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Johnod
Posted on Friday, October 31, 2014 - 11:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Did all S2Ts come stock with the lower fairings?
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Court
Posted on Friday, October 31, 2014 - 11:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yes.

Here's what some of the prototypes looked like.













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Johnod
Posted on Friday, October 31, 2014 - 11:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks Court.

Do they actually provide much protection?
Any heat problems with them on?
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Court
Posted on Saturday, November 01, 2014 - 12:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Worked fine in the 44 states I tried them in . . .

:-)

My legs, clad in my Aerostich, fit nicely inside of them. They seemed to keep the rain and some breeze off me.

I never had any heat problems except the pipe bring the fairing (see above photo). Al my Aerostich's carry the "Mark of the Thunderbolt".

And . . well . . gosh . . look how happy I looked.

:-)

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Johnod
Posted on Saturday, November 01, 2014 - 09:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You do look kinda happy don't you?
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Phelan
Posted on Saturday, November 01, 2014 - 10:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I found and added lowers to my S2T since it didn't have them when I got it (used). They add decent protection, though not as much as I'd like. I kinda push the limits of rideable weather though. On days above 50-55 degrees they are great, but I ride in 30-40* weather in the mornings this time of year ao I still feel plenty of windchill on my legs.
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Johnod
Posted on Saturday, November 01, 2014 - 10:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Phelan, any additional brackets need to be found to mount them?
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Phelan
Posted on Saturday, November 01, 2014 - 10:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

P clamps with nuts and bolts to hold them on, 3 for each lower. You can get them at Lowe's or Home Depot though, dirt cheap. 1 1/4" if I remember correctly.
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Johnod
Posted on Saturday, November 01, 2014 - 11:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks, I had to look up P clamp, never heard them called that before.
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Phelan
Posted on Saturday, November 01, 2014 - 11:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yeah my lowers came with the P clamps but I had to get some to hold the rear of the saddlebag bracket to the frame. They were like $1.50 or so for the pair. Always check Lowe's, Sutherlands, or Home Depot for hardware before ordering expensive stuff. Specialty grade 8 bolts are one thing, but P clamps, wellnuts and general bolts/screws are way cheaper at these department stores. I replaced all the wellnuts on my bike for under $15 from Sutherlands.
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Two_seasons
Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2014 - 01:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I would add that the lowers fairing seem to aid with airflow to the rear cylinder.

Actually, there are 4 clamps you will need. 1 #18 clamp and 3 # 17 clamps. The #18 requires the clip nut as it goes on the right side top rear and would not allow for screw/nut application with the frame configuration.

You can still get the clamps. I ordered the #17 clamps from Hal's two weeks ago.

Finally, in the looks category, the fairing lowers do set the bike apart.
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Two_seasons
Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2014 - 02:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Here is the Buell Part Numbers you'll need...

Left fairing, primed only, 58890-94Y
Left fairing, Parkway Blue, 58922-96Y
Left fairing, Quicksilver metallic, 58924-96Y

Right fairing, primed only, 58891-94Y
Right fairing, Parkway Blue, 58919-96Y
Right fairing, Quicksilver metallic, 58921-96Y

Clamp, #17 (3), 62740-95Y
Clamp, #18 (1), 62741-95Y
Clipnut, (1), 58235-94Y

From the hardware store...

Screw, (6) you decide length
Nylon washers, (6)
Lockwasher, (4), or you could use a nylok nut
Nut, (3), or you could use a nylok nut

If you require the actual Buell Part Numbers for the hardware, I could add them to this thread.
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Phelan
Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2014 - 08:29 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Whoops, TS is right. The top front of the lowers is held in by the tank cover screws, not a P clamp. I forgot about that.
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Johnod
Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2014 - 01:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks for all the info, who is Hal's?
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Two_seasons
Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2014 - 03:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hal's HD/EBR in New Berlin Wisconsin. Good Buell/EBR support.
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Johnod
Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2014 - 04:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

2 seasons, do they actually have fairing lowers?
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Two_seasons
Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2014 - 06:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm not sure they have them on hand, but they may be able to order them for you.

Mine came with them when I bought it 2 years ago.

You may also want to post in the BadWeb Classifieds for WANTED parts. Here's the link...
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/21/ 1022.html?1414952278
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Johnod
Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2014 - 07:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yes I probably will do that.
As I don't yet have the bike in my possession, I don't want to jinx anything by buying parts first.

Logic! : )
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Johnod
Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2014 - 07:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Phelan

I sent you a PM.
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Phelan
Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2014 - 07:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hi John, for whatever reason I haven't been receiving PMs. I think it has to do with hotmail filtering, which sucks. Please email me at phelan_z06@hotmail.com. Thanks!
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