Memphis Shades Batwing Fairing on a Honda Shadow Spirit 750 (VT750C2): Buyer's and Install Guide
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I put a Memphis Shades batwing on my '07 Spirit myself. Highway wind used to beat me up by the time I got off a shift. Now it doesn't. Here's what to order and how it goes on.
Order the right parts
Memphis Shades sells the fairing and the mount separately. You need both.
| Part | Memphis Shades # | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Batwing fairing | MEM7091 | 2005-2014 VT750C2 Shadow Spirit |
| Trigger-Lock mount kit, polished | MEK1956 | VT750DC/C2 Spirit 2001-03, 2005-14 |
| Trigger-Lock mount kit, black | MEK1957 | same |
| Plates only (if you already run Memphis anchors) | MEK1856 / MEK1857 | same |
The windshield is sold separately. You pick the style (Standard or Spoiler), the height, and the tint.
Source: the Memphis Shades Honda batwing fitment chart and the MEM7091 product page.
Amazon links:
- Memphis Shades MEM7091 batwing fairing on Amazon
- Memphis Shades Trigger-Lock mount kit MEK1957 / MEK1956
- Memphis Shades batwing windshield
- Memphis Shades fairing wind deflectors
Before you pay, check that the listing names MEM7091 and MEK1956/MEK1957.
What's in the box
- Fairing: a black ABS inner structure, pre-drilled with push-out plugs for the optional wind deflectors.
- Mount kit: anchoring hardware that stays on the bike, mounting plates that bolt to the fairing, and two spring-loaded Trigger-Lock latches. It's electrocoated aluminum with stainless fasteners (Memphis Shades).
Tools you will likely need
Metric sockets and wrenches, a torque wrench, a JIS screwdriver, blue thread locker, zip ties, and a moving blanket to protect the tank.
Install, step by step
Follow the printed Memphis Shades instructions for your kit. These are the basic steps in order.
- Cover the tank and front fender.
- Mount the anchoring hardware to the fork per the kit instructions. Snug it down, but don't torque it yet.
- Bolt the mounting plates to the fairing.
- With a helper, hang the fairing on the anchors and engage the Trigger-Locks.
- Set the angle, check that the bars turn lock to lock with no contact on the cables or tank, then torque everything.
- Mount the windshield to the fairing.
- Check the headlight aim and confirm the turn signals and horn work.
Is it worth it?
Trigger-Lock means the fairing comes off without tools. That means you can pull it for hot local rides and put it back on for road trips.
Sources: Memphis Shades, "Batwing Fairing Fitment Chart for Honda" (memphisshades.com/pages/batwing-fairing-fitment-chart-for-honda); Memphis Shades MEM7091 product page (memphisshades.com/products/batwing-fairing-honda-vt750c2-shadow-spirit).