thebrandonbeezy
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Thinking of this fairing. Its cheap enough that if i didn't like it i wouldn't be hurt over it. Maybe mount it to the forks like an s fairing? Opinions?
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Bubble fairing
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Thinking of this fairing. Its cheap enough that if i didn't like it i wouldn't be hurt over it. Maybe mount it to the forks like an s fairing? Opinions?
Don't buy it unless you want a fairing. They're for getting the wind from blowing against your chest.
Some people want the wind in their chest. Some people don't want any wind and just ride along in still air.
Me, I wanted the wind to move around me instead of blowing me backwards off the bike, or chilling me on cold days.
Some people want the wind in their chest. Some people don't want any wind and just ride along in still air.
Me, I wanted the wind to move around me instead of blowing me backwards off the bike, or chilling me on cold days.
I dig it. As Bill said, you should identify what you want the fairing to do. Handlebar placement may be a consideration as well due to the low looking cutouts on the side.
thebrandonbeezy
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Id like the wind to be a little less, especially at highway speeds. Going to use the bike to drive from vero beach fl to daytona beach on the veekends which is about 2.5 hours each way
The problem with fairings is the better they look, it seems like the less they work. lol
Ive got one of these http://www.nationalcycle.com/vehicles/motorcycle-1/suzuki/suzukigs500e/1995suzukigs500e/n2526.html that I enlarged headlight section to work with my large light. I like the way it looks and it does keep some wind off my chest, but it seems to direct all the bugs and rocks right at my helmet visor.
Ive got one of these http://www.nationalcycle.com/vehicles/motorcycle-1/suzuki/suzukigs500e/1995suzukigs500e/n2526.html that I enlarged headlight section to work with my large light. I like the way it looks and it does keep some wind off my chest, but it seems to direct all the bugs and rocks right at my helmet visor.
thebrandonbeezy
Forum Mentor
Im sure itll need some trimming
Nice, that would do the job.
thebrandonbeezy
Forum Mentor
Ive seen them and im not sure i like the cooley fairing, to be honest ive never seen one in person though
thebrandonbeezy
Forum Mentor
I really like bills fairing that he has from airtech but its out of my price range for the time being
A quarter fairing (headlight-handlebar mount) fairing will work well for what you're asking for.
The Cooley Airtech fairing with screen adds up to $300 unpainted. Some other top line fairings are the same cost.
The ones you've posted look cool to me, somewhat like vintage Ducati race fairings, but doubtful about quality when I see a price so low.
Molded ABS and kinda thin? OEM fairings are ABS but rather thick and sturdy.
The Airtech fairings are thin fiberglass and easy to work with-modify. They can be reinforced with additional layers, and cut to fit. Some are made more sturdy than others.
The Cooley Airtech fairing with screen adds up to $300 unpainted. Some other top line fairings are the same cost.
The ones you've posted look cool to me, somewhat like vintage Ducati race fairings, but doubtful about quality when I see a price so low.
Molded ABS and kinda thin? OEM fairings are ABS but rather thick and sturdy.
The Airtech fairings are thin fiberglass and easy to work with-modify. They can be reinforced with additional layers, and cut to fit. Some are made more sturdy than others.
thebrandonbeezy
Forum Mentor
Im post likely going to order this one at the end of of the month and see how i like it. Its cheap enough that if its worthless i wont be upset. Im wondering if i could mount it on the frame instead of the forks though. Tough call on that one
nvr2old
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Speaking as someone who has one of these fairings, it's good quality and fits well, but after getting it I was a bit disappointed that it didn't have the rolled and beaded trailing edge that it comes with from the factory.
thebrandonbeezy
Forum Mentor
To revive this oldish thread,
One thing I've discovered about the old style bubble windscreen, they don't deflect the airstream up and away. When I sit up normally the air flows over them smoothly and right into my chest.
When I crouch very low and just peek over the edge of the bubble I get the maximum protection.
The 1990 GSX750F windscreen is designed to deflect the the airstream up and away. It's much smaller but I can sit up and not feel much wind in my chest.
When I crouch very low and just peek over the edge of the bubble I get the maximum protection.
The 1990 GSX750F windscreen is designed to deflect the the airstream up and away. It's much smaller but I can sit up and not feel much wind in my chest.
Brandon, are you thinking of this for the FZR?
thebrandonbeezy
Forum Mentor
no, i was doing random google searches and stumbled across this.. thought it was funny since i considered this fairing for my old gs, i only didnt get it because i was leery of how itd look on a gs.. i have to say, i should have done it LOL
i have considered possibly using the upper section of the xr69 for that old school look, but im keeping the factory tail so my girlfriend can ride with.. i am going to get another gs before the years out... this would be a serious option now that ive seen it.
i have considered possibly using the upper section of the xr69 for that old school look, but im keeping the factory tail so my girlfriend can ride with.. i am going to get another gs before the years out... this would be a serious option now that ive seen it.
thebrandonbeezy
Forum Mentor
hey bill, i cant remember your set up... like i remember you used the ducati style and it looked really good, but what bars did you run and did you install rearsets? i feel like the only way to take advantage of a "race style" fairing like this is to have low bars or clipons and rearsets so that youre naturally leaned over?? and yes thats an invitation to post your 1100 :emmersed:
