At 75 years old, I decided to go to 3 wheels a few years ago and purchased a Freewheeler. Adding this fairing is certainly on my bucket list now that I know how easy the installation will be. Thanks for the excellent video Steve, it's greatly appreciated.
Hey bro..thats awesome...It was actually very easy to do...I know sometimes watching a video makes it look easier than it really is but this is one of those times it was super easy to do. Vector makes it almost effortless to be honest. This fella here I put it on for loves the fairing.
Nice! We had a great time getting it installed as you stated..super easy to do and really changes the bike! Thanks for checking out the video! Be safe!
I got one for my 2015 freewheeler, love it. Easy to put on, hooked up the power the radio sounds great. It took 8 days to get it from vector. Thumbs up from me. Awesome.
Thats awesome Craig..this was done on a buddy of mines freewheeler and we added a crash bar and lower leg fairings with more speakers and he loves it. I thought it would make for a great video after I saw how easy it was to installTakes the guess work out if anyone is on the fence about getting one.
Looking good 👍. The installation was exactly the way I installed a Reckless batwing fairing on my '17 Road King. I went with Reckless because they paint to match.
Thank you for this video! I’m still in a hold out On going to 3 wheels. I know at some point it going to happen! I would prefer to go to the trike but with this option it’s more affordable on the freewheel platform and still have a faring! Chronic pain my whole right side for 10 years now (car accident on the interstate) & diagnosed on June 9th stage 4 lung cancer, it’s spread to bone cancer in my hip, pelvis & spine! There is no cure or remission it’s just whack-a-mole! My other option is to convert my 2014 street glide special to three wheels! I just rebuilt it after being rear ended last November! I still have a few things left to finish it off! Like Boom audio stage II 2 up rear amp not connected correctly! I installed so Harley won’t help! I think it’s some kind of daisy-chain amp to amp that I’m missing! Thanks again Keep your knees in the breeze
Enjoyed your videos very informing. My question is i am put the Vector Batwing Fairing on my 2018 Freewheeler and can't fine an accessory switched connection at fuse box. Using a relay so the power will shut off when bike switch is turned off. Where can i connect to a switched wire to signal the relay?
Steve I'm envious of you you make everything so damn easy I just wish I was as good as you are instead of all thumbs you have a great program love your show
Thank you for checking out the videos! You can do this stuff...just need some confidence and someone to show you how..we all had to learn...im still learning as I go! Thank you for the support!
Good-Day: Steve; Since Harley came out with the Road-Glide 3 and Revamped the Freewheeler. Is there a SharkHead Fairing for the Freewheeler. HAVE A BLESS DAY....
I dont really know any offhand that look exactly like the shark nose but there is a company called WEDGE that makes some that are more square but still has a round headlight..thats about the only one i know of
We did this on my buddies freewheeler and it is still on there. He loves it. super nice fairing easy install but it only comes in vivid black....so you would need to get it painted somewhere near you to match your bike.
This freewheeler is a buddy of mine and he loves it! Shortly after I also installed a set of lowers with 6.5 speakers and an amp...so even more sound! Check out my video here th-cam.com/video/Brc7CetNwfo/w-d-xo.html
SIK what is the cost for parts & labor to install a min-fairing with infotainment system? I was comparing the 2023 Freewheeler and RG3 Trike black which is $ 4100 difference
you're probably looking at about 2000 for the upgrade but you have to remember those have a more rigid fairing than this style. That being said, there is nothing wrong with this style but its not the same...just something to chew on.
Great to see you back on here brother...THANK GOD you got rid of that "creepy" break in segment on your videos where you come rolling in lookun like something out of a slasher movie!!! The faring definitely gave the Trike a totally different attitude. Head on youde think it was a tri glide.... Only thing is...you forgot the torque specs putting the tank back on and you forgot to put the lower fork farings back on but Im thinking the cust. Didnt want them put back..
Thanks for checking it out..and yes with the ABS lower fairings you cannot run the little wings on the forks..they will hit when you turn. I often forget torque specs in my videos...I always think about it and then forget..ill add them in the description.
