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| eagleone | | Set |  |  | | Reg. Date | : | 27/02/2011 | | Posts | : | 51 | | Location | : | Johnston, Rhode Island, United States |
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| | Posted : 17 Sep 2011 - 01:03 Post title : Batwing and Hardbag Kit | | | Willie and Max is looking for a Thunderbird owner that lives in Wisconsin that would be interested in letting them use your bike for fitting there new Touring Kits. I would let them use my bike in a heart beat but I live in RI. I know they are owned by DOWCO which makes Iron Rider Bags and other Items. Also by talking with them at shows they make the hard bags for all the bike manufacturers. Also told they are in talks with Triumph. Anyway anybody interested in this let me know.
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| EnGage | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 14/07/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,155 | | Location | : | Grand Rapids, MI, United States |
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| | Posted : 17 Sep 2011 - 14:40 Post title : Re: Batwing and Hardbag Kit (Re: eagleone) | | | Sounds like a job for Fast Eddy. He lives in WI and sells the stuff.
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| eagleone | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 27/02/2011 | | Posts | : | 51 | | Location | : | Johnston, Rhode Island, United States |
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| | Posted : 17 Sep 2011 - 21:56 Post title : Re: Batwing and Hardbag Kit (Re: EnGage) | | | Does he really ? There is something in it for who ever gives up there bike for fitment.. I wish I could cause I'm very interested in there set up.
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| fasteddy | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 16/10/2008 | | Posts | : | 963 | | Location | : | Wisconsin, United States |
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| | Posted : 18 Sep 2011 - 15:07 Post title : Re: Batwing and Hardbag Kit (Re: eagleone) | | | I'll get a hold of them. Have spoke with them in the past. They began their business making saddlebags for Triumph because there were none out there to fit the bikes in the 60's. Sounds like somethings never change.
I just e-mailed them, will call tomorrow if I don't get a rapid response.
eddy
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| eagleone | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 27/02/2011 | | Posts | : | 51 | | Location | : | Johnston, Rhode Island, United States |
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| | Posted : 18 Sep 2011 - 16:10 Post title : Re: Batwing and Hardbag Kit (Re: fasteddy) | | | Eddy here is the e-mail sent to me after talking with them
Hi David ???
Thanks for your support!
We have the Triumph Thunderbird on our list of fits that were going to be working on over the next 6 mos ??? please get the word out... if anyone is Wisconsin we'd like to work with them to get this fitment going!
Again thanks for your continued support!
Ride Safe,
Angela
Angela Lettenberger
Marketing Supervisor
Dowco Inc.
Dowco Power Sports ??? Willie & Max ??? Dowco Marine
P: (920) 682-7796 ext. 108
F: (920) 682-1889
www.dowco-inc.com
www.dowcopowersports.com
www.willieandmax.com
www.dowcomarine.com
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| fasteddy | | Chaac | | | | Reg. Date | : | 16/10/2008 | | Posts | : | 963 | | Location | : | Wisconsin, United States |
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| | Posted : 18 Sep 2011 - 16:44 Post title : Re: Batwing and Hardbag Kit (Re: eagleone) | | | Thanks David, I will move on this tomorrow. Great excuse for a 5 hour ride!
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| phantom98 | | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 25/05/2010 | | Posts | : | 24 | | Location | : | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
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| | Posted : 22 Feb 2012 - 22:06 Post title : Re: Batwing and Hardbag Kit (Re: fasteddy) | | | Any progress on this? (That is the set up I am looking for. I'm not a big fan of the Corbin.)
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| thanks4thefish42 | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 11/11/2010 | | Posts | : | 269 | | Location | : | High Springs, FL, United States |
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| | Posted : 25 Feb 2012 - 03:23 Post title : Re: Batwing and Hardbag Kit (Re: phantom98) | | | Dowco has been really good with replacing my Guardian bike cover that wore out after 2 seasons. They asked for a small part of it and promptly sent me a new one. Really good customer service.
I would be really interested in both hard bags and a fairing as well.
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BMW R90/6-Luftmeister fairing
Calling upon my years of experience, I froze at the controls. ~Stirling Moss
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| points152001 | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 16/07/2012 | | Posts | : | 10 | | Location | : | Boise, ID, United States |
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| | Posted : 23 Oct 2012 - 20:14 Post title : Re: Batwing and Hardbag Kit (Re: thanks4thefish42) | | | they list it in the willie and max pdf catalog on the website.
