idea on using mesh like honda does

[frankieG]

have you noticed that some sport bikes have a black or silver mesh covering some areas of the fairing?  i was thinking of doing that to my gsf.  has anyone tried it yet? if so what were the results? 

[The Antibody]

It seems like you would be the pioneer Frankie. Give 'em hell. Try it out. 

  -Anti 

[CndnMax]

u mean like filling those vent holes with mesh?

[frankieG]

yup

[kellehar]

I would give it a go cant hurt, think it would be a plus would keep out the bugs and other stuff from the road

[CndnMax]

If done right i think it would look pretty good. I might have to copy you if it looks good 

[OctaneMotorsports]

Fishnet?

[galahs]

If the mesh openings are too small it may prevent air flow.

Remember our bikes engine block needs air flow where as radiator cooled bikes don't need air streams directed over the block.

[yamahonkawazuki]

question frankie, how would you cover ermm secure it to the bikes fairings?

[frankieG]

i havent got that far yet...i  may have to do some research first by wearing fishnet stockings 

[dgyver]

The screen on the chin fairing is just secured with epoxy (or similar adhesive).

[frankieG]

that is what i thought. with the temp here in maine never over 90 and only in the 90's rarely i don't think it will effect air flow enough to matter

[TragicImage]

The screen on the chin fairing is just secured with epoxy (or similar adhesive).

The chin fairing seperates into a LH and RH side... if you epoxy it to both sides, you're gonna have one hell of a time taking it off.


Option #2...... Epoxy washes standing on edge into the inside of the fairing (maybe 3 or 4 per side) and run zip ties through the mesh, and through the eye of the washer.  It will allow you to replace/remove the chain mesh, and because there isn't going to be much wind resistance (if its the width of mesh I'm thinking of) it won't rip out the "eyelets" you have now installed.


As a personal reccomendation for ease of use.... try some Double Bubble Adhesive.... works great.

[dgyver]

The screen on the chin fairing is just secured with epoxy (or similar adhesive).

The chin fairing seperates into a LH and RH side... if you epoxy it to both sides, you're gonna have one hell of a time taking it off.

No. I am refering to the chin fairing of the nakids, not the belly pan of the faired models.

[TragicImage]

The screen on the chin fairing is just secured with epoxy (or similar adhesive).

The chin fairing seperates into a LH and RH side... if you epoxy it to both sides, you're gonna have one hell of a time taking it off.

No. I am refering to the chin fairing of the nakids, not the belly pan of the faired models.

my mistake... but i thought frankie had a F model

[dgyver]

What model of bike FG has makes no difference to my original post regarding to the mounting of the screen on the chin fairing.

[DaxFX]

sorry gays but what you mean with chin? remember I not good on english . if what you means is in the tail !! well mine (E) does not have any hole to cover with mesh. Can I put'em in wheels between the 3 legs 

[dgyver]

sorry gheys but what you mean with chin? remember I not good on english . if what you means is in the tail !! well mine (E) does not have any hole to cover with mesh. Can I put'em in wheels between the 3 legs 

Chin fairing....the plastic part (yellow with black stripe) mounted to the frame, bellow the motor directly and behind the wheel...

[DaxFX]

oh!!! ok now I understand !! i called that the belly or the bug spoiler....

ps. i dont write (gheys) in the other reply it was the app of the forum that change, I put (G a y s) i dont mean homosexual I mean guys !! sorry .. but have you read my signature ?

[CndnMax]

Would that type of plastic window screen melt that close to the engine? i have a roll in the garage i feel like experimenting with.