Hey Steve, Can you compare this to the reckless fairing? Vector does not make a fairing without the speaker cutouts. My other option that I’ve been looking at is the reckless fairing. Thoughts on that one
Hey...I dont have a reckless fairing to compare it to on video but ive heard great things about them as well. They are ranked up there with the Vector fairings. I wouldnt be worried ordering from them.
I need so help !!! I have a 2019 Road Glide special and I need to replace the fairing speaker pod !!! The only speaker pod install I have seen was street glide.. help me out
no there is no fuel gauge and im not sure on the cost..the customer purchased it and had me install it..please just give vector a call and they will tell you as there are several different set ups
so my Harley dealership is telling me my 2016 freewheeler does not support the weight of a batwing faring because of the rack. said it damages the neck bushing I think BS. I have a Hoppe batwing. that I want to put on.
put it on....tons of people run a after market fairing on their bike...i swear i hear some of the dumbest stuff from harley dealerships. lol It mounts to the windshield bolts which is mounted to the entire front of the bike...its the same front end as a street glide...so why would it not support it? lol run it steve! Youll be fine
they are lying to you I was a parts and did all the ad ons for new bike customers sold several hoppe fairings foe freewheeler the ony time there was a issue hoppe didn't work with passing lamp kits at the time but we're working on it I have since retired
Asked the owner and he doesnt know...it came that way when he bought it used...i looked online too see if i could find them...I do know they are stick on and not strap on bras...and they are thick. Sorry I cannot help you more on that
Did this to my 2015 Harley freewheeler went with the hoppy's kit it had kicker 6x9s and touch screen I would play music videos for parking lot pimp points wish I had never sold it LoL 😎🇺🇸🇨🇱
Hey Daniel sorry late on the reply. But yeah those kits are nice...the guy we did this for is supper happy with the install for sure. Take care and ride safe.
@@israelcampos996 negative your hd is wrong. 2013 and older are 5.2 ...14 and up are 6.5. All speakers 14 and up are 6.5 in fairing and lower fairings.
No I did not install this one...however the system is really easy to hook up. Ive heard nothing about it voiding warranties either. It literally just moves your shifter rod and shifts the bike. Plus no aftermarket mod will blanket void your warranty. Different areas of the bike might be voided but not the whole warranty ...no reason this should void anything though.
@@sikbaggers thanks, im looking into a setup like that. I lost my left leg due to an aneurysm 2 years ago. Im pretty good at getting around with my prosthetic leg but i cant shift up & down. Thanks again for your help. Also i found the video very helpful with the batwing installation .
@@timothysharp2660 Hey Timothy...its the Pingel shifter here www.pingelonline.com/electric-shifter-kits/77901-electric-speed-shifter-kit-h-d-fl-2007-2014-tri-glide-2009-2014.asp not sure on your year but this is the one that's installed on this bike. This guy is in the same situation and loves it. There are complete directions on the install and I have contacted them before via phone with questions and they always answer and was a great help. Pretty good system as far as I can tell. I disconnected the battery for the audio upgrades and then it wouldnt shift...I contacted them just to find out that you have to hold down the shift button for 10 seconds to re engage it after disconnecting the battery. Pretty simple but I was stressing I messed something up lol
Has anyone with a Freewheeler checked to see if their mpg changed. I ride to bike rallys, last one 2023 Sturgis about 3900 miles so with this type of batwing its important to me to know about mpg. Normal mpg with oem 17" detachable windshield is about 42 mpg up to 75mph or so.
Do you think they are still in business? I sent them an email and it returned saying their email box was full. Makes me wonder if anyone is checking any orders or questions.
Techically they dont. The lower fairing technically wont work because you have to modify the steering stabilizer mount to add the engine guard. Modifying the stabilizer is done at your own risk. I shot a video on this on the advanblack channel th-cam.com/video/0d6Ug4WN31I/w-d-xo.html then added an amp and speakers to those on my channel here th-cam.com/video/Brc7CetNwfo/w-d-xo.html
Riding with tunes is so much better especially on road trips
At 75 years old, I decided to go to 3 wheels a few years ago and purchased a Freewheeler.
Adding this fairing is certainly on my bucket list now that I know how easy the installation will be. Thanks for the excellent video Steve, it's greatly appreciated.
