Jay, Thanks again for a video like this I don't believe there's anybody else fixing an FXRT fairing in KZread.

@freebirdsgarage

2 ай бұрын

It's going to be a fun one to do!

Man that’s cool. You’re restoring a badass fairing! Great job showing all the little details involved!

@freebirdsgarage

2 ай бұрын

A build in side of build now! I'm glad you dig the small details sometimes I wonder if it's worth doing those. Greatly appreciate the comment and support good friend!

@BigSmittyRiding

2 ай бұрын

@@freebirdsgarage man the devil is in the details. Bike guys notice every little thing. It’ll all be worth it in the end!

@freebirdsgarage

2 ай бұрын

@@BigSmittyRiding It can be the smallest fix but it needs to be perfect lol I'm glad it was not just me overthinking everything.

Interesting to see how this product works thanks Jay nice to see how it comes together, more or less finished my wiring on my -83 FXRT the other week, slowly but surely.

@freebirdsgarage

2 ай бұрын

Definitely a winner in my book and blended so smooth with everything on the dash. 83 FXRT now that is sweet but the projects are never finished!

I ended up using jb weld 2 part plastic epoxy in black for mine. So far holding up great. About 4000 miles. Keep up the vids man. Mines a 89 FXRT.

@freebirdsgarage

2 ай бұрын

I looked into those as well, hard decision on so many fixes out there for ABS plastics. If works it works 👊

I was wondering, Is there any way to tell what year, like a stamp on the fairing?

@Hard2Handle999

2 ай бұрын

Consider this other useless information and please wait for real answer from Freebirds Garage. Manufacturers of molded components such as any one part of this assembly (fairing). Use date calendars or lot code records molded into the part so if a component has an issue for quality, fit or function it can be processed with all like items potentially sharing the same issue. Like say something holding up proper assembly. These calendars are usually round with numbers much like a clock face. By locating one of these and looking closely for an indicator (mark) like a clock hand. You have a record of the date each part was molded. Now bear in mind that components may go to many different assembly part numbers and be stored for years before becoming a part of a fairing and you have a good investigating tool for figuring out something like this when the answer is NO or no one has any idea... I'm sorry for the rant it just what modern pharmacology has to offer an old man who has been blessed with ADHD and OCD... SORRY J...

@jimmyrustles8118

2 ай бұрын

The shape of the lower cutouts can give it away, there was a slight difference between 35mm fork fairings and 39mm fork farings, with there being a bit more space available down low. This variation of the FXR fairing (with speaker holes and integrated glovebox) started in 1986 on the FXRD and I believe some FXRT's got it later on too. There's also a difference in the main FXR mount to frame between 35 and 39mm bikes.

@mailhog2642

2 ай бұрын

@@jimmyrustles8118 I was wondering because I had lowers put on my BlackBerry 86FXRD, I kind of thought it would be stamped on the bottom. I'm the original owner and Still own that bike in its original condition

@freebirdsgarage

2 ай бұрын

I did double check the inside of the fairing while it's empty and there is no stamping. 86 and up had the center radio with the speakers above the fairing and in 87' the radio was updated to DIN radio. Also, premium speakers.

Did you buy this off of Elvis?

@freebirdsgarage

2 ай бұрын

I didn't, but i have bought from him. He does work better prices when you ask if you need something lol

@burkey426

2 ай бұрын

@@freebirdsgarage Ya, prices are high. But if the man has something you need you gotta respect that. Bike is coming along nicely, I should have mine all together in another month or so.