I am wondering the same thing for my '06 1100 Spirit. I did a search on here and some people went with a Harley batwing which I think looks really good. I currently have a MS Fats on mine and am trying to get in contact with MS CS to talk with them about batwing options. I am hoping to get to use the existing mounts but that will probably be a no-go.

 

You can add me to the list that wants to know.

 

yes a few have on the 1100 . adapting / fabbing brackets isn't to hard to do . I have an HD batwing on my 750 .

 

HELP-will Memphis Shade "Batwing Faring" fit 2009 Shadow Aero, WITH COBRA LIGHT BAR previously Installed...OR will it not have enough room. MS guarantees a fit on STOCK Bikes, but mine has the 2 extra driving lights. I also installed the extra "bracket" that moves the light bar out a couple of inches..will there be a Conflict? Has anyone done this. mazolarry@gmail.com

 

yes a few have on the 1100 . adapting / fabbing brackets isn't to hard to do . I have an HD batwing on my 750 .

Which HD model batwing do you have on your 750 Macgyver? I notice on Ebay there are models for road kings and other HD's.

 

I have a 1976 batwing from a FLH. IMO that's the easiest to fab brackets for , if you find one with all the stock brackets with it . A few people have the newer style batwings with the inner and outer shells. (I think Gonzo's is like that) they'll take a bit more effort to fab brackets / mounts for .


my upper brackets I made from 3/16" diamond plate and bolted them to the upper tree similar to how my old MS fats windshield bracket was attached. I used a 3" x 1/4" x 20 bolt and a tube spacer.

since I was removing the stock turn signals and using an HD light bar,I used a 3/4" square tube for the lower bracket , a couple small "L" brackets and two brackets that came from a set of fender mounted mirrors ( old style trailer mirrors for cars that mounted on the fenders, the fender end bracket was "Z" shaped and worked perfectly to mount to the old turn signal bolts.)

 

this one has all the brackets. etc.. a bit pricey though.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Vint...30347201387QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item1e594c736b

 

I have a '02 Spirit 1100 with a '80 HD FLH batwing... I used my Memphis Fats shield folk brackets and had to make the batwing fairing L shaped brackets alittle longer..... I moved the blinkers down below the triple tree mounts... Also have the HD light bar mounted as well and HD windshield 3 pouch mounted... My batwing fairing is just the outer stage -- Gonz has the inner & outer setup....


Here's a write up & pics I did sometimes back:

Hey canadianshadowrider, I added a '80 FLH HD Batwing Fairing to our '02 Spirit. I was looking for more protection for my hands and less air/draft behind the windshield for cooler/colder rides.

Here's a previous write-up I did:

Our fairing is a '80 HD FLH Batwing fairing, it bolts to the forks. Other models have an inner & outer Batwing fairing pieces and bolt on different from the FLH model. I had to make the fairing brackets a little longer cuz the HD's have wider forks span (ACE hardware store had the metal strips needed to make the brackets). I used the fork brackets from our Memphis Fats windshield. There's 4 mounting brackets to hold the fairing as the Memphis Fats windshield. I had to notch the right side windshield to clear the front brake reservoir. I also had to move the blinkers down below the bottom triple tree holder. It's a one-man job but it is easier with two person's - I did it by myself.

I dry fitted everything before I had it painted -- makes the job alot easier. Once painted you don't want to screw it up.

I looked on e-Bay for 6 months for a decent Batwing fairing & pricing as well. I bought ours at our local HD restorer, East Bay HD. So you might want to check around older HD shops/salvage yards. It looked very dirty from sitting yrs in the back of the shop but was clean from cracks and fiberglass didn't have any stress markings.

Try to get all the brackets (fork mountings and windshield brace) when buying the fairing sometimes you can find them cheap and sometimes not!!!

I had been looking for a yr to convert from the Memphis shield due to the shield wasn't giving enough protection from the cold air and my hands were exposed to flying objects. The buffering was annoying too - even with lowers too.

I love the ride now.... No buffering, hands are behind the batwings, 80-90% of the air draft is removed from the driver area and I feel alot more protected with the batwing fairing now. I just bought a flip-up full helmet and can ride with it flipped up w/o no problems. I wish I had done is sooner. I just didn't like the Memphis shield -- I guess age is dictating my riding habits now......hahaha!!!

