a good place to start. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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03-05-2012, 09:29 AM	#14
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	By the looks of Bobby's pics, that should be all the cutting required. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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03-05-2012, 06:21 PM	#15
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	It's basically remove the rounded part so it will fit flat on the brackets. I left enough on the left side so I could still install the cigarette lighter in the original harley mounting hole. This picture shows a line where I cut it. Also, the raised tab on the right of the picture had to be ground down flat for it to fit my bracket. __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles Last edited by zoom45; 03-05-2012 at 06:29 PM.
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