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Kiam | Set | | Reg. Date | : | 27/07/2012 | Posts | : | 27 | Location | : | United States |
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| Posted : 07 Jun 2013 - 15:55 Post title : Memphis Shades Batwing Fairing for 2012 Thunderbird | | Hello all, does anyone have experience with installing a Memphis Shades Batwing Fairing on their 2012 Thunderbird? If so, which model listed on the Memphis Shades site (Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki or Yamaha), would be the correct fit for the Tbird? I hear there are other batwing fairing options like Corbin (expensive) and Tsukayu (don't want a radio or radio mount). Am I relegated to picking from either of those two or is their hope using the Memphis Shades option? Thanks!
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Sensiblepete | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 20/08/2011 | Posts | : | 158 | Location | : | Sweden |
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| Posted : 07 Jun 2013 - 16:41 Post title : Re: Memphis Shades Batwing Fairing for 2012 Thunderbird (Re: Kiam) | | Tsukayu is not a bad option, before painting I blanked off the speaker openings and use the "radio" opening as a glove compartment
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johnmark | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 01/06/2013 | Posts | : | 53 | Location | : | owensboro, kentucky, United States |
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| Posted : 07 Jun 2013 - 20:30 Post title : Re: Memphis Shades Batwing Fairing for 2012 Thunderbird (Re: Kiam) | | been trying to get memphis shades to e-mail me back. sent three so far no reply. they list ours on their ads in magazines but wewb site doesn't get us there. willieandmax also list our bike for their fairing and bag kit but again no replys. anybody out there have this yet?
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SeanS | Jupiter | | | Reg. Date | : | 17/10/2009 | Posts | : | 1,179 | Location | : | Matlock, Derbyshire UK, United Kingdom |
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| Posted : 07 Jun 2013 - 20:36 Post title : Re: Memphis Shades Batwing Fairing for 2012 Thunderbird (Re: Kiam) | | Sorry but have to say it. Why
Why ruin something so beautiful
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BlueNose | Thor | | | Reg. Date | : | 29/09/2009 | Posts | : | 2,478 | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| Posted : 07 Jun 2013 - 20:44 Post title : Re: Memphis Shades Batwing Fairing for 2012 Thunderbird (Re: Kiam) | |
Kiam wrote:
Hello all, does anyone have experience with installing a Memphis Shades Batwing Fairing on their 2012 Thunderbird? If so, which model listed on the Memphis Shades site (Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki or Yamaha), would be the correct fit for the Tbird? I hear there are other batwing fairing options like Corbin (expensive) and Tsukayu (don't want a radio or radio mount). Am I relegated to picking from either of those two or is their hope using the Memphis Shades option? Thanks! |
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Kiam | Set | | Reg. Date | : | 27/07/2012 | Posts | : | 27 | Location | : | United States |
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| Posted : 07 Jun 2013 - 22:43 Post title : Re: Memphis Shades Batwing Fairing for 2012 Thunderbird (Re: BlueNose) | | Well riding in the Northeast I need a solution that affords me protection in rain and wind. The batwing looks like it gives some hand protection, some wind protection and as crazy as it may sound, I kind of like the look! What other options are out there?
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intimidator32 | Chaac | | | Reg. Date | : | 12/05/2012 | Posts | : | 913 | Location | : | lexington, ky, United States |
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| Posted : 07 Jun 2013 - 23:24 Post title : Re: Memphis Shades Batwing Fairing for 2012 Thunderbird (Re: Kiam) | | Klam, both Daycruiser and Jango have batwing fairings on their bikes. you can look them up on the members page and probably PM them with questions. and of course you could call up fast eddy and he'll give you the skinny on fairings.
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Daycruiser | Chaac | | Reg. Date | : | 08/11/2011 | Posts | : | 704 | Location | : | Garner, NC, United States |
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| Posted : 08 Jun 2013 - 00:58 Post title : Re: Memphis Shades Batwing Fairing for 2012 Thunderbird (Re: intimidator32) | | Ya don't want an ABS Batwing. Go with fiberglass, so much better at the end of the day.
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Daycruiser | Chaac | | Reg. Date | : | 08/11/2011 | Posts | : | 704 | Location | : | Garner, NC, United States |
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| Posted : 08 Jun 2013 - 01:07 Post title : Re: Memphis Shades Batwing Fairing for 2012 Thunderbird (Re: Daycruiser) | | Mine and Jango's are both in this thread: Link
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Kiam | Set | | Reg. Date | : | 27/07/2012 | Posts | : | 27 | Location | : | United States |
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| Posted : 08 Jun 2013 - 02:22 Post title : Re: Memphis Shades Batwing Fairing for 2012 Thunderbird (Re: Daycruiser) | | Thanks for the link and advice! Did you buy direct from Tsukayu or through a dealer?
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Habuba | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 12/12/2010 | Posts | : | 110 | Location | : | New Bern, North Carolina, United States |
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| Posted : 08 Jun 2013 - 06:22 Post title : Re: Memphis Shades Batwing Fairing for 2012 Thunderbird (Re: Kiam) | |
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Kiam | Set | | Reg. Date | : | 27/07/2012 | Posts | : | 27 | Location | : | United States |
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| Posted : 08 Jun 2013 - 14:26 Post title : Re: Memphis Shades Batwing Fairing for 2012 Thunderbird (Re: Habuba) | | Very nice! This is the Tsukayu small batwing or the plain batwing fairing?
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Jango | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 22/02/2011 | Posts | : | 196 | Location | : | Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
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| Posted : 08 Jun 2013 - 18:34 Post title : Re: Memphis Shades Batwing Fairing for 2012 Thunderbird (Re: Kiam) | | That is the small batwing. The plain ones are for the larger head lamp. You will need to also buy the memphis shades fork clamps. The ones that come with the batwing don't fit our forks well. You might need a larger wind screen depending on your height in the saddle to avoid buffeting.
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Phil626 | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 07/10/2010 | Posts | : | 28 | Location | : | Whitby, Ontario, Canada |
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| Posted : 08 Jun 2013 - 20:05 Post title : Re: Memphis Shades Batwing Fairing for 2012 Thunderbird (Re: Habuba) | | Habuba..Nice set up for touring, I would have that batwing just to clip on for those long hauls. What model number is it ? It is a memphis shades yes? This thread is becoming confusing with the three different makes being mentioned......
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Habuba | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 12/12/2010 | Posts | : | 110 | Location | : | New Bern, North Carolina, United States |
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| Posted : 09 Jun 2013 - 06:16 Post title : Re: Memphis Shades Batwing Fairing for 2012 Thunderbird (Re: Phil626) | | Jango is right on, my fairing is the small Tsukayu made for the Thunderbird with the 5" curvey windshield which I based the height on, being able to just looking over it. Works great for me, I,m now in the search for lower wind deflectors to reduce wind flow coming from around the tank. I also now have a Triumph triangle badge center top of the fairing.
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SaltyDog | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/10/2013 | Posts | : | 59 | Location | : | Canada |
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| Posted : 11 Feb 2015 - 15:53 Post title : Re: Memphis Shades Batwing Fairing for 2012 Thunderbird (Re: Habuba) | | Habuba......sent you a PM about this tsukayu fairing of yours
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