Reckless fairing first photos

nomadwest · 04-17-2011, 02:03 AM

Got my Reckless fairing on and she looks good. Had to shift the whole thing to the right with spacers about 3/16" since it was not centered very good. Seems like some of you had the same problem. Windshield is so stiff that it creates gaps between the top bolts. I wonder if I clamp it to something with a tighter radius and let it sit for a couple days, it might put a natural bend in it. Are the shields from the Harley dealership curved naturally?

oldbikers · 04-17-2011, 07:22 AM

Dave the guys with the 1500 had some problems but you are the first one with a 1600 that I have seen that had a problem with centering the fairing.

redjay · 04-17-2011, 07:33 AM

Does anyone have the Reckless fairing with the Custom World spotlight brackets ?

http://www.cw-intl.com/PageFlipCW/Ma...gID=5&MagNo=20 (page 23).

Any clearance issues ?

oldbikers · 04-17-2011, 07:49 AM

I shimmed them out about 3/8" for clearance.

nomad561 · 04-17-2011, 09:49 AM

I bought a new windshield from these guys and it fits perfectly. Already curved and after a 375 mile ride yesterday,I can say it really does a great job. (lots of bugs riding across some farm land)
http://longrideshields.com/
Prices are reasonable as well.

AlabamaNomadRider · 04-17-2011, 10:02 AM

The fairing looks nice on your bike.

cactusjack · 04-17-2011, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by redjay

Does anyone have the Reckless fairing with the Custom World spotlight brackets ?

http://www.cw-intl.com/PageFlipCW/Ma...gID=5&MagNo=20 (page 23).

Any clearance issues ?

I did, and they fit just fine. There was about 1/4" clearance between the back of the light buckets and the fairing.

**nomadbehappy** · 04-17-2011, 11:30 AM

You will love the fairing. I cant imagine riding a bike without one now.

cactusjack · 04-17-2011, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomadwest (Dave)

Got my Reckless fairing on and she looks good. Had to shift the whole thing to the right with spacers about 3/16" since it was not centered very good. Seems like some of you had the same problem. Windshield is so stiff that it creates gaps between the top bolts. I wonder if I clamp it to something with a tighter radius and let it sit for a couple days, it might put a natural bend in it. Are the shields from the Harley dealership curved naturally?

Some windshields come pre-curved others come flat. You could use a heat gun or blow dryer to carefully soften the shield and relieve the tension.

The shield that came with my Harley was pre-curved. The tinted aftermarket replacement I swapped it out with was flat, but went right into place with no gaps.

04-17-2011, 02:03 AM	#1
nomadwest Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Otis Orchards, Washington Posts: 161	Reckless fairing first photos Got my Reckless fairing on and she looks good. Had to shift the whole thing to the right with spacers about 3/16" since it was not centered very good. Seems like some of you had the same problem. Windshield is so stiff that it creates gaps between the top bolts. I wonder if I clamp it to something with a tighter radius and let it sit for a couple days, it might put a natural bend in it. Are the shields from the Harley dealership curved naturally? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-17-2011, 07:22 AM	#2
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	Reckless fairing first photos Dave the guys with the 1500 had some problems but you are the first one with a 1600 that I have seen that had a problem with centering the fairing. __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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04-17-2011, 07:33 AM	#3
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 7,017	Reckless fairing first photos Does anyone have the Reckless fairing with the Custom World spotlight brackets ? http://www.cw-intl.com/PageFlipCW/Ma...gID=5&MagNo=20 (page 23). Any clearance issues ?
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04-17-2011, 07:49 AM	#4
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	Reckless fairing first photos I shimmed them out about 3/8" for clearance. __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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04-17-2011, 09:49 AM	#5
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	Reckless fairing first photos I bought a new windshield from these guys and it fits perfectly. Already curved and after a 375 mile ride yesterday,I can say it really does a great job. (lots of bugs riding across some farm land) http://longrideshields.com/ Prices are reasonable as well. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-17-2011, 10:02 AM	#6
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Reckless fairing first photos The fairing looks nice on your bike. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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04-17-2011, 11:30 AM	#8
nomadbehappy Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Barrie, ON Posts: 332	Reckless fairing first photos You will love the fairing. I cant imagine riding a bike without one now. __________________ Brian Muscat bamuscat@gmail.com Barrie, ON KawaNOW #1404 2008 Kawasaki Nomad (Ultra) *Red* and Black because they're the fastest colours! Winter is nature's way of telling us to add more *Chrome!*
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