Memphis Shades Cafe Fairing Review for Harley Sportster Iron 1200

[@Doug.Dimmadome420]

Finally a motorcycle channel with an iron 1200. Cant wait for more reviews man.

[@TheMotoJawn]

Thanks for checking it out! Much appreciated!

[@MotorcyclingwithCarl]

Congratulations on 700. You are going to be blowing by me soon. Really loving your channel and content. We do need to do a meetup in the spring!

[@TJSPLACE]

I love your videos man keep up the great work. I just got an iron 1200 as my very first motorcycle ever!

[@TheMotoJawn]

Yo thanks I appreciate it! Good luck with the bike.

[@TJSPLACE]

@@TheMotoJawn Thanks man! Ive been doing great (at least thats my opinion) everyday time permitting i go out and ride further!

[@MRTPR]

Great looking bike Mate. The fairing looks great and finishes off the bike nicely. Take care and stay safe.

[@TheMotoJawn]

Thanks a lot! Ride safe pal!

[@gotchaya]

Looks good, was looking to get the same fairing for my sporty as well. What size ape hangers do you have on your bike? Looks to be pretty ideal to what I'm looking for height wise.

[@TheMotoJawn]

These are the stock 12 in bars for the iron 1200

[@BigAlsCompound]

NEW SUBSCRIBER! Easy Rider sent me. keep the videos coming

[@TheMotoJawn]

Thanks a lot really appreciate it!

[@robertesek2930]

Thanks for the video, I love this fairing! Will put it on my 883L SuperLow!

[@TheMotoJawn]

Nice!

[@IronBornRider]

Fairings are a great way to mount gopros and get some cool angles. Great video!

[@TheMotoJawn]

Good point might have to experiment soon!

[@lifeofjustinjames]

Thanks for the review, been thinking hard between a Memphis shades gauntlet fairing.

[@TheMotoJawn]

Nice! I think the gauntlet fairing would match the sharp lines of your bike pretty well. Cant go wrong with anything Memphis Shades.

[@lifeofjustinjames]

@@TheMotoJawn Facts

[@Zacharylanford619]

Where exactly did you get it from and do they make a matte black one? My bike is matte black

[@TheMotoJawn]

I got it on revzilla. It only comes in gloss black. It would have to be painted.

[@EasyRiderGreg]

Looks good! In fact your entire bike looks really great. Ride safe, stay healthy.

[@TheMotoJawn]

Thanks man appreciate it! Ride safe!

[@NYGiantInTX]

Fairing looks good. I'm planning on getting one for the same bike but not sure exactly which one to go with. This one sounds good. One thing I don't like about the bike is the wind resistance so, I'm definitely looking for a way to cut that down without putting what I call a cop shield on the front.

[@TheMotoJawn]

Thanks man! This does help cut some wind but not enough to take away that natural wind feeling of riding. I'm a big fan of the looks! Good luck finding one you like!

[@QU13TMAN]

Dude it looks like it came with the bike it fits so well..

[@TheMotoJawn]

Thanks man, one of my favorite mods so far.

[@chedin3339]

Definitely gonna buy it for my 883 👍🏻

[@TheMotoJawn]

Nice good choice. Definitely recommend.

[@Jon-zh4fw]

Think with this fairing I could still fit some 4' speakers at the bass of the bars?

[@TheMotoJawn]

Yeah I think so it doesn't crowd the bars much.

[@noahland2584]

Can you do an install video with what parts are used. Memphis shades customer service is not helping. I ordered the cafe fairing part number 7301 and install kit but the clamps included in the kit are too big. It also looks like it really isnt going to fit on the forks. Please help

[@Ryan-lv8dw]

When Installing this did you just take the old one off, mount the brackets and toss this on without moving the clutch cable and taking off the turn signals?

[@TheMotoJawn]

Yeah simple swap out. Shouldn't have to move any light or cables. At least if you're still using the stock bars.

[@Yurii.M]

did you try some light step out kit? just so light go some inch out

[@TheMotoJawn]

Not yet been thinking about it.

[@Yurii.M]

@@TheMotoJawn I saw one installation it looked nice 😇

[@vraimondi]

I'm thinking of installing the HD or HD like "speed screen" fairing strictly for looks on my Nightster. Your thoughts of the stock fairing? Did you not like the stock HD fairing? Sounds like your decision was driven by blocking some wind in addition to the looks. Many thx for your sharing your content...great looking bike! Many thx!!

[@TheMotoJawn]

Thanks! That small stock HD one is okay of you like the looks. I think its definitely just a style piece. I like the looks and wind deflection of a bigger one. Definitely check out memphis shades, they have tons of options.

