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Posted by pcarrell
- March 18, 2016, 18:05:11 PMQuote from: AZCaveman on March 18, 2016, 17:01:03 PMProbably about the best looking fairing out there, but expensive right now.I don't understand why more people are not using the Kawasaki Voyager or Vaquero fairings in these bikes. They have cool body lines with the 'scoop's or lights on them. Should be just be an easy bolt on considering the Nomad type frame. I think it would be a natural for the swoopy valanced fenders we have. Certainly better looking than a Harley Fairing.
QuoteI've gotta say, I WANT to like this fairing, but I just can't. Not very "classic" looking, and WAY too much bling bling!The new Indian fairing looks like a Harley and a goldwing had a collision and produced a Bastard child.
Posted by chief
- March 18, 2016, 17:05:48 PMQuote from: AZCaveman on March 18, 2016, 17:01:03 PMI don't understand why more people are not using the Kawasaki Voyager or Vaquero fairings in these bikes.
I suspect price and availability are the prime reasons.
Posted by AZCaveman
- March 18, 2016, 17:01:03 PMI don't understand why more people are not using the Kawasaki Voyager or Vaquero fairings in these bikes. They have cool body lines with the 'scoop's or lights on them. Should be just be an easy bolt on considering the Nomad type frame. I think it would be a natural for the swoopy valanced fenders we have. Certainly better looking than a Harley Fairing. The new Indian fairing looks like a Harley and a goldwing had a collision and produced a Bastard child. if I ever decide I need a fairing, that's definitely the route I will take.
Posted by bambam0099
- March 17, 2016, 11:53:44 AMI would love to know what modifications are needed to get that bracket to fit my Drifter. I just ordered a Tysukyu Double Boox fairing for my Nomad and would love to order another for the Drifter.
http://www.tsukayu.com/QuickDetachableDoubleBooxFairing.html
Double Boox Fairing
VN1500 Vulcan Classic FI 2001-2008
Requires Memphis Shades bracket MEM9926
- bracket plates that work together with Memphis Shades MEM9926 included
Posted by Old Drifter
- March 17, 2016, 11:31:59 AMQuote from: greenbarn on March 17, 2016, 08:05:59 AMLook at the second comment in the customer reviews on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Memphis-Shades-Quick-Change-Windshields/dp/B000GRT4TK/ref=au_as_r?_encoding=UTF8&Make=Kawasaki%7C729&Model=VN1500N%20Vulcan%201500%20Classic%20FI%7C20191&Year=2001%7C2001&ie=UTF8&n=15684181&s=automotive&vehicleId=3&vehicleType=motorcycle#customerReviewsYes that's the same thing they told me. I had to follow up a bit to find out "why" they don't fit. My interpretation is that A) they are not a direct fit bolt-on part, so B) they say "they don't fit" . That way they don't get calls with people mad that they don't bolt on. They are not interested in selling a part you have to do any modification in to install.
Posted by pcarrell
- March 17, 2016, 09:44:51 AMHmmm, I was always lead to believe that they were the same, but maybe not?
Posted by greenbarn
- March 17, 2016, 08:05:59 AMYes that's the same thing they told me. I had to follow up a bit to find out "why" they don't fit. My interpretation is that A) they are not a direct fit bolt-on part, so B) they say "they don't fit" . That way they don't get calls with people mad that they don't bolt on. They are not interested in selling a part you have to do any modification in to install.
Posted by bambam0099
- March 16, 2016, 21:42:22 PMI got a reply from Memphis Shades and they tell me that their brackets for the 1500 FI Classic does not fit the 1500 Drifter.
Posted by greenbarn
- March 16, 2016, 21:17:27 PMThe 800 and 1500 as far as I can tell are the same - same brakes, same shocks, same triple trees, etc. To a point, they are the same as the classic, as PC said. I think there is some minor difference in the classic vs Drifter in regards to the memphis shades mounts - I actually talked to someone there a couple of years ago and their answer was simply "the classic mounts won't work on the Drifter". I hate answers like that, really pisses me off. When pressed, if I remember correctly, the difference was something about mounting holes or something - and in all reality I think the classic mount could be "made" to fit the Drifter - but you would have to modify either the mounts or the Drifter. I want to say it would require drilling mounting holes somewhere on the triple tree, but can't be for certain.
Maybe someone else has more definitive answers on this.
Posted by bambam0099
- March 16, 2016, 11:09:32 AMQuote from: pcarrell on October 17, 2013, 17:27:51 PMAre you sure? I need memphis shades brackets for a Tsukayu fairing and the classic and drifter don't seem to be compatible/interchangeableThe 800 and the 1500 have the same front end, which is shared with the F.I. Classic. (NOT the carbed one)
Posted by Troll
- April 26, 2014, 08:53:30 AMThanks for the vote of confidence...I just might try a test install after Drift-In.
Posted by Drift1
- April 25, 2014, 21:18:52 PMWish you the best on the lottery deal .... but if anyone can achieve this mod it would be one with your capabilities
Posted by Troll
- April 24, 2014, 19:56:34 PMI have to win the lottery first. I have to make a neck mount and then the fairing has to be reconditioned COMPLETELY...and then I have to find a windshield....and I still don't know if it can be made to fit..
Posted by Drift1
- April 24, 2014, 19:23:06 PMTroll that set up would look great on your ride with the radio mount and all .
Posted by Troll
- March 19, 2014, 18:18:45 PMAll this fairing talk has me ready to spill the beans about a project I've been thinking of for about 3 years. I have two H-D frame mount fairings, one is a gen-you-wine H-D Liberator that I had on my '78 FLH, and the other is a Calafia Eliminator GT. I had that one on the FLH, too, but it has a softer, flowing line that never really seemed to go with the FLH...It's been off and stored in various places with little or no care for about 25 years, but it's complete...except for the windshield, which seems to have disappeared over the years..I've been thinking about installing the Calafia on the Drifter...The obvious problems will be fabbing mountings, but since it's a frame mount, the function will definitely make it worth the effort. So far, I've only been able to find one picture of the fairing, installed on the FLH, back in like 1982..