I added a HD windshield 3 pocket holder and it's great for holding keys, cigs, and glasses and etc.....

I added spotlights ... The spot lights makes a different from the sorry dim low beam the Spirits have....

Any questions -- ask away...

Mike
vwfarm


Costs:

$ 30.00 ..... used '80 HD FLH Batwing fairing
$150.00 ..... Paint (glossy black with clear coat) local paint shop
$ 5.00 ..... metal strip from ACE hardware store
$ 75.00 ..... windshield & windshield brace (e-Bay)
$ 70.00 ..... Windshield 3 pocket holder (optional but worth it)
$ 22.00 ..... HD FLH Driving light bar (optional but worth it)
$ 72.00 ..... Spot lights (e-Bay) (optional but worth it)
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$ Priceless $ ($424.00)


Some Pics:
http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y192/hondaspirit/Honda Shadow Spirit 1100/

http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y192/hondaspirit/Honda Shadow Spirit 1100/Batwing Fairing/
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Thanks for the write-up VWFarm; you have a sweet looking setup there!

 

i have the ms batwing for the sabre on my shadow 1100(spirit) the brackets do not mount to the spirit triple tree! you must make L brackets and mount off the riser nuts and the lower to the headlight mount studs! that is how i did it! click link to see!

 

Mounting MS Batwing on VT1100C1



Using the sabre brackets or complete fabrication of new ones?

 

I got a hold of Memphis Shades this morning and they said they don't have anything for the 1100 Spirit yet. I will keep looking locally and on Ebay for the HD batwings. Right now the ones on Ebay are pricey.

 

Mine is off a 06 Ultra (Ebay $75), I used my old National Cycles windshield mounts and parts of the steel windshield frame, picked up some misc steel stock from Lowes and mounted it. I used SS bolts right through the fairing.
Doc

 

I used SS bolts right through the fairing.

This seems to be the way to go as most of the ones on Ebay have some type of damage to the mounting point(s). Thanks for the photos and info.

 

Great bike! Do you know Glen Heiny in Ennis? Harley man...

I have a '02 Spirit 1100 with a '80 HD FLH batwing... I used my Memphis Fats shield folk brackets and had to make the batwing fairing L shaped brackets alittle longer..... I moved the blinkers down below the triple tree mounts... Also have the HD light bar mounted as well and HD windshield 3 pouch mounted... My batwing fairing is just the outer stage -- Gonz has the inner & outer setup....


Here's a write up & pics I did sometimes back:

Hey canadianshadowrider, I added a '80 FLH HD Batwing Fairing to our '02 Spirit. I was looking for more protection for my hands and less air/draft behind the windshield for cooler/colder rides.

Here's a previous write-up I did:

Our fairing is a '80 HD FLH Batwing fairing, it bolts to the forks. Other models have an inner & outer Batwing fairing pieces and bolt on different from the FLH model. I had to make the fairing brackets a little longer cuz the HD's have wider forks span (ACE hardware store had the metal strips needed to make the brackets). I used the fork brackets from our Memphis Fats windshield. There's 4 mounting brackets to hold the fairing as the Memphis Fats windshield. I had to notch the right side windshield to clear the front brake reservoir. I also had to move the blinkers down below the bottom triple tree holder. It's a one-man job but it is easier with two person's - I did it by myself.

I dry fitted everything before I had it painted -- makes the job alot easier. Once painted you don't want to screw it up.

I looked on e-Bay for 6 months for a decent Batwing fairing & pricing as well. I bought ours at our local HD restorer, East Bay HD. So you might want to check around older HD shops/salvage yards. It looked very dirty from sitting yrs in the back of the shop but was clean from cracks and fiberglass didn't have any stress markings.

Try to get all the brackets (fork mountings and windshield brace) when buying the fairing sometimes you can find them cheap and sometimes not!!!

I had been looking for a yr to convert from the Memphis shield due to the shield wasn't giving enough protection from the cold air and my hands were exposed to flying objects. The buffering was annoying too - even with lowers too.

