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Offline Coyote13

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Let's see your fairings!
« on: March 16, 2011, 01:36:41 PM »
Vetters, Dunstalls, quarters, halfs, flyscreens, windshields, I don't care post 'em up!  Searched around and didn't see a comprehensive thread, so let's see whatcha got guys



I've been eyeballing one of these little guys, anybody have any experience or opinions good or bad?

http://www.amazon.com/Cafe-Fairing-Honda-Windscreen/dp/B004CCNX6K

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« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2011, 01:49:25 PM »
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« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2011, 01:50:58 PM »
ff you're actually a lot of the reason I started this thread! Such an awesome cowl. IIRC it's from Korea or something right?
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« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2011, 02:04:21 PM »
i think tintop is running something like whats in the first poast
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Re: Let's see your fairings!
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2011, 02:06:26 PM »
Here's the EMGO Viper fairing I had on my 750 before I sold it.  I'm planning on adding the same to my 550 after the bars are changed.  I like how it hides the gauges and takes the wind off your chest at highway speeds.  Cheap and easy to install.

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Re: Let's see your fairings!
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2011, 02:08:18 PM »
Nice OWD. I like the Viper and it certainly seems like it would be pretty easy to mount up, but it seems like it sits too high for my tastes. Thumbs up none the less, looks really good on your bike
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« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2011, 02:13:40 PM »
Yeah, visually I wished it could be lower and still be effective.  I experimented with setting the headlight bucket and fairing lower, but then the wind protection became nil.  This was the compromise between low and looking good (ineffective), and high and offering full wind protection (ugly).  If it was all the way at the bottom, you could tilt the fairing and headlight downward to increase the wind deflection, but then the headlight becomes worthless as it's pointing right at the ground in front of the front tire.
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« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2011, 02:14:18 PM »
Its from Japan and Ridiculously priced.
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« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2011, 02:15:27 PM »
Yeah the price part I had figured out, the location I wasn't sure  :D
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Re: Let's see your fairings!
« Reply #9 on: March 16, 2011, 03:03:40 PM »
My Vetter Windjammer III with lowers is in my avatar.  I can't post any other pics right now as my computer with all of the pics on it is down. >:(

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Re: Let's see your fairings!
« Reply #10 on: March 16, 2011, 03:37:40 PM »
+ 2 on the EMGO Viper

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Re: Let's see your fairings!
« Reply #11 on: March 16, 2011, 03:42:09 PM »
Very nice Johnny. Do you ever take it over to the annual Mods vs Rockers at Delilah's on Lincoln Ave?
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« Reply #12 on: March 16, 2011, 03:54:57 PM »
Not yet. The build was just finished last month. My Lambretta won best vintage scooter a couple of years ago. I'll definitely bring it this year.
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« Reply #13 on: March 16, 2011, 04:02:24 PM »
That Viper looks AWESOME on your bike Johnny! Little paint goes a long way huh?
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« Reply #14 on: March 16, 2011, 04:09:55 PM »
+1 on the paint!  Points cover??
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Re: Let's see your fairings!
« Reply #15 on: March 16, 2011, 04:10:50 PM »
I wouldnt mind something like this one

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260751085621&crlp=1_263602_304652&ff4=263602_304652&viewitem=&guid=12fe6f6c12e0a02652943d14fff6f4d7&hlp=false&rvr_id=218446571097&ua=%3F*S%3F&itemid=260751085621


That first one looks pretty good as well, but a bit overpriced.

How does the viper mount to the bike? I need something for the highway that is more minimal than the vetter I took off.
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« Reply #16 on: March 16, 2011, 04:13:40 PM »
There are two steel angled brackets that slide between the headlight mounting bolts and the headlight bucket.  Easy to take off and put back on.  On my 750 though I had to move my front signals, which was more of a pain
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« Reply #17 on: March 16, 2011, 04:40:02 PM »
Quote from: johnny on March 16, 2011, 03:54:57 PM
Not yet. The build was just finished last month. My Lambretta won best vintage scooter a couple of years ago. I'll definitely bring it this year.

It's not RvsM, but the Ton Up Club Chicago is having an event at Ace Motorcycles May 7th.

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Re: Let's see your fairings!
« Reply #18 on: March 16, 2011, 04:40:33 PM »
Quote from: OneWheelDrive on March 16, 2011, 04:09:55 PM
+1 on the paint!  Points cover??

It's a clear acrylic custom piece from builder and forum member Godffery. You'd have to contact him for availability and pricing.



(My apologies for the thread hijack. ::)
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Re: Let's see your fairings!
« Reply #19 on: March 16, 2011, 04:45:04 PM »
Quote from: Anti-Johnny on March 16, 2011, 04:10:50 PM

How does the viper mount to the bike? I need something for the highway that is more minimal than the vetter I took off.

The stock mounting brackets are terrible. Godffery fabricated new mounts using turn signal stems. MUCH sturdier. I don't do too much highway riding myself so I'm not sure how well this fairing will hold up at high speeds. But it LOOKS cool. ;D
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« Reply #20 on: March 16, 2011, 04:48:23 PM »
Dude, your bike is the $h*t!  Just went through your build thread and I wish I had Godffery's capabilities!

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Quote from: Anti-Johnny on March 16, 2011, 04:10:50 PM

How does the viper mount to the bike? I need something for the highway that is more minimal than the vetter I took off.

The stock mounting brackets are terrible. Godffery fabricated new mounts using turn signal stems. MUCH sturdier. I don't do too much highway riding myself so I'm not sure how well this fairing will hold up at high speeds. But it LOOKS cool. ;D

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Re: Let's see your fairings!
« Reply #21 on: March 16, 2011, 04:48:36 PM »
I've looked at that National Cycle flyscreen WAY more than I care to think about. Really love the look by itself, but I don't think it completely covers the guages, and that's what I'm really shooting for.... Like these but for a 7" headlight




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