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| Daycruiser | | Chaac | | | Reg. Date | : | 08/11/2011 | | Posts | : | 704 | | Location | : | Garner, NC, United States |
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| | Posted : 23 Oct 2012 - 21:32 Post title : Re: Batwing and Hardbag Kit (Re: points152001) | | | I put my name in the hat with Willie and Max for a full kit when it's ready for the TBird. Hope Eddy can work with them to get the fitment squared away. This is very encouraging.
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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 : 24 Oct 2012 - 01:49 Post title : Re: Batwing and Hardbag Kit (Re: Daycruiser) | | |
It will be interesting to see what Willie and Max come up with for a touring kit, I'm also interested in a quick release fairing other than OEM windshields.
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| bondage007 | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 18/07/2011 | | Posts | : | 263 | | Location | : | Glocester, Rhode Island, United States |
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| | Posted : 24 Oct 2012 - 23:00 Post title : Re: Batwing and Hardbag Kit (Re: eagleone) | | | Howdy neighbor
Sounds very interesting I would probably be interested too. Where are you located, I'm in between Snake Hill and route 6 in Glocester.
John
| 2010 Thunderbird Factory 1700, Uni Filter, Hogslayers, 7" Adjure Headlamp Lamp Upgrade
"When injustice becomes law rebellion becomes duty"
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| Jango | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 22/02/2011 | | Posts | : | 196 | | Location | : | Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
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| | Posted : 26 Oct 2012 - 11:24 Post title : Re: Batwing and Hardbag Kit (Re: bondage007) | | | Check out Tsukayu
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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 : 27 Oct 2012 - 03:56 Post title : Re: Batwing and Hardbag Kit (Re: Jango) | | | Is that a quick release fairing, similar to what is on the Triumph OEM windshield brackets? Does Tsukayu make that Fairing for the T-Bird, or did you modify the brackets from a Honda or Harley designated fairing? Looks great and thanks for the info..
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| Jango | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 22/02/2011 | | Posts | : | 196 | | Location | : | Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
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| | Posted : 27 Oct 2012 - 11:52 Post title : Re: Batwing and Hardbag Kit (Re: Habuba) | | | It is quick release and I did not have to modify anything. I only spent a little extra time making sure the alignment was good so it would release easily. Tsukayu does not know they make the batwing for the Bird. I had them give me some dimensions and it fit perfect. This pic shows the mounting on fork tubes. You can also look in my album for other pics. This is the small batwing for dyna , sportster. I bought without radio & speakers because I heard their speakers are weak. I have polk marine front and 6x9 rear so I can hear my music at nearly all speeds. If I were to do it again I'd buy what they offer now since they now have handlebar control option. They did not have this when I bought mine. I can always upgrade speakers anytime. By the way, 3 bolt Harley replacement windshields fit it as does the Kury batwing mirrors which I upgraded to.
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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 : 27 Oct 2012 - 22:56 Post title : Re: Batwing and Hardbag Kit (Re: Jango) | | | Good to know information, I've been looking at the Reckless fairing with stereo, Link At this time I,m still looking at what's available on the market and not in a big hurry to buy, only until I'm completely convinced it will work for me. Thanks
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| davetac1 | | Thunderbird | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,379 | | Location | : | Haverhill, Ma., United States |
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| | Posted : 28 Oct 2012 - 18:55 Post title : Re: Batwing and Hardbag Kit (Re: Jango) | | | I like the bat wing fairing ya have on your bike.But what really caught my eye is all the oil on the ground under the kick stand. Dave!!!
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| Daycruiser | | Chaac | | | Reg. Date | : | 08/11/2011 | | Posts | : | 704 | | Location | : | Garner, NC, United States |
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| | Posted : 28 Oct 2012 - 19:52 Post title : Re: Batwing and Hardbag Kit (Re: davetac1) | | | Tsukayu lists the Thunderbird with the Small Batwing Fairing.
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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 : 28 Oct 2012 - 23:56 Post title : Re: Batwing and Hardbag Kit (Re: Daycruiser) | | |
Daycruiser wrote:
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If I were to order today, Tsukayu appears to be the only Batwing available, except for the Corbin. I would go for the Tsukayu. I guess the only thing small about the Small Batwing Fairing is the area for the 6 inch headlight, which makes the Reckless Fairing a no go.
