01. Here is the MS Batwing H-D fairing assembled and ready to mount to the bike. In about 20 minutes we had the Trigger Lock mount kit, the 5-inch windshield, along with the chrome trim and the side wind deflectors installed and ready for the bike. After thinking about it if we had a second set of trigger mounts we could use the same fairing for multiple bikes, say if you also had a Softail.01. Here is the MS Batwing H-D fairing assembled and ready to mount to the bike. In about Looking for ways to keep you comfortable on road trips is what Memphis Shades is all about; from the detachable windshield to its line of fairings. We happened to stop by Freedom Cycles in Orange, California, to pick up some brake parts and saw the box from Memphis Shades (MS) sitting there and asked what it was. We were told it was a detachable fairing for a Road King. But the fairing can be mounted to a long list of bikes using the Memphis Trigger Lock mounting system. The Trigger Lock system allows the rider to quickly and easily remove the Memphis Shades windshield or fairing without the use of any tools. The company was founded in 1974 in the family barn in Rossville, Tennessee, by designer and manufacturer Allen Mueller. MS made a name for itself in aftermarket windshields and fairings for Harley-Davidsons, then added metric cruisers and custom motorcycles. Now operating out of a state-of-the-art, 84,000-square-foot manufacturing facility not far from the barn where it all began, the company's product line has evolved to include a wide selection of models, colors, and styles. MS windshields and fairings are Department of Transportation (DOT) approved and conform to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). All parts are made in the USA and are available through Parts Unlimited dealers. This was a very easy install and can be done in any home garage or driveway. We had our camera with us so we could take a few shots of the install and see just how easy it is to install. PARTS LIST Batwing Fairing $229.95 Trigger Lock Mounting Kit $137.95 5-inch windshield $69.95 14-inch windshield $87.95 Slotted chrome windshield trim $39.95 Wind deflectors $24.95 02. Here is the detachable mounting kit for the Road King. This includes the mounting plates in chrome (can be ordered in black finish), and four bushing inserts and grommets. This kit also includes an Allen wrench to make adjustments to the fairing once it is in place. We'll get to that in a bit.02. Here is the detachable mounting kit for the Road King. This includes the mounting pla 03. The intended victim was a '99 Road King with a set of 16-inch apes and a custom top-mounted tach and shift light. With a stock windshield, both of these add-ons would be in the way and would not fit right.03. The intended victim was a '99 Road King with a set of 16-inch apes and a custom top-m 04. To get started, Devin installed the two mounting plates onto the fairing keeping the bolts snug. The small tab goes on the bottom of the fairing; the big one goes on the top. The tabs point in towards the headlight and can be adjusted once the fairing is on the bike.04. To get started, Devin installed the two mounting plates onto the fairing keeping the 05. Next, the four stock acorn bolts were removed from the top and bottom of the headlight housing along with the light bar.05. Next, the four stock acorn bolts were removed from the top and bottom of the headligh 06. Devin removed the stock rubber grommets and replaced them with the MS bushing assembly making sure that the flat washer (arrow) was on the outer side with the acorn nut so that the light bar would still slide into place.06. Devin removed the stock rubber grommets and replaced them with the MS bushing assembl 07. Devin reinstalled the light bar and tightened down the acorn nuts to factory specs. With the grommets in place, the bike still looked stock.07. Devin reinstalled the light bar and tightened down the acorn nuts to factory specs. W 08. The fairing brackets were then placed onto the lower MS grommets between the light bar and the headlight housing.08. The fairing brackets were then placed onto the lower MS grommets between the light ba 09. Devin lined up the top mount (with the locking mechanism) to the top grommet. He then engaged the locking mechanism by sliding the lever forward to open it up and latched it to the grommet. Once in place, the spring-loaded lock could close.09. Devin lined up the top mount (with the locking mechanism) to the top grommet. He then 10. Once the fairing was in place, Devin was able to make height and placement adjustments with the mounting brackets. They are slotted so the fairing could move forward or backward (arrows) to clear the non-stock handlebars and/or line up with the headlight housing for a perfect fit.10. Once the fairing was in place, Devin was able to make height and placement adjustment 11. With the fairing installed, the bike was already taking on a new look. The next thing Devin needed to do was pick the correct size windshield.11. With the fairing installed, the bike was already taking on a new look. The next thing 12. We had both ends to pick from: a low 5-inch windshield to a taller 14-inch. The windshields are made from Lucite acrylic and will last for years with proper care. Check out the MS website for cleaning instructions.12. We had both ends to pick from: a low 5-inch windshield to a taller 14-inch. The winds 13. Along with the windshield, Devin added the chrome slotted windshield trim. He started with the center hole using the supplied hardware.13. Along with the windshield, Devin added the chrome slotted windshield trim. He started 14. Next, a set of wind deflectors were installed to the fairing using the pre-drilled mounting holes (arrows) to extend the lower fairing surface. This will give your ride a smooth downward airflow.14. Next, a set of wind deflectors were installed to the fairing using the pre-drilled mo 15. Here is 5-foot, 10-inch Devin with the 14-inch windshield. This will direct the wind just over his head and eliminate buffeting.15. Here is 5-foot, 10-inch Devin with the 14-inch windshield. This will direct the wind 16. Here is the 5-inch windshield installed. It may look cooler but as you can see this will put the windstream right at his forehead.16. Here is the 5-inch windshield installed. It may look cooler but as you can see this w 17. At 6-foot 1-inch, the 14-inch windshield puts the windstream right at my forehead. I would be better off with the optional 15- or 16-inch windshield.17. At 6-foot 1-inch, the 14-inch windshield puts the windstream right at my forehead. I 18. With the 5-inch windshield, you can see that the wind stream would be right at my chin. This could make the air push up under a full-face helmet. This is why MS recommends you going to your local dealer for sizing for the most accurate fitment.18. With the 5-inch windshield, you can see that the wind stream would be right at my chi 19. There you have it. In less than an hour we had the fairing installed and even tried a few different-sized windshields for the best fitment and comfort. It gave the bike a new look and a more comfortable ride.19. There you have it. In less than an hour we had the fairing installed and even tried a Sources Freedom Cycles (714) 628-0049 freedomcyclesoc.com Memphis Shades (901) 853-0293 memphisshades.com By Ernie Lopez Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
