The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: Bonneybear on April 18, 2008, 11:14:51 PM

Title: Looking for a cool fairing
Post by: Bonneybear on April 18, 2008, 11:14:51 PM

Hey, Looking for a fairing , bigger than a cafe but smaller than a full one. There was a guy her "mandosi" ? who had a great looking one , He wasn't sure what kind  it was. any Ideas?

Title: Re: Looking for a cool fairing
Post by: MrRiden on April 19, 2008, 12:54:34 PM

I don't recall that fairing but the Rifle fairing that Not-So-Fast-ED installed is one I really like. See if this lights yer candle
http://suraklyn.com/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1205885117
rich

Title: Re: Looking for a cool fairing
Post by: not-so-fast-ed on April 19, 2008, 06:36:13 PM

Here's their web site     http://rifle.com/Motorcycle/BMW/srchbike.cfm?&DID=9&BikeNo=6&Motorcycle=1982-BMW-R%2065-(R-65)

I've enjoyed mine so far, but need to get used to the buffeting.  Maybe adjust the windshield height.  A little taller, or shorter may be the trick.
Ed

Title: Re: Looking for a cool fairing
Post by: Jon_P on April 19, 2008, 07:56:39 PM

i have a givi that is sporty looking but not full size, i am not using it and would be willing to sell it. if you look at my winter build thread toward the front couple of pages there is a pix of it on a R65.

Title: Re: Looking for a cool fairing
Post by: Danie on April 20, 2008, 10:09:02 AM

If you are looking for proper protection against wind, rain, etc. - I think the Rifle "superbike fairing" (the blue one for $289.00 on the Rifle website) might be a bit too small.

A proper fairing really makes a big difference during long distance riding.  Since I installed the Vetter fairing on my Kawasaki, I really started enjoying long trips a lot more.

I am also thinking of getting a proper fairing for my R65 - the one on Eds bike really looks cool ......the weak value of the our Rand is making the price a bit steep though.

Title: Re: Looking for a cool fairing
Post by: not-so-fast-ed on April 20, 2008, 03:23:09 PM

Absolutely too small for real protection Danie, but enough so I can still get a bit of a breeze during the "warmer" months in Georgia.  
(May through October)       ;)
Ed

Title: Re: Looking for a cool fairing
Post by: Bonneybear on April 21, 2008, 08:30:35 AM

MMmmmm, I cant find pics of the Givi, I found the bike and the train though...?

Title: Re: Looking for a cool fairing
Post by: Jon_P on April 23, 2008, 05:50:52 PM

train? i have no idea what your talking about? have to do a google search and see what shows up i guess.

Title: Re: Looking for a cool fairing
Post by: DgM on April 24, 2008, 07:08:10 PM

Cool fairings galore
http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/