Harley Ultra Fairing Install

[chief]

I 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.

[AZCaveman]

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.  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.

[bambam0099]

I 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

[Old Drifter]

Yes 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.

Look 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#customerReviews

[pcarrell]

Hmmm, I was always lead to believe that they were the same, but maybe not?

[greenbarn]

Yes 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.

[bambam0099]

I got a reply from Memphis Shades and they tell me that their brackets for the 1500 FI Classic does not fit the 1500 Drifter.

[greenbarn]

The 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.

[bambam0099]

The 800 and the 1500 have the same front end, which is shared with the F.I. Classic.  (NOT the carbed one)

Are you sure?  I need memphis shades brackets for a Tsukayu fairing and the classic and drifter don't seem to be compatible/interchangeable

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

[Troll]

Thanks for the vote of confidence...I just might try a test install after Drift-In.

[Drift1]

Wish you the best on the lottery deal .... but if anyone can achieve this mod it would be one with your capabilities

[Troll]

I 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..

[Drift1]

Troll that set up would look great on your ride with the radio mount and all .

[Troll]

All 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..

[moosewing3]

Harleymanz, did you ever sell that fairing? If not where are you located? I might be interested.

[pcarrell]

Did they ever make the brackets for this for the drifter? I would be very interested. If it will fit the 1500. does that mean it will fit the 800 also?

The 800 and the 1500 have the same front end, which is shared with the F.I. Classic.  (NOT the carbed one)

[Drift1]

Harleymanz where's the pics ?

[Harleymanz]

I have a fairing and radio on my 1500 drifter which I will be removing soon.  I am going to replace it with a windshield . It is mounted to the windscreen brackets.

I will sell the fairing and brackets and radio and speakers for 300 plus shipping.

[jamey wright]

Did they ever make the brackets for this for the drifter? I would be very interested. If it will fit the 1500. does that mean it will fit the 800 also?

[rawv]

I bought a  Hoppe fairing on craigslist  its new never installed  the only thing is I had to make the brackets which he lost in a move but they weren't  that hard...I couldn't pass this up I checked on hoppes website and they wanted $1100 bucks for just the fairing no stereo and I got it from this guy for $225 (no stereo) no kidding and another $80 bucks in shipping from San Diego to Toledo Ohio ... I'm going to paint it today at the shop then a clutch rebuild at the end of the week.       

[La Douche]

im considering buying a universal batwing but not sure what to do about the mounts....

i dont care about an inner fairing, just want something "pretty" upfront blocking the wind

if i could find a used harley one id try it out but non on cl in my area

[chief]

No, the front end is closer to the classic. I'm supposed to take my 1500 over to them as a model for them to use for brackets, etc. Hopefully sometime this month.

[La Douche]

ver get anywhere with this?

[La Douche]

When i first got my drifter i saw batwings on ebay for them, now i see them for all the other vulcans but no ours

[rawv]

I found a fairing at Reckless Cycles in Tenn. ..what I need to find out is if a 1500 Nomad has the same front end as a 1500 Drifter I believe they do..they sell the fairing for $350 no stereo and unpainted but it does come with an 8" windshield I think I'm going to go that route cause its easier than trying to adapt a HD fairing.. they do sell finished fairings also . www.recklessmotorcycles.com.