Memphis Shades fairing

[james40]

After looking at all the fairing options, keeping in mind I don't want a stereo and I don't want to lose my risers, I have been taking a hard look at the Memphis Shades batwing fairing. It's a one piece, lucite fairing, that is attached with the memphis shades quick lock system, making for easy removal. A vendor on ebay is offering the entire package for $361 (fairing/attachments/9 inch shield). A good price and a quick and easy fairing solution. No painting, quick attach and removal and no loss of risers, win/win/win.

So what are the thoughts???

Here's a description:

Memphis Shades Batwing Fairing

* Aerodynamic shape with an inner structure constructed of black textured ABS and outer structure of opaque black Lucite with a finish that can be painted but is designed to look great as is
* Fairing body is 36 1/2 in. wide and 17 in. tall, (excluding windshield and wind deflectors)
* Memphis Shades exclusive No-Tool Trigger-Lock mount kits feature a detach system that allows you to quickly and easily remove or install your fairing
* Fairing is predrilled and fitted with push-out hole plugs for easy deflector installation
* Windshields are available in three heights and seven translucent colors
* 5 in. windshields are solid translucent while 7 in. and 9 in. windshields are gradient translucent
* Optional wind deflectors extend the lower fairing surface for smooth and increased air flow
* Also available is a windshield tri-pouch for additional storage and fairing trims for additional decoration

[cactusjack]

I've seen one on a 1600 Classic. They look pretty good, it's a shame to waste all that space inside the fairing, in my opinion. If you don't want an inner fairing/radio, then it's probably your best option.

I thought Rifle made one as well, but they don't list one for a 1600 Nomad on their website, just the 1500 Nomad.

[james40]

I have a nice leather lockable toolbag I'm going to mount on the inside. I miss having a glovebox I can put all the little stuff while I'm riding.
I looked at the Rifle products, they look nice, but $599 for a plain fairing was too much. When I clicked through the product selection, it listed the 1600 Nomad.

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[Jared]

I've seen them on a 900 classic. Not too bad looking. Would you be buying one only for the fairing look?

[james40]

I like the looks of the fairing, but mainly I'm looking for more wind and rain protection. Having the protection for the hands is a plus also. I have heated gloves, but riding this winter was brutal. I put on the hard lowers and the fairing with the added wings will give me almost full fairing protection.

I'm not so sure about the 9 inch shield though, I'm 5'9" and I don't want to be looking through the shield, but I figure I can cut or sand it down if it's a little too high.

[oldbikers]

Just curious I didn't see this one on e-bay so how much is the shipping?

[james40]

I went to one of the vendors selling the fairings on e-bay and gave him the part numbers for everything off of the Memphis Shades website for the 1600 Nomad and asked him for a package deal. His quote was $361 delivered for the shield, the brackets and the fairing.

[nomadrider]

Which vendor was it ?I might be interested at that price

[james40]

Originally Posted by nomadrider

Which vendor was it ?I might be interested at that price

Here's the link to his auction, it's for a 1500, but the part number matches up to the 1600 Nomad part number from the Memphis Shades web site.

Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad 2005 - 2008
2330-0023 (Fairing) 2321-0170(Trigger lock mount kit)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

[AlabamaNomadRider]

That is a very nice price. I will check out the link to the auction.

[james40]

I was hoping someone on here had one actually installed so I could get some real world feedback.

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by james40

I was hoping someone on here had one actually installed so I could get some real world feedback.

I guess not. Looks like you get to 'break the ice', so to speak. Dare to be different!

[1badnomad]

Actually, i have one on mine and really like it. I personally bought it with it already on there and it works really well but if it were up to me i would get one with the radio and speakers in it. I have an ipod hook up with some little 2.5 speakers mounted to the bars. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

[james40]

Thanks, that's good to know. I'm just not a music person, most of the time in the truck I'm listening to sports talk radio.

When I'm on the bike, I like to take in the sight, sounds and smells of riding a bike. I also wear ear plugs on longer rides, so between the V&H pipes, wind and the plugs, I'm not sure how much I could hear anyway.

[james40]

Originally Posted by 1badnomad

Actually, i have one on mine and really like it. I personally bought it with it already on there and it works really well but if it were up to me i would get one with the radio and speakers in it. I have an ipod hook up with some little 2.5 speakers mounted to the bars. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

I forgot to ask, what size shield do you have on yours? Do you look over or through it? Thanks, James