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| Daycruiser | | Chaac | | | Reg. Date | : | 08/11/2011 | | Posts | : | 704 | | Location | : | Garner, NC, United States |
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| | Posted : 29 Oct 2012 - 09:17 Post title : Re: Batwing and Hardbag Kit (Re: Habuba) | | | Corbin told me about 2 weeks ago they no longer offer a fairing for the TBird. Reckless also told me they won't fit a Bird either and no interest in the Bird. Tsukayu and at some point down the road Willie and Max.
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| Jango | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 22/02/2011 | | Posts | : | 196 | | Location | : | Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
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| | Posted : 29 Oct 2012 - 12:17 Post title : Re: Batwing and Hardbag Kit (Re: davetac1) | | | That oil issue was my fault by an accidental overfill.
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| Jango | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 22/02/2011 | | Posts | : | 196 | | Location | : | Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
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| | Posted : 29 Oct 2012 - 12:19 Post title : Re: Batwing and Hardbag Kit (Re: Habuba) | | | You can always change out to the America or Speedmaster headlights like some some have in here and then you have a lot more options on Batwings. Something to consider.
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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 : 30 Oct 2012 - 02:23 Post title : Re: Batwing and Hardbag Kit (Re: Jango) | | |
Jango wrote:
You can always change out to the America or Speedmaster headlights like some some have in here and then you have a lot more options on Batwings. Something to consider. |
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Thanks for the reminder, I have an'04 TBA in the garage next to the Bird, that just may be a switch of headlights in the near future. 
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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 : 18 Nov 2012 - 02:25 Post title : Re: Batwing and Hardbag Kit (Re: Habuba) | | | After a little more checking on options, I'm about ready to go with the Tsukayu painted black to match and the stereo with remote. I do have one question about the fairings wind buffeting. Do you feel that the height of the windshield plays much in the factor? I prefer to be able to just see over the windshield and seeing that i"m only 5'7", I'll probably go with the 5" shield. Any input on wind buffeting reduction?
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| Jango | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 22/02/2011 | | Posts | : | 196 | | Location | : | Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
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| | Posted : 19 Nov 2012 - 12:37 Post title : Re: Batwing and Hardbag Kit (Re: Habuba) | | | I'm 6'2" and started with the 8" then ordered a 10" but both caused buffeting. The Batwing is slightly adjustable with 3 angle options when mounting which would factor in on the buffeting. Mine is in the last bolt hole forward meaning it's angled towards me which would increase wind flow. I left it that way because I like the look and fit. How much it influences buffeting I can't say. I ended up ordering a Harley 3 bolt shield 12 3/4" that works just fine and I can still see over it. The 10" wasn't bad but the wind still caught me on top and also really buffeted my passenger. I would think the 8 might be a better fit for you but I can't say for sure. I have both the 8 and 10 in new condition and you can have either or both for very little.
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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 : 20 Nov 2012 - 03:30 Post title : Re: Batwing and Hardbag Kit (Re: Jango) | | |
Jango wrote:
I'm 6'2" and started with the 8" then ordered a 10" but both caused buffeting. The Batwing is slightly adjustable with 3 angle options when mounting which would factor in on the buffeting. Mine is in the last bolt hole forward meaning it's angled towards me which would increase wind flow. I left it that way because I like the look and fit. How much it influences buffeting I can't say. I ended up ordering a Harley 3 bolt shield 12 3/4" that works just fine and I can still see over it. The 10" wasn't bad but the wind still caught me on top and also really buffeted my passenger. I would think the 8 might be a better fit for you but I can't say for sure. I have both the 8 and 10 in new condition and you can have either or both for very little. |
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| intimidator32 | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 12/05/2012 | | Posts | : | 913 | | Location | : | lexington, ky, United States |
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| | Posted : 22 Nov 2012 - 18:25 Post title : Re: Batwing and Hardbag Kit (Re: Habuba) | | | yeah i agree ,habuba, that memphis shade shield looks a lot better than the standard shield and wont have to be as tall to put the wind over your head. i wonder if the tsukayu fairing is available without the stereo stuff?
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