Memphis Shades batwing - Page 3

Monkeyman · 02-23-2012, 07:08 AM

It looks nice for what it is. I guess it might be a great way to go if you don't want tunes, gauges, etc.

danimal2 · 02-23-2012, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

It looks nice for what it is. I guess it might be a great way to go if you don't want tunes, gauges, etc.

Yep that's it exactly in my case. Don't want or need all the other things. Just wanted the benefit of a better windscreen. It's also quick detach. Takes two seconds (literally) to remove it if you want to ride it bare. Probably won't ever take advantage of that feature, but it's there if I ever want to ride it without. Really nice for cleaning the front end. Just pop it off.

Probably the single biggest thing was price. I got it delivered to my door for $384.00 If a guy wanted music, the hogtunes setup is $200. Done deal for $584.00

nomadrider · 02-23-2012, 08:58 AM

bud2rat and vulcanrider,how do like the hogtunes system?I have a memphis shades fairing on my 1600 and was looking at it.Hows the sound at highway speeds?

Bud2rat · 02-23-2012, 06:36 PM

I really enjoy my Hogtunes. Even at speeds of 80+ i can hear fairly well. However, I do have hearing loss in my left ear. I would recommend this setup.

Bud2rat · 02-26-2012, 06:41 PM

Here are some pics of my bike and setup.

danimal2 · 02-26-2012, 07:48 PM

That does look good No wonder you like it so much. I'm guessing that is not a stock Nomad color? At least I haven't seen it. Looks kinda like a black cherry. Really sharp. Where'd the Vulcan emblem come from on the Memphis? Also like what you did with your bag tops and the chrome strips. Are those frenched in lights on the bags themselves. I see you did the key switch/ignition transplant to console and the custom polished bezel, LED taillights. Probably lots more that I'm missing. You've got some cool stuff going on there. You did that thing up nice. Also couldn't help but notice that someone cut your head off in the third picture. That looks painful. Hope you're gonna be alright.

Do the Memphis lowers help out much? Was thinking about getting a couple sets (one for each). I like the triple storage bag/pouches that Memphis makes for the fairing. I know I'd use it, but they're pretty proud of those little pouche$.

Went for about 350 miles of riding this weekend (just got back from about 200) and can't say enough about how much better the Memphis is in strong winds and just cruising easy-like than the stock piece. Absolutely no buffeting. Much better. I tried every setting I read about for the stock piece and could never get rid of the buffeting. Makes ya wonder........as many years as they made these bikes it was the one thing that the cycle magazines picked on every year. They couldn't come up with much else, but always the buffeting. You'd think Kawasaki would've fixed that.

Bud2rat · 02-26-2012, 08:29 PM

It is a stock color, just poor lighting. It is Luminous Red. No frenched in lights,just reflectors. The windshield bag came from Vikingbags.com. Modified the mounting of the Hogtunes audio to mount lower inside the fairing using a set of plumbing pipe hangers from Lowe's. The hangers are mounted to the handlebars and the audio kits is secured with self tapping screws. This allows for the windshield bag to be mounted using the center bolt in the fairing windshield. The windshield is a recurve from Long Riders Shield. The Memphis lowers help, plus I made a set of larger fork lowers that are mounted close to the fairing lowers to help deflect more wind. Thanks for the kind words. PS, maybe that explains the headache. Also, went out today for 100+ miles. Almost forgot, the Nomad emblem came off the old windshield. I used 3M double sided tape and re-installed on the fairing.

Bud2rat · 02-26-2012, 08:37 PM

Nomadrider, I really enjoy my hogtunes, It comes with a 50 WATT AMP builtin. It is clear even at 80+ MPH. Hope this helps. Enjoy.

danimal2 · 02-26-2012, 09:17 PM

Thanks for answering all my questions. One more if you don't mind......I don't see any speakers. Are you using ear buds with the hogtunes, or are the speakers just kinda hidden from view.

I saw a real nice (thoroughly) customized Yamaha Roadstar a few weeks back. He had a fairing similar to ours and his speakers were mounted to the handlebars. It didn't look half bad. Never got a chance to speak to the owner about his setup.

