HD Fairing Bracket ?

Tony Smith · 10-09-2012, 10:09 AM

Anyone make brackets to mount a HD fairing to a Nomad. I've searched but can't seem to find a definitive answer. I've looked at gadgets site but would rather find some premade.

**MAS Tequila** · 10-09-2012, 10:17 AM

http://www.chucksterscustoms.com/

Send Joe a message and he will provide you the info and parts necessary.

MT

Stu · 10-09-2012, 04:02 PM

In my internet travels, I came accross this site
http://nomad.eurekaboy.com/fairing.htm

The guy goes through his creation of brackets for an HD ElectraGlide fairing for his Nomad. And he has pictures.

The easiest thing to do though is probably to Joe a message as stated by MT.

Monkeyman · 10-10-2012, 01:22 AM

Most of it depends on your level of fabricating skills and available tools. If you can fabricate stuff and have the tools (or a good friend with them), it might be cheaper to fab your own (and you'll get a slightly more "custom" look). If you're like me (no skillz/no toolz), Joes brackets were the only sensible way to go. They work well and are reasonably priced. And don't forget Joes superior customer care (even after the sale).

**ringadingh** · 10-10-2012, 08:37 AM

I made up my own brackets this summer, it took a couple attempts to get them right, but they are installed and working well.

DR1600 · 10-10-2012, 08:48 AM

They are fairly simple to fabricate. I found a template on another site and used it as a guide to fab up my own. Like Chris said, if you have a few tools and some patience, you can do it yourself and save some money. In addition to that you can modify the brackets to get the fairing to fit the way you want it to on the bike. From what I have heard the prefabricated brackets push the fairing up and away from the forks, but I do not know for sure. If you are interested, send me a PM with your email address and i will send you the PDF file with the template.

**ringadingh** · 10-10-2012, 08:58 AM

I made my own brackets because I had 4x2 risers and wanted to be able to have access to the radio without it being blocked by the risers. It took some fiddling, but I got the fairing to sit where I wanted it without interfering with anything.

Tony Smith · 10-10-2012, 11:43 AM

Thanks for the responses. I sent Joe a email yesterday and he responeded right back. I ampicky about how I want it to sit on the bike though. If someone has pics of a fairing mounted with Joe's brackets would be great. I have a Reckless fairing w/6x9's on it now but like the look of the gauges up front much better.

DR-sent you a pm

zoom45 · 10-10-2012, 05:00 PM

You can basically take the chrome brackets that mount your windshield and use them for a pattern. Where they bend to bolt to the front of the triple tree it would need to be straight. I'm at work and can't post any pictures from here.

Zoom45

Tony Smith · 10-10-2012, 05:21 PM

I take it this is what you did when you mounted yours? Pics would be great. I'm just trying to get all the info I can before I start.

Monkeyman · 10-11-2012, 12:03 AM

Monkeyman · 10-11-2012, 12:04 AM

Tony Smith · 10-11-2012, 07:42 AM

Thanks Chris..I like those bars. Can you tell me where you got 'em.

Monkeyman · 10-11-2012, 09:56 AM

Don Myers (dmyers from here) made them for me. They're 1.25" diameter and a hair over 12" tall. They fit me well.

zoom45 · 10-13-2012, 05:40 PM

This thread shows a couple of pictures how mine is made. I have since added two more speakers in the middle holes but the main brackets are the same.
http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...rackets&page=2

Zoom45

10-09-2012, 10:09 AM	#1
Tony Smith Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 123	HD Fairing Bracket ? Anyone make brackets to mount a HD fairing to a Nomad. I've searched but can't seem to find a definitive answer. I've looked at gadgets site but would rather find some premade. __________________ '04 Nomad FI Blue/Silver Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-09-2012, 10:17 AM	#2
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	http://www.chucksterscustoms.com/ Send Joe a message and he will provide you the info and parts necessary. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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10-10-2012, 01:22 AM	#4
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	Most of it depends on your level of fabricating skills and available tools. If you can fabricate stuff and have the tools (or a good friend with them), it might be cheaper to fab your own (and you'll get a slightly more "custom" look). If you're like me (no skillz/no toolz), Joes brackets were the only sensible way to go. They work well and are reasonably priced. And don't forget Joes superior customer care (even after the sale). __________________ 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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10-10-2012, 08:37 AM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	I made up my own brackets this summer, it took a couple attempts to get them right, but they are installed and working well. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-10-2012, 08:58 AM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	I made my own brackets because I had 4x2 risers and wanted to be able to have access to the radio without it being blocked by the risers. It took some fiddling, but I got the fairing to sit where I wanted it without interfering with anything. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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10-09-2012, 04:02 PM	#3
Stu Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 29	In my internet travels, I came accross this site http://nomad.eurekaboy.com/fairing.htm The guy goes through his creation of brackets for an HD ElectraGlide fairing for his Nomad. And he has pictures. The easiest thing to do though is probably to Joe a message as stated by MT.
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10-10-2012, 08:48 AM	#6
DR1600 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hernando, FL Posts: 197	They are fairly simple to fabricate. I found a template on another site and used it as a guide to fab up my own. Like Chris said, if you have a few tools and some patience, you can do it yourself and save some money. In addition to that you can modify the brackets to get the fairing to fit the way you want it to on the bike. From what I have heard the prefabricated brackets push the fairing up and away from the forks, but I do not know for sure. If you are interested, send me a PM with your email address and i will send you the PDF file with the template.
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10-10-2012, 11:43 AM	#8
Tony Smith Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 123	Thanks for the responses. I sent Joe a email yesterday and he responeded right back. I ampicky about how I want it to sit on the bike though. If someone has pics of a fairing mounted with Joe's brackets would be great. I have a Reckless fairing w/6x9's on it now but like the look of the gauges up front much better. DR-sent you a pm __________________ '04 Nomad FI Blue/Silver
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10-10-2012, 05:00 PM	#9
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	You can basically take the chrome brackets that mount your windshield and use them for a pattern. Where they bend to bolt to the front of the triple tree it would need to be straight. I'm at work and can't post any pictures from here. Zoom45 __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles
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10-10-2012, 05:21 PM	#10
Tony Smith Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 123	I take it this is what you did when you mounted yours? Pics would be great. I'm just trying to get all the info I can before I start. __________________ '04 Nomad FI Blue/Silver
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10-11-2012, 12:03 AM	#11
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	__________________ 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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10-11-2012, 12:04 AM	#12
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	__________________ 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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10-11-2012, 07:42 AM	#13
Tony Smith Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 123	Thanks Chris..I like those bars. Can you tell me where you got 'em. __________________ '04 Nomad FI Blue/Silver
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10-11-2012, 09:56 AM	#14
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	Don Myers (dmyers from here) made them for me. They're 1.25" diameter and a hair over 12" tall. They fit me well. __________________ 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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10-13-2012, 05:40 PM	#15
zoom45 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Terry, Mississippi Posts: 1,434	This thread shows a couple of pictures how mine is made. I have since added two more speakers in the middle holes but the main brackets are the same. http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/s...rackets&page=2 Zoom45 __________________ Bobby Risher Terry, MS Kawanow member # 124 South Central Group 2000 Nomad 1500 (carbed) 128,000 miles
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