yes or no?

[Runningdog]

I have the headlight-bracket ears for that fairing, they look just about identical to the ones shown on the Maier illustration posted. They're yours if you want to go to the end of this road.

You can bend up a sheet of Lexan yourself to make a windshield......

[Redneck]

Well first of all looking at your Avatar and listening to quandrum over saying sir or ma'am, I will assume you are not originally from california. I am thinking military brat or victim of the economy..lol. I like that fairing think it would look good on these bikes. Makes me want to go look one up on the net.

Found this on google. Its a honda CB900F but its styling is close enough to a GS to visualize the look and I must say I like it. Thinking it might be in my future for the current project.

http://members.fortunecity.com/cb900f/81cb9f01/81cb9f1a.htm

enjoy.

Paul

[Ranger]

Well first of all looking at your Avatar and listening to quandrum over saying sir or ma'am, I will assume you are not originally from california. I am thinking military brat or victim of the economy..lol. I like that fairing think it would look good on these bikes. Makes me want to go look one up on the net.

Found this on google. Its a honda CB900F but its styling is close enough to a GS to visualize the look and I must say I like it. Thinking it might be in my future for the current project.

http://members.fortunecity.com/cb900f/81cb9f01/81cb9f1a.htm

enjoy.

Paul

If he was a former military brat then he would know damn well to never call both prior and current enlisted a "Sir" haha.

Do it! and you are right.

[JCSkokos]

Looking at that kit, I am missing more than I originally thought. lol. I am still trying to get a hold of the PO because he told me he still has a box of 'spare parts' lying around somewhere.

and no, I am from Cali born and raised here in Covina. Both parents are L.A. Co. Sheriffs and I just try to show respect when I can.

I have seen that picture of the Honda on almost every search. I was trying to find one a little more close up, I found a couple but most of them are with the newer fairings w/o the hand guards.

Thanks for all the replies, and it would seem like the 'yes's have it

[ddaniels]

Yeah, if you don't like it....sell it.

[JCSkokos]

for those who wanted pictures, I couldnt find any duct tape...

[Runningdog]

I think the fairing will look good on your 650.

Nice project bike by the way, it looks complete, neglected rather than abused. A few days with an oily rag, and it'll look great. Then you can continue with replacing all the rubber bits (I see the carbs are off, good first start......)

[wesmoon]

the old man has one on his 78 750 looks good and no high speed wobbles to be heard of.. only think not stock on it is the fairing and wheels from my 1100e. wfo no issues with stability so if it tickles your fancy do it up

[JCSkokos]

I think the fairing will look good on your 650.

Nice project bike by the way, it looks complete, neglected rather than abused. A few days with an oily rag, and it'll look great. Then you can continue with replacing all the rubber bits (I see the carbs are off, good first start......)

Everything is there on the bike except for a small hose and one of the round end caps on the valve cover... at least that I can tell.
The PO wasnt too bad with taking care of it, just a little... uhhhh... clueless i think the word would be. the reason for the handle bar is bent and the left side is a little scratched up is he backed into it in his truck when he parked it. Other than that there is no damage done to the bike itself.

[kcolton]

Just say yes...

I have had Shoei FM2's on a 1975 CB400F, a 1982 Suzuki GS750EZ, and currently have a 1979 GS850GN (check my avatar) that I've had both FM2 & FM3 models on. With the correct mounting hardware they are very solid at speed...I've been to the century mark on all three bikes. Complete new FM2's are on eBay for $80-$115 plus shpg.

Your first challenge is that to get just the windscreen it will be over $115 through Gustafson plastics. I have the same issue 'cause I have two complete fairings but only one windscreen.

Maier sport fairing hardware would probably work as long as you have the Shoei pieces that mount to the fairing.

Good luck with getting it all together, it's a good fairing design that gives great protection in a small package.

[JCSkokos]

Wow! theres got to be a place cheaper than that, and possibly a place that doesn't make you buy a special drill bit to drill the bolt holes.

the pieces that I would 'need' before getting that kit do you mean the 'L' bars that I have, or is there something more?

[Runningdog]

Look again at the Maier link for the universal fairing mounting kit...that's what you need....you already have the "L"-bracket.

Back to my old suggestion that you buy a piece of Lexan and make your own screen......you can cut this stuff with a hacksaw, or slow electric saw, a quick cut will just melt the cut back together. Sand the edges with a sanding block, and drill holes with a good, sharp drill bit.

Heat the sheet up holding it above a hot plate, or careful use of a heat gun, and bend to shape over your leg. Experiment first on a piece of scrap to determine distance to heart source, time on heat, and how much time you have after heating to get the bend done.

Take your time, do multiple fittings on the bike before you drill the mounting holes.....remember, you're trying to save $115 .

Don't be intimidated by a new project....owning older bikes is a series of untried projects......and remember, only you will see the minor imperfections on your finished product. What's the difference between a home-project and one done by a hired contractor? The home-projector sees the mistakes....

[SVSooke]

I think I have a set of the blocks to attach the bar clamps to.Fit on the L bracket.Will post a pic if I find a pair.Yours for postage.
Edit;only have one.Here's a pic so you can see what they look like:

[MikeJ]

My dad was really big on the hand protection part too, and I was in it for the windscreen.

so far the score is yes:2 No:3

I've got an FM2 on my 1978 GS550. I like it a lot; PO installed it, and I did nothing to modify it since buying it last summer. Pix of the bike are on my GSR album page, and I'd be happy to post closeups of the mounting hardware if you get along to the point where you need to see how the original mounts are supposed to be fitted.

I too was told by older wiser GSR members about the alleged high-speed wobble problem but, upon inquiring further, was told that "high speed" meant 130, 140 or so, which of course would never be reached on a 550. During shakedown testing I had mine up to about 100 indicated for a several-minute stretch and noticed no stability issues at all, and that is much faster than I ever normally travel. Haven't had any problems since.

[JCSkokos]

I think I have a set of the blocks to attach the bar clamps to.Fit on the L bracket.Will post a pic if I find a pair.Yours for postage.

how is that supposed to fit? If its what holds the L bars to the fairing, I have the original ones. I am missing: the brackets to the light, the brackets that hold the L bars to the handlebar, and all the bolts for a windshield.

I've got an FM2 on my 1978 GS550. I like it a lot; PO installed it, and I did nothing to modify it since buying it last summer. Pix of the bike are on my GSR album page, and I'd be happy to post closeups of the mounting hardware if you get along to the point where you need to see how the original mounts are supposed to be fitted.

I too was told by older wiser GSR members about the alleged high-speed wobble problem but, upon inquiring further, was told that "high speed" meant 130, 140 or so, which of course would never be reached on a 550. During shakedown testing I had mine up to about 100 indicated for a several-minute stretch and noticed no stability issues at all, and that is much faster than I ever normally travel. Haven't had any problems since.

Ill go check them out.

140??? I highly doubt I will be going that fast. Most Iv done is about 100 in a Nissan pick-up.... unintentionally of course.