Trying to assemble an 82 with all 83 upgrades. Was thinking that a fairing smaller than the stock fairing would look good on the bike. Any recommendations on which fairing would look best and which are still available. BDC
There were two bikini fairings from Yamaha - I think either of these. Other fairings just look tacked on
Hmmm, have you thought of doing the Air Current colour scheme? Still factory, but so rare I've not even seen a photo of a real one.
If I was going to use that scheme, think I'd have a graphics shop make me vinyl decals. Looks good. BDC
I prefer this fairing myself
http://www.maxfarquar.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bike.bmp
One of the bikini fairings was called the shark. It was used on several other Yamaha V contemporaries. IMHO it was the better looking of the two bikini fairings. Both of these fairings are handle bar mounted with all that that implies regarding high speed stability.
Dingleberry, that isn't a fairing, it's a gas tank and saddlebags.
No, no, no. I was meaning around the headlight! :laugh: :laugh:
How about something like this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Motorcycle-Fairing-Headlight-2-Indicators-Dash-Sports-Black-/391009881114?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5b0a014c1a&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Motorcycle-Fairing-Headlight-2-Indicators-Dash-Sports-Black-/391009881114?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5b0a014c1a&vxp=mtr)
or
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Fairing-Headlight-2-Indicators-Universal-Streetfight-Head-Lamp-Black-/151534030658?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item234821cf42&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Fairing-Headlight-2-Indicators-Universal-Streetfight-Head-Lamp-Black-/151534030658?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item234821cf42&vxp=mtr)
or any of the other fine offerings straight from Hong Kong.
Maier has a couple of universal café offerings. Note the price difference between round and rectangle opening!
https://www.maier-mfg.com/catalog/street/universal-street (https://www.maier-mfg.com/catalog/street/universal-street)
I'd suggest a period Seca, GPz, or GS bikini fairing but the price and availability may be sketchy.
Dingleberry, I really appreciate the handwarmers, reminds me of my Honda Silverwing. I would squeeze exhaust pipes to keep warm. Won't need gloves for this model. BDC
Rik, the first item on your list, at $32.00usd, looks like a screamin deal compared to the other two. I'm especially impressed with the $0.99usd postage from Hong Kong. Perhaps I'm missing something.
I like the looks of those first 2 fairings, but I agree with Q that there is something up with that price.
One COULD contact the seller to verify details.
It's not unusual to see fairings and the like around this price - but you get what you pay for. Looks like a deal - probably isn't.
I think the Chinese government subsidises postage heavily.
Quote from: ProphetOfDoom on January 02, 2015, 06:14:19 AM
I think the Chinese government subsidises postage heavily.
All part of their plan to control the world.... :-X