Hey bro..thats awesome...It was actually very easy to do...I know sometimes watching a video makes it look easier than it really is but this is one of those times it was super easy to do. Vector makes it almost effortless to be honest. This fella here I put it on for loves the fairing.
Wow, such a gr8 instructional How To video. EXtremely clear step by step. THANK YOU.
Thank you Gary!!
I decide to run one of these on my 08 roadking, great material, super easy install, infinity head unit with Fosgate speakers, great investment!!!
Nice! We had a great time getting it installed as you stated..super easy to do and really changes the bike! Thanks for checking out the video! Be safe!
I got one for my 2015 freewheeler, love it. Easy to put on, hooked up the power the radio sounds great. It took 8 days to get it from vector. Thumbs up from me. Awesome.
Thats awesome Craig..this was done on a buddy of mines freewheeler and we added a crash bar and lower leg fairings with more speakers and he loves it. I thought it would make for a great video after I saw how easy it was to installTakes the guess work out if anyone is on the fence about getting one.
Looking good 👍.
The installation was exactly the way I installed a Reckless batwing fairing on my '17 Road King.
I went with Reckless because they paint to match.
Right on! Yeah there were several it seems to choose form on the market. I think it turned out pretty cool!
Thank you for this video!
I’m still in a hold out On going to 3 wheels. I know at some point it going to happen! I would prefer to go to the trike but with this option it’s more affordable on the freewheel platform and still have a faring!
Chronic pain my whole right side for 10 years now (car accident on the interstate) & diagnosed on June 9th stage 4 lung cancer, it’s spread to bone cancer in my hip, pelvis & spine!
There is no cure or remission it’s just whack-a-mole!
My other option is to convert my 2014 street glide special to three wheels! I just rebuilt it after being rear ended last November! I still have a few things left to finish it off!
Like Boom audio stage II 2 up rear amp not connected correctly!
I installed so Harley won’t help!
I think it’s some kind of daisy-chain amp to amp that I’m missing!
Thanks again
Keep your knees in the breeze
This is a great how to video! Not like some by others that are filled with personal stories and b. s. Thank you brother 👍😎
Thank you david!
Beautiful workmanship resulting in a great looking,comfortable bike.
Thank you sir!
Enjoyed your videos very informing. My question is i am put the Vector Batwing Fairing on my 2018 Freewheeler and can't fine an accessory switched connection at fuse box. Using a relay so the power will shut off when bike switch is turned off. Where can i connect to a switched wire to signal the relay?
Not sure right off hand..get a cheap test light and start poking wires..thats how I would find one.
Steve I'm envious of you you make everything so damn easy I just wish I was as good as you are instead of all thumbs you have a great program love your show
Thank you for checking out the videos! You can do this stuff...just need some confidence and someone to show you how..we all had to learn...im still learning as I go! Thank you for the support!
Good-Day: Steve; Since Harley came out with the Road-Glide 3 and Revamped the Freewheeler. Is there a SharkHead Fairing for the Freewheeler. HAVE A BLESS DAY....
I dont really know any offhand that look exactly like the shark nose but there is a company called WEDGE that makes some that are more square but still has a round headlight..thats about the only one i know of
I got a 2015 freewheeler I also put a vector fairing on. Super easy and the radio sounds great. It took 8 days to get it.👍
Heck yeah...that thing was awesome and it was super easy to put on..they make it effortless, to be honest!
Hi i would love your view on the fairing , just bought a 2016 freewheeler, est of final cost to do this ?? Also black quarts paint
We did this on my buddies freewheeler and it is still on there. He loves it. super nice fairing easy install but it only comes in vivid black....so you would need to get it painted somewhere near you to match your bike.
I wonder how loud it is at highway speeds. Gonna buy one for my heritage but there are no reviews in sounds while driving.
This freewheeler is a buddy of mine and he loves it! Shortly after I also installed a set of lowers with 6.5 speakers and an amp...so even more sound! Check out my video here th-cam.com/video/Brc7CetNwfo/w-d-xo.html
SIK what is the cost for parts & labor to install a min-fairing with infotainment system? I was comparing the 2023 Freewheeler and RG3 Trike black which is $ 4100 difference
you're probably looking at about 2000 for the upgrade but you have to remember those have a more rigid fairing than this style. That being said, there is nothing wrong with this style but its not the same...just something to chew on.