[@DDustiNN]

It looks like the headlight sits extremely far back compared to stock. Does this cut nighttime visibility by narrowing the light output?

[@TheMotoJawn]

It might I dont ride much at night. I need to get a block to push it forward and make it flush.

[@BambinoFilipino1]

Do you plan on getting the extended block for a flush headlight? I think that would give it a clean look.

[@TheMotoJawn]

Yeah im thinking about it. I know it's out there. I need to look into more.

[@theinfinitryda]

What area you riding in.

[@TheMotoJawn]

We out here in Philly

[@HD2O13XL12OOC]

What about updraft. drafts / wind from around the tank area and up Do you get some of that too?

[@TheMotoJawn]

I dont think so not anything out of the normal. I will so though I am a shorter guy so I think blocks pretty well for me. Taller people might sit up higher in a more direct wind path.

[@Audace1400]

Like the look of it. Is this for a 5 3/4 or 7 inch headlight? Thinking of putting it on a MotoGuzzi.

[@TheMotoJawn]

Thanks! Its 5 and ³/4 headlight. Not sure what the fitment is for other brands or style bikes.

[@NevermoreMoto]

10/10 would put a road warrior on my Triumph. 😂. I’ve heard one “complaint” about the fairings is it deflects the wind off your chest, but redirects a lot of wind up from the bottom and blows your shirt up. Any issues there?

[@TheMotoJawn]

Hmm interesting, I haven't noticed that but I'm a shorter guy, so I could see if a taller person being more upright might have that happen getting more direct wind.

[@billymilkstain2784]

Will this fit my 2003 1200 anniversary edition?

[@TheMotoJawn]

Yes I do believe so. You select year and model on the site to make sure.

[@billymilkstain2784]

@@TheMotoJawn thanks for replying!

[@olironrider8918]

Thinking seriously about this fairing... Does it actually cut the wind much more than the stock one? (2020 Iron 1200)

[@TheMotoJawn]

Definitely cuts more wind than the stock one. I'm pretty short though so I dont sit up very high. Someone taller might still take a lot of wind.

[@olironrider8918]

@@TheMotoJawn I’m 5’ 6” (and still shrinking).. should work out great for me... Thanks Blessings...

[@markgiles5426]

Nice review question: height of farring. I’m over 6 ft so trying to gage what would work. Keep riding safe sir

[@TheMotoJawn]

It will help cut some wind but being taller i think you'll still be taking some to the chest region. I'm shorter so I think a lot of goes up and over me.

[@michaelcarrico8481]

What’s the best seat swap for stock sportster seat for 2 up

[@TheMotoJawn]

I have a saddlemen step up seat. Maybe not the best pad for the passenger but it works. Harley has a few of their own brand for 2 up sportster "touring" with more cushion. Stay tuned this week I have a video coming out about the my saddlemen seat.

[@highbeamtommy6268]

Where did you pick up your fairing from?

[@TheMotoJawn]

Got the faring and mounting hardware on revzilla

[@Pongpipat4849]

Is this the stock handle bar? Thank you and hello from Bangkok:)

[@TheMotoJawn]

Yes those are the stock bars on the iron 1200. Thanks for watching!

[@Stratocastering]

@@TheMotoJawn Nice! How high are they?

[@TheMotoJawn]

@@Stratocastering I think they are stock 12 inch mini apes.

[@Stratocastering]

@@TheMotoJawn i wish i could post a picture here, cause my Sportster looks so close to yours

[@tylerhatch1031]

Suggestion: Shorten them up for a better viewing experience. What do you use to record your voice so clearly?

[@TheMotoJawn]

Check out my most recent video on my camera and audio set up for details.

[@MarcosSerna]

What’s your height ? You got long legs or long torso ?

[@MarcosSerna]

Would you go higher shield?

[@TheMotoJawn]

I'm 5'6" and this is perfect me. If you're taller probably need something higher

[@MarcosSerna]

The Moto Jawn thinking of taking current fairing off and putting a removable shield on for long trips. I like that older school look

[@MrPAULONEAL]

I put one on my Softail Standard.

[@TheMotoJawn]

Softail standard is nice 👌

[@Lil_Red_FA5]

Just picked up a stock 1999 Harley sportster 1200

[@djmysticalone321]

Looks.good

[@TheMotoJawn]

🤘🤘🤘

[@denistherriault4080]

For me, fairings &/or windshields are a no no! If you want a windshield buy a car🙂😜

[@TheMotoJawn]

😂😂

[@MrPAULONEAL]

All sport bikes have fairings...