I love the ride now.... No buffering, hands are behind the batwings, 80-90% of the air draft is removed from the driver area and I feel alot more protected with the batwing fairing now. I just bought a flip-up full helmet and can ride with it flipped up w/o no problems. I wish I had done is sooner. I just didn't like the Memphis shield -- I guess age is dictating my riding habits now......hahaha!!!

I added a HD windshield 3 pocket holder and it's great for holding keys, cigs, and glasses and etc.....

I added spotlights ... The spot lights makes a different from the sorry dim low beam the Spirits have....

Any questions -- ask away...

Mike
vwfarm


Costs:

$ 30.00 ..... used '80 HD FLH Batwing fairing
$150.00 ..... Paint (glossy black with clear coat) local paint shop
$ 5.00 ..... metal strip from ACE hardware store
$ 75.00 ..... windshield & windshield brace (e-Bay)
$ 70.00 ..... Windshield 3 pocket holder (optional but worth it)
$ 22.00 ..... HD FLH Driving light bar (optional but worth it)
$ 72.00 ..... Spot lights (e-Bay) (optional but worth it)
--------------
$ Priceless $ ($424.00)


Some Pics:
http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y192/hondaspirit/Honda Shadow Spirit 1100/

http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y192/hondaspirit/Honda Shadow Spirit 1100/Batwing Fairing/
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Add me also to the list

I also would like to know if someone has modded the Memphis Shades Sabre Batwing to a Spirit VT1100C. Called Customer Service and they were quick to say they don't make it. Bummer. I'd spend the money to mod the Memphis Shades one though.

 

Great info everyone, thanks!

vwfarm, I see that you've done a little seat fabrication. I've been thinking about doing a custom job that's something like this:

 

No mods done other than add a Wide Touring One-Piece Regal Seat from Mustang.....
http://www.mustangseats.com/Product.aspx?ID=42

 

This is the screen I have fitted to my Spirit, not quite a batwing I know but very close and a fraction of the cost.

Malibu

This is it fitted to the spirit.

 

The Harley batwing fairing fits the 1100 Spirit just fine, but yes, you will need to make mounting brackets, but they're easy to make.
My lower brackets are just steel L-shaped brackets from the local hardware store, bolted to an old pair of Memphis Shades windshield mounts.
Here's the bottom mounts:

And the top mounts are off the handlebars with 1" electrical clamps (rubber coated) Bolted to the outside windshield mounts with aluminum brackets I made:

So there's four bolts to remove and unplug my speakers and it comes right off!

 

Thanks to all for the help. I'm gonna order the MS Batwing with Sabre mounting kit and do her up. If I fail, well, the misses will forgive me I hope.

And I'll post step by step since there seems to be a lot of "what if" about the subject. If I fail, well, then ya'll will know.

 

2001 VT1100C1 Spirit Memphis Shades Batwing Installation

I'm going to post the how-to shortly here:
https://sites.google.com/site/hondavt1100c1/home

Here's the parts list:

VT1100C2 Shadow Sabre 2000-2007
[Fairing p/n 2330-0017]
[Trigger Lock Kit 2321-0059]
[Windshield of your choosing]


:!o this at your own risk. I claim no responsibility if you mess up and the wing hits you in the face at 90 mph :shock:

 

Don't know if you've attempted this yet or not but Memphis Shades is now showing a batwing option for the 1100 Spirit. The trigger lock mount part number is a different one than the Sabre 1100. I'm looking at the batwing and some hard bags with possibly a Sabre rear fender as my winter project. I've always liked the looks of baggers might as well build my own. I also like the quick on and off option that you get with the trigger lock mounts.

Trigger lock part no. for the Spirit 1100

2321-0042 for polished
2321-0272 for black

BlueToast, what hard bags do you have on your bike? They look pretty good. I think I could even go a bit deeper with the Pro Pipe on my bike not limiting the bag size as much as the stock setup does.

 

Nope. Didn't have that info at the time. I installed the Sabre kit and made 2 small brackets to move it up 2". I also had to move the headlamp forward 3 inches to make it look intended. But it fits great. BTW I failed to tighten one of the studs that hold the wing on. It loosened and rattled off. I called MS and told them it was my own fault. They sent me all the hardware for free just cause. They are awesome.