Thanks again.

Dan

Bud2rat · 02-27-2012, 07:19 AM

The speakers are mounted inside the Hogtunes setup. They are waterproof speakers. The setup consist of 4.25" speakers, 50 watt amp, handlebar mounted volume control. This system is not a radio setup. It is used with an MP3, I-pod, or satelite radio. If you look at the last picture under the windshield bags you will see the system.

danimal2 · 02-27-2012, 09:44 AM

I had gone to Hogtunes webpage and all I saw were the Harley setups. Went and checked ebay and found the setup that fits our fairings. I get it now. Little self-contained unit. Still don't have much interest in tunes, but my girlfriend might like it. Thinking about getting one for her birthday in May. She likes her music and looks like this would work for her. Thanks for the tip on Vikingbag.com too. Went and checked out their stuff and saved it n favorites.

Hogtunes setup for Memphis Shades batwing

Bud2rat · 02-27-2012, 10:06 AM

Glad to help out a fellow Nomader.

Vulcanrider03 · 02-27-2012, 02:43 PM

That Hog tune system is A+ ...no regret great sound.. have my sirius and ipod hooked to it... look at my album you'll c

danimal2 · 02-28-2012, 11:38 AM

Nice bike. Another one all done up. Thanks for the picture showing the mount too. Don't look now, but someone piled a bunch of white crap in your yard.

Bud2rat · 02-28-2012, 11:52 PM

Hey danimal2. If you are thinking of purchasing this unit, may I suggest a company to checkout. Checkout sscustomcycle.com These guys are the cheapest that I have found. They are located out of NY. When I ordered my unit, it was $100 cheaper than any where else that I shopped. They ship fast and their price includes shipping in the lower 48.

