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General Category => General Announcements => Topic started by: not-so-fast-ed on March 18, 2008, 07:05:16 PM

Title: Finally got the fairing mounted
Post by: not-so-fast-ed on March 18, 2008, 07:05:16 PM
After several weeks I finally got the Rifle fairing mounted!  Now to get used to the wind buffeting.  Never had a fairing or windshield on any of my earlier bikes.   :-/
Title: Re: Finally got the fairing mounted
Post by: SCJJR65 on March 18, 2008, 07:23:17 PM
Really nice looking fairing, Ed!   [smiley=thumbsup.gif]  Very Sleek!  I've heard some very good things about that brand of fairing, too!  I'll bet you'll really enjoy it!  ;)
Title: Re: Finally got the fairing mounted
Post by: Rob Valdez 79 R65 on March 18, 2008, 08:08:09 PM
VERY nice, Ed!  It looks like you figured out your photo posting question?

About the buffeting, are you already using earplugs?

I know that there is probably some physical impact on you, as well, but it is the noise I notice, most.

I am going to eBay my Tracy fairing.
Title: Re: Finally got the fairing mounted
Post by: Joan on March 18, 2008, 08:09:57 PM
Mmmmmm.... I {heart} R65 fairing pr()n! (And THAT qualifies)  ;D
Title: Re: Finally got the fairing mounted
Post by: nhmaf on March 18, 2008, 09:43:59 PM
Looks very good, Ed !

 [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

You'll figure out the best way to make it work for you - I usually like to have my fairings/windshield adjusted to that either the wind goes just barely over the top of my helmet or else I want it to be directed at my chest such that my head is in a smooth, unturbulent air stream.   Depending on your height, and the available height(s) of the windshields
(and your ability/desire to perform a little surgery on acrylic) I am sure that you'll get this fine tuned perfectly.  I think that there are a couple of heights available for the windshields on these fairings, and sometime a slight adjustment of the brackets to alter the angle of the fairing (forward or back) will get that upper lip at just the right height.
Title: Re: Finally got the fairing mounted
Post by: seniorchiefSS on March 19, 2008, 09:46:54 AM
I had that stle on my 84 r65. I used it to comute daily works great
Title: Re: Finally got the fairing mounted
Post by: Justin B. on March 20, 2008, 07:43:04 PM
Very nice looking fairing, great mounting job.
Title: Re: Finally got the fairing mounted
Post by: MrRiden on March 21, 2008, 08:13:33 PM
Love the Rifle fairing! Almost makes me want to put one on the LS. Guess I need a standard model to fettle with! Great look!!
rich