Great to see you back on here brother...THANK GOD you got rid of that "creepy" break in segment on your videos where you come rolling in lookun like something out of a slasher movie!!! The faring definitely gave the Trike a totally different attitude.
Head on youde think it was a tri glide....
Only thing is...you forgot the torque specs putting the tank back on and you forgot to put the lower fork farings back on but Im thinking the cust. Didnt want them put back..
Thanks for checking it out..and yes with the ABS lower fairings you cannot run the little wings on the forks..they will hit when you turn. I often forget torque specs in my videos...I always think about it and then forget..ill add them in the description.
Hey Steve,
Can you compare this to the reckless fairing? Vector does not make a fairing without the speaker cutouts. My other option that I’ve been looking at is the reckless fairing. Thoughts on that one
Hey...I dont have a reckless fairing to compare it to on video but ive heard great things about them as well. They are ranked up there with the Vector fairings. I wouldnt be worried ordering from them.
@@sikbaggers so you would rate the vector fairing top notch?
PS love the videos!! Very informative keepm coming
Only thing I'd change if I was Vector would be to run a switched wire to the headunit so you don't need the on off switch itself, like a normal radio.
you could do that pretty easy by just cutting the switch wire and adding it to a switched wire. thank you for watching!
Would this fairing work for a 2023 harley davidson freewheeler
They are listed as fitting 15 to present but I would give them a call in case the website just inst updated 864-559-8565
I need so help !!! I have a 2019 Road Glide special and I need to replace the fairing speaker pod !!! The only speaker pod install I have seen was street glide.. help me out
watch my Inner fairing removal for the road glide..this link starts at the spot where I take the pods off. th-cam.com/video/UMCPdr8aftA/w-d-xo.html
Definitely what I was looking for. I really dig the freewheeled but had no tunes, til now!
yes sir..not very hard to add the tunes..this customer loved how it turned out.
I have a Harley 10” replacement windshield on my 2020 Street Glide. Will this same windshield fit on this fairing?
It will take any windshield made for to 2013 and older batwing fairings.
I have a 2016 I would like to do this mod to do you have the part numbers?
I dont..im sorry...Give them a call..they are super helpful
How much did that whole fairing come to? speakers and all....and did it come witha a fuel gauge?
no there is no fuel gauge and im not sure on the cost..the customer purchased it and had me install it..please just give vector a call and they will tell you as there are several different set ups
When will you have them for 2020 model
You will have to contact Vector fairings ..I dont sell them. Sorry.
so my Harley dealership is telling me my 2016 freewheeler does not support the weight of a batwing faring because of the rack. said it damages the neck bushing I think BS. I have a Hoppe batwing. that I want to put on.
put it on....tons of people run a after market fairing on their bike...i swear i hear some of the dumbest stuff from harley dealerships. lol It mounts to the windshield bolts which is mounted to the entire front of the bike...its the same front end as a street glide...so why would it not support it? lol run it steve! Youll be fine
they are lying to you I was a parts and did all the ad ons for new bike customers sold several hoppe fairings foe freewheeler the ony time there was a issue hoppe didn't work with passing lamp kits at the time but we're working on it I have since retired
Hell was wondering what is on your rear finders?? Looking to do the same to mine. Helpppp
Asked the owner and he doesnt know...it came that way when he bought it used...i looked online too see if i could find them...I do know they are stick on and not strap on bras...and they are thick. Sorry I cannot help you more on that
It's appreciated all the same..
you are doing a wonderful job.
way to go.
Sorry for the late reply, I just got back from Sturgis..thank you Shawn!
Where can I get wind deflectors for 2016 freewheeler
which type of deflectors sir? there a re a few choices
Did this to my 2015 Harley freewheeler went with the hoppy's kit it had kicker 6x9s and touch screen I would play music videos for parking lot pimp points wish I had never sold it LoL 😎🇺🇸🇨🇱
Hey Daniel sorry late on the reply. But yeah those kits are nice...the guy we did this for is supper happy with the install for sure. Take care and ride safe.
