cafe fairing? yes or no

BLINGMW · 10-19-2008, 03:56 PM

now:

after potential ebay purchase:

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Horrible? Acceptable? There's a lot of generic windshields/fairings that will work, this one is cheap and looks ok to me.

The other one I like comes off a Ducati Monster, but I'm having trouble finding one, let alone a cheap one:

[Image: ducati_windshield.jpg]

**JohnC** · 10-19-2008, 05:12 PM

If you were buying it to impress me, I'd prefer the half fairing.

CaptainHenreh · 10-19-2008, 05:32 PM

I don't hate it. I've seen some SV's with them, they don't look terrible.

BLINGMW · 10-19-2008, 05:36 PM

JohnC Wrote:If you were buying it to impress me

oh, yes, you know I am John. :bow:

Apoc · 10-19-2008, 06:00 PM

Trying too hard and ends up looking just plain confused.

**Mike** · 10-19-2008, 07:33 PM

i really don't like the cafe one.
i am indifferent on the ducati one.
i'd have to say i prefer without.

PGK · 10-19-2008, 11:15 PM

If I may chime in, I would say leave it as-is. Keep the money for tires and maintenance.

**Mike** · 10-19-2008, 11:21 PM

i think your money would be better spent on track days and safety gear... fuckin ricer Tongue

Evan · 10-20-2008, 12:14 AM

i really dont like cafe

i do like monster

BLINGMW · 10-20-2008, 01:23 AM

yeah yeah yeah I ain't doin it for looks, I'm trying to get some wind off me on the highway!

Apoc · 10-20-2008, 08:37 AM

BLINGMW Wrote:yeah yeah yeah I ain't doin it for looks, I'm trying to get some wind off me on the highway!

I have no experience with the subject but I can't imagine those dinky things do that much to block wind.

ScottyB · 10-20-2008, 09:09 AM

Apoc Wrote:I have no experience with the subject but I can't imagine those dinky things do that much to block wind.

kind of what i was thinking...looks like both just protect the gauges and maybe your midsection just a little. unless you're really tucked in there how are those fairings going to lift the wind over your torso?

that said, #3 or #1, with #1 best

WRXtranceformed · 10-20-2008, 09:22 AM

#3 if you really have to get one, IMO. #2 looks weird.

**Mike** · 10-20-2008, 09:52 AM

that thing ain't gonna block any wind except what's hitting your balls.

BLINGMW · 10-20-2008, 10:12 AM

ok guys thanks for the feedback. I think I'll give it a shot. I could very well be wrong, but I experience significant improvements just by reaching my hand out and resting it on top of the gauges, forming a tiny shield, so I imagine this will help at least that much. There's less wind pressure on my helmet, it's a little quieter, and the airflow seems smoother.

Mike Wrote:that thing ain't gonna block any wind except what's hitting your balls.

Hey, I could do with less ball wind! :dunno:

BLINGMW · 11-01-2008, 06:00 PM

Well, it is done. I find it quite acceptable, I like it more than I thought I would. It's a cheap cheap thing... but it definitely helps with the wind. I wonder how long till the cheap windscreen gets cracked. :lol:

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BLINGMW · 04-28-2009, 10:17 PM

I decided to get another one I like the looks of much better. It's some OEM or knockoff from what I understand, it's much heavier duty fiberglass with a thicker windscreen. Fit is very tight around the cluster and mounts are well thought out. Doesn't help as much with the wind unless I'm tucked though, oh well. :dunno:

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nobody even cares I'm just bored. :lol:

Dave · 04-28-2009, 11:13 PM

FWIW I like the new one more Smile

DavidM · 04-28-2009, 11:17 PM

Dave Wrote:FWIW I like the new one more

+1

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