02-23-2012, 07:08 AM	#31
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02-23-2012, 08:58 AM	#33
nomadrider Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: La Porte Texas Posts: 304	bud2rat and vulcanrider,how do like the hogtunes system?I have a memphis shades fairing on my 1600 and was looking at it.Hows the sound at highway speeds? __________________ Mike"nomadrider"Sitzman La Porte ,Texas VBA #0098 VROC #21609 2006 Green/Silver Nomad
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02-26-2012, 06:41 PM	#35
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Here are some pics of my bike and setup. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-26-2012, 07:48 PM	#36
danimal2 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 987	That does look good No wonder you like it so much. I'm guessing that is not a stock Nomad color? At least I haven't seen it. Looks kinda like a black cherry. Really sharp. Where'd the Vulcan emblem come from on the Memphis? Also like what you did with your bag tops and the chrome strips. Are those frenched in lights on the bags themselves. I see you did the key switch/ignition transplant to console and the custom polished bezel, LED taillights. Probably lots more that I'm missing. You've got some cool stuff going on there. You did that thing up nice. Also couldn't help but notice that someone cut your head off in the third picture. That looks painful. Hope you're gonna be alright. Do the Memphis lowers help out much? Was thinking about getting a couple sets (one for each). I like the triple storage bag/pouches that Memphis makes for the fairing. I know I'd use it, but they're pretty proud of those little pouche$. Went for about 350 miles of riding this weekend (just got back from about 200) and can't say enough about how much better the Memphis is in strong winds and just cruising easy-like than the stock piece. Absolutely no buffeting. Much better. I tried every setting I read about for the stock piece and could never get rid of the buffeting. Makes ya wonder........as many years as they made these bikes it was the one thing that the cycle magazines picked on every year. They couldn't come up with much else, but always the buffeting. You'd think Kawasaki would've fixed that. __________________ VBA member #01682 Green 1999 Nomad 1500 carb'd 43,000 miles JOG'd at 20,000, JOG failed at 40,000 SOG'd at 40,000 Darksider Last edited by danimal2; 02-26-2012 at 08:23 PM.
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02-26-2012, 08:29 PM	#37
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	It is a stock color, just poor lighting. It is Luminous Red. No frenched in lights,just reflectors. The windshield bag came from Vikingbags.com. Modified the mounting of the Hogtunes audio to mount lower inside the fairing using a set of plumbing pipe hangers from Lowe's. The hangers are mounted to the handlebars and the audio kits is secured with self tapping screws. This allows for the windshield bag to be mounted using the center bolt in the fairing windshield. The windshield is a recurve from Long Riders Shield. The Memphis lowers help, plus I made a set of larger fork lowers that are mounted close to the fairing lowers to help deflect more wind. Thanks for the kind words. PS, maybe that explains the headache. Also, went out today for 100+ miles. Almost forgot, the Nomad emblem came off the old windshield. I used 3M double sided tape and re-installed on the fairing. Last edited by Bud2rat; 02-26-2012 at 08:33 PM.
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02-23-2012, 06:36 PM	#34
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	I really enjoy my Hogtunes. Even at speeds of 80+ i can hear fairly well. However, I do have hearing loss in my left ear. I would recommend this setup.
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02-26-2012, 08:37 PM	#38
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Nomadrider, I really enjoy my hogtunes, It comes with a 50 WATT AMP builtin. It is clear even at 80+ MPH. Hope this helps. Enjoy.
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02-26-2012, 09:17 PM	#39
danimal2 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 987	Thanks for answering all my questions. One more if you don't mind......I don't see any speakers. Are you using ear buds with the hogtunes, or are the speakers just kinda hidden from view. I saw a real nice (thoroughly) customized Yamaha Roadstar a few weeks back. He had a fairing similar to ours and his speakers were mounted to the handlebars. It didn't look half bad. Never got a chance to speak to the owner about his setup. Thanks again. Dan __________________ VBA member #01682 Green 1999 Nomad 1500 carb'd 43,000 miles JOG'd at 20,000, JOG failed at 40,000 SOG'd at 40,000 Darksider
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02-27-2012, 07:19 AM	#40
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	The speakers are mounted inside the Hogtunes setup. They are waterproof speakers. The setup consist of 4.25" speakers, 50 watt amp, handlebar mounted volume control. This system is not a radio setup. It is used with an MP3, I-pod, or satelite radio. If you look at the last picture under the windshield bags you will see the system.
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02-27-2012, 09:44 AM	#41
danimal2 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 987	I had gone to Hogtunes webpage and all I saw were the Harley setups. Went and checked ebay and found the setup that fits our fairings. I get it now. Little self-contained unit. Still don't have much interest in tunes, but my girlfriend might like it. Thinking about getting one for her birthday in May. She likes her music and looks like this would work for her. Thanks for the tip on Vikingbag.com too. Went and checked out their stuff and saved it n favorites. Hogtunes setup for Memphis Shades batwing __________________ VBA member #01682 Green 1999 Nomad 1500 carb'd 43,000 miles JOG'd at 20,000, JOG failed at 40,000 SOG'd at 40,000 Darksider Last edited by danimal2; 02-27-2012 at 09:51 AM.
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02-27-2012, 10:06 AM	#42
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Glad to help out a fellow Nomader.
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02-27-2012, 02:43 PM	#43
Vulcanrider03 Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rockland,ont Posts: 519	That Hog tune system is A+ ...no regret great sound.. have my sirius and ipod hooked to it... look at my album you'll c
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02-28-2012, 11:38 AM	#44
danimal2 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 987	Nice bike. Another one all done up. Thanks for the picture showing the mount too. Don't look now, but someone piled a bunch of white crap in your yard. __________________ VBA member #01682 Green 1999 Nomad 1500 carb'd 43,000 miles JOG'd at 20,000, JOG failed at 40,000 SOG'd at 40,000 Darksider
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02-28-2012, 11:52 PM	#45
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Hey danimal2. If you are thinking of purchasing this unit, may I suggest a company to checkout. Checkout sscustomcycle.com These guys are the cheapest that I have found. They are located out of NY. When I ordered my unit, it was $100 cheaper than any where else that I shopped. They ship fast and their price includes shipping in the lower 48.
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