@@sikbaggers finally got my Tri Glide back from my near death experience GOD is good just in time for my birthday
@@sikbaggers I have the same bike. Where did you find the shield for back finders??
What size speakers do I need for my 2018 street glide faring?
They are 6.5" speakers
@@sikbaggers thats what I thought but I looked it up at harley n they said it was a 5.2
I'd hate to buy n them not fitting.
@@israelcampos996 negative your hd is wrong. 2013 and older are 5.2 ...14 and up are 6.5. All speakers 14 and up are 6.5 in fairing and lower fairings.
@@sikbaggers thanks 😊 🙏
I SEE THAT THIS BIKE HAS AN ELECTRIC SHIFTER . DID YOU INSTALL IT ? DO THEY VOID THE HARLEY WARRANTY ?
No I did not install this one...however the system is really easy to hook up. Ive heard nothing about it voiding warranties either. It literally just moves your shifter rod and shifts the bike. Plus no aftermarket mod will blanket void your warranty. Different areas of the bike might be voided but not the whole warranty ...no reason this should void anything though.
@@sikbaggers thanks, im looking into a setup like that. I lost my left leg due to an aneurysm 2 years ago. Im pretty good at getting around with my prosthetic leg but i cant shift up & down. Thanks again for your help. Also i found the video very helpful with the batwing installation .
@@timothysharp2660 Hey Timothy...its the Pingel shifter here www.pingelonline.com/electric-shifter-kits/77901-electric-speed-shifter-kit-h-d-fl-2007-2014-tri-glide-2009-2014.asp not sure on your year but this is the one that's installed on this bike. This guy is in the same situation and loves it. There are complete directions on the install and I have contacted them before via phone with questions and they always answer and was a great help. Pretty good system as far as I can tell. I disconnected the battery for the audio upgrades and then it wouldnt shift...I contacted them just to find out that you have to hold down the shift button for 10 seconds to re engage it after disconnecting the battery. Pretty simple but I was stressing I messed something up lol
Thanks Steve. That looks like a pretty straight forward install. And it looks really nice on the trike.
Yeah for sure..I always wondered about these bolt on fairings..pretty dang nice and super easy install.
love the great video's keep um coming
Thank you Ross! Sorry for the late reply..playing catch up on everything...Take care and ride safe my friend.
Great stuff!
Glad you enjoyed it..thanks for checking it out. Much appreciated.
Has anyone with a Freewheeler checked to see if their mpg changed. I ride to bike rallys, last one 2023 Sturgis about 3900 miles so with this type of batwing its important to me to know about mpg. Normal mpg with oem 17" detachable windshield is about 42 mpg up to 75mph or so.
I’ve got my eye on the Road Glide 3👁️
yeah me too! That thing is sharp!
What about factory paint colors?
as of right now I dont think any of these places that sell fairings have factory colors...only the black as far as I can see
@@sikbaggers Good to know. thanks.
Sharp!
Thanks for checking it out ...she turned out pretty cool
Do you think they are still in business? I sent them an email and it returned saying their email box was full. Makes me wonder if anyone is checking any orders or questions.
Yeah they are...just call em 864-559-8565
Woow Verry good
Thank you!
@@sikbaggers
Welccom😍👍
Really likes the video......well done.
Thank you! Take care and ride safe! Have a happy thanksgiving!
Thanks again
I'm in 2020 had nothing but problems out of it
sorry you have had issues...did you contact them about it? What was the outcome?
Great video thanks
Thank you for checking it out!
Nice much better
Thanks for checking it out!
Did my 2015
Awesome...my buddy still loves this fairing
Advanblack says they don’t make anything for Freewheeler.
Techically they dont. The lower fairing technically wont work because you have to modify the steering stabilizer mount to add the engine guard. Modifying the stabilizer is done at your own risk. I shot a video on this on the advanblack channel th-cam.com/video/0d6Ug4WN31I/w-d-xo.html then added an amp and speakers to those on my channel here th-cam.com/video/Brc7CetNwfo/w-d-xo.html