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    1978 Suzuki GS 750 Cafe Racer Fairing?

    Where could I find a vintage looking cafe racer (Saltflats racing) fairing that looks kinda like this one -



    Or like this one -



    - My bike is a 1978 GS 750, and I do not care if I need to buy it online,
    but I would prefer if it was pre-fabricated(not like these: http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/...iringsfull.htm ).
    They do not need any paint, just maybe the clear visor and a easy attachement. I understand that I do have alot of criteria, and that I am really specific, but if anyone knows a website, or a seller, give me a nudge in its direction!

    Any websites, sellers or ideas will be very apreciated! Thanks!

    #2
    First one's easy http://cgi.ebay.ca/Viper-Sport-Cafe-...item56431a496b
    The second link is where to start looking for a full fairing.

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      #3
      That's a wide range of fairing types you're looking at.

      Have you narrowed it down?
      1978 GS 1000 (since new)
      1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
      1978 GS 1000 (parts)
      1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
      1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
      1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
      2007 DRz 400S
      1999 ATK 490ES
      1994 DR 350SES

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        #4
        Ok, the small one on ebay is pretty neat, thanks!
        Are full fairings hard to find? Or are they hand made?

        Thanks!

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          #5
          another alternative...

          1980 GS1000G - Sold
          1978 GS1000E - Finished!
          1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
          1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
          2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
          1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
          2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar.....

          www.parasiticsanalytics.com

          TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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            #6
            Those airtech fairings are probably easier to fit than you think. If it were me, I would buy a set of those and figure out how to graft them on. Those little headlight ring fairings don't do anything for me.

            If you go that route, I (and others I'm sure) would be happy to help you figure out how to fit it.

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              #7
              Originally posted by CubicH3r0 View Post
              Ok, the small one on ebay is pretty neat, thanks!
              Are full fairings hard to find? Or are they hand made?

              Thanks!
              No

              Some are, some aren't - plus, it depends on whether you want a race fairing or a street fairing

              Google Rabid Transit - they were a cool sport fairing
              1978 GS 1000 (since new)
              1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
              1978 GS 1000 (parts)
              1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
              1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
              1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
              2007 DRz 400S
              1999 ATK 490ES
              1994 DR 350SES

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                #8
                Originally posted by salty_monk View Post
                I've got this one and I really like it. However, the prices listed in the link are a little high by about $20-$40.
                1979 GS850G
                2004 SV650N track bike
                2005 TT-R125 pit bike
                LRRS #246 / Northeast Cycles / Woodcraft / Armour Bodies / Hindle Exhaust / Central Mass Powersport

                http://s327.photobucket.com/albums/k443/tas850g/

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                  #9
                  Those old original full size race fairings were mostly hand made: fiberglass with a gelcoat top. I have one up in my attic from a GS750 that has a square headlight "adapted" into it. They're kind of heavy and crude compared to modern stuff, but that was all they had back then.

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