Beyond the Looks: Real-World Punishment!
🐺 Miles with MarkyMark (published Aug 28, 2026)
Alright, folks! I’m back with another review, and this time we’re talking about Advanblack’s carbon fiber front fairing and side spoilers on my 2025 Road Glide. After surviving the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge and now the product has about 30,000 miles of riding time, it’s time to see how these bad boys REALLY held up! Dirt, gravel, questionable asphalt, cold and scorching heat weather. , These things have been through it! Let’s get into it!
FIRST UP — THE CARBON FIBER FAIRING!
Right out of the box, the fitment was spot on. Packaged with care. I did have to purchase some additional mounting clips to properly secure everything, overall, installation was very easy.
For full transparency, there’s ONE design improvement I’d recommend to Advanblack. The mounting brackets that attach the fairing to the bike’s inner fairing are glued onto the carbon fiber. Personally, I’d like to see those mounting points incorporated directly into the mold rather than relying on adhesive. Why? Because I see those glued brackets as a potential weak point over time, especially when you’re putting a motorcycle through any kind of punishment. It’s simply something I’d recommend considering for future designs.
SO, HOW DID IT HOLD UP?
Pretty damn well! Thousands of miles of rough roads and some abuse. 🤣 It took a few rock hits and picked up some marks and small dents along the way. But seriously, what do you expect when you’re putting carbon fiber through the grit? It’s a motorcycle, not a garage ornament!
The fairing held up, performed as expected and helped shave a little weight off the front end. And let’s not forget the LOOK! That carbon fiber gives the Road Glide one hell of an aggressive appearance. Functional, lightweight and sexy as hell! It’s one of my favorite trim upgrades I’ve made.
NEXT UP — THE CARBON FIBER SIDE SPOILERS!
These were exactly what I expected.
The fitment was perfect, the carbon fiber matched beautifully, and they paired nicely with the front fairing. But looking good is only HALF the battle. My biggest concern was whether they’d stay securely attached after thousands of miles of vibration, washboard dirt roads, gravel and everything else the Hoka Hey and my long distance fundraiser or IBA rides threw at me.
Well, they passed!
They stayed securely mounted throughout the rides. No issues, no drama, and plenty of confidence riding over some seriously rough roads.
NEXT UP —CARBON FIBER FRONT FENDER
This carbon fiber front fender installation was easy, and the fit was perfect right out of the box. It also pairs seamlessly with the carbon fiber fairing and side spoilers, giving the bike an aggressive, finished look.
But the real test was durability. This fender has held up beautifully. It has handled dirt, gravel, road debris, and plenty of abuse without any fitment issues or signs of trouble or running against the front tire. It also helps reduce weight while delivering the strength and performance needed for serious miles. If you want a great-looking, durable carbon fiber front fender that installs easily, fits perfectly, and can handle whatever the road throws at it, I highly recommend it.
MY FINAL VERDICT!
I’m impressed with how both products have held up. I stand by the product line and hope to share these experiences with other long distance riders with these reviews. I’m not here to tell you how something looks after installing it. I’m here to show you how it performs after putting it through some serious punishment!
The carbon fiber fairing and side spoilers have delivered on fitment, durability, functionality and appearance. And that aggressive carbon fiber look? ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! Still looking badass!
Advanblack offers several colors, styles and carbon fiber upgrades, so check out their website and see what you can do to your own ride.
Ride safe, ride hard, and keep those wheels rolling!
🐺 MarkyMark
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