My Fairing W.I.P

[bluerstd08]

Here is some progress on my fairing. A friend helped me make the brackets out of plywood as templates to scan into the water-jet machine. As for paint I'm thinkin I'm gonna go with black for now, just to get rid of that white.

 

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn195/xxMPWATERDAWGxx/0913101329.jpg

 

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn195/xxMPWATERDAWGxx/0912101249.jpg

[mountainhorsega]

Got any closer pics?

[bluerstd08]

I'll work on that. Using a cell phone to document the progress. I'm gonna strip it down this weekend and do some painting, and clean up the edges a little bit.

[hunter 1500]

What make of fairing is that? I adapted the fairing that I had on my LC1500 to fit the RSTD and it was real easy.

[bluerstd08]

The fairing is off of a 1993 HD Electra Glide Police bike. I had to do some cutting to get rid of the headlight mount and of the inner to make room for the speedo. It wasnt too bad, just used a dremel and a steady hand. I just got the aluminum brackets made today and will be sanding some tonight and finish up by the weekend. I'm gonna paint it black for the time being.

[mountainhorsega]

Didn't take any pics of the work in progress but, can give some descriptions if you want.

Looking good

[hunter 1500]

The fairing is off of a 1993 HD Electra Glide Police bike. I had to do some cutting to get rid of the headlight mount and of the inner to make room for the speedo. It wasnt too bad, just used a dremel and a steady hand. I just got the aluminum brackets made today and will be sanding some tonight and finish up by the weekend. I'm gonna paint it black for the time being.

 

This is mine. It was easy to adapt. Had to take the plastic parts for the quick disconnect windshield and the top holes on the fairing bracket fit right on. I then just made a brace to go to the lower one and it was done. I've since had the fairing painted with Colorite paint. Pricey but well worth it because the match is perfect.

http://venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=41001

[bluerstd08]

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn195/xxMPWATERDAWGxx/sanding.jpg

 

Sanding is slow buts its coming along a little bit at a time. During lunch break at work

[bluerstd08]

Almost finished sanding now and added a Clearview windshield with vent and recurve to the HD fairing. The 3 hold will fit the 5 hole with a little bit of grinding.

[bluerstd08]

Here are some updated photos. Hoping to have it primed by tomorrow night.

 

 

 

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn195/xxMPWATERDAWGxx/0921100903.jpg

 

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn195/xxMPWATERDAWGxx/0920101159.jpg

 

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn195/xxMPWATERDAWGxx/091810234902.jpg

[hunter 1500]

It's getting there. Your bike looks a lot like what I have done with mine. I have the same cup holder even. I have a luggage rack on the back fender. Did you go with the Colorite paint. Like I said I used it and the reducer from them and the painter used his clear coat and it is a perfect match.

[bluerstd08]

I went to Napa and they used a "Spectrophotometer" to take a picture. I have an old family friend that owns a body shop and is gonna spray it for me. Hopefully have it cosmetically finished with in a week.

 

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn195/xxMPWATERDAWGxx/0923100844.jpg

 

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn195/xxMPWATERDAWGxx/0924100827.jpg

[hunter 1500]

Looks ready for paint.

[bluerstd08]

Here are a few more. Paint comes in 2 weeks. Working on the electronics for now. I miss my tunes.

 

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn195/xxMPWATERDAWGxx/Readytoride.jpg

 

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn195/xxMPWATERDAWGxx/Rearseat.jpg

 

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn195/xxMPWATERDAWGxx/Seats.jpg

 

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn195/xxMPWATERDAWGxx/Stereo.jpg

[bluerstd08]

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn195/xxMPWATERDAWGxx/fairing.jpg

 

Thought I'd update this thread as well. Its been a while.

[hunter 1500]

Looking good. Did you use the factory paint from colorite?

[bluerstd08]

No, I went to NAPA and they matched it using a camera thing. $34.00 in paint vs colorite price. Its a really close match.

 

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn195/xxMPWATERDAWGxx/IMG_1140.jpg

 

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn195/xxMPWATERDAWGxx/IMG_1141.jpg

 

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn195/xxMPWATERDAWGxx/IMG_1142.jpg

[Squidley]

Nice work....looks great