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Title: Is this a stock fairing?
Post by: desilva on April 02, 2008, 02:09:46 PM
This has got to be the prettiest GS I've ever seen: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150232246351 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150232246351)

I'd love to know where that fairing came from as it looks a lot better than the one Suzuki are putting on the 'F' these days (IMHO). I really like the way it covers the engine casing completely, although checking the oil level must be a real pain. Does anyone recognise it? Is it stock or after-market?
Title: Re: Is this a stock fairing?
Post by: Jay_wolf on April 02, 2008, 02:16:20 PM
Its a stock fairing for the older Pre 01+ bikes . my friend has a Gs in that exact colour
Title: Re: Is this a stock fairing?
Post by: sledge on April 02, 2008, 03:31:30 PM
Those fairings are made by TCP in Spain and some were fitted to  E`s by the supplying dealers when they were sold new. Thats the later version with the headlamp lenz, earlier ones were a slightly different design and had no lenz over the headlamps.

www.tcpsa.com
Title: Re: Is this a stock fairing?
Post by: 510 on April 02, 2008, 04:40:50 PM
Wow, looks way better than the fairings on a f model, which look like they're too big.
Title: Re: Is this a stock fairing?
Post by: mach1 on April 02, 2008, 04:50:22 PM
ehh they also look fugly if you ask me. Look for the GSR fairing now they look badass lemme look
(http://mysite.verizon.net/vzerbjzj/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/backii.jpg)
(http://mysite.verizon.net/vzerbjzj/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/d54a.jpeg)
that is what a stock GS should look like
Title: Re: Is this a stock fairing?
Post by: ben2go on April 02, 2008, 06:04:05 PM
Quote from: sledge on April 02, 2008, 03:31:30 PM
Those fairings are made by TCP in Spain and some were fitted to  E`s by the supplying dealers when they were sold new. Thats the later version with the headlamp lenz, earlier ones were a slightly different design and had no lenz over the headlamps.

www.tcpsa.com



BINGO!   :thumb:  :thumb:  :thumb:  :thumb:
Title: Re: Is this a stock fairing?
Post by: sledge on April 02, 2008, 06:27:39 PM
I dont  think you got them over there. Never seen a pic of a usa spec bike with one fitted
Title: Re: Is this a stock fairing?
Post by: Jay_wolf on April 02, 2008, 06:30:19 PM
I just assumed they where stock , i new they were called Spec II , ive seen 3 or 4 Gs's with that kit
Title: Re: Is this a stock fairing?
Post by: bucks1605 on April 02, 2008, 07:09:39 PM
Quote from: mach1 on April 02, 2008, 04:50:22 PM
ehh they also look fugly if you ask me. Look for the GSR fairing now they look badass lemme look
(http://mysite.verizon.net/vzerbjzj/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/backii.jpg)
(http://mysite.verizon.net/vzerbjzj/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/d54a.jpeg)
that is what a stock GS should look like

That's my favorite fairing.
Title: Re: Is this a stock fairing?
Post by: sledge on April 02, 2008, 10:06:08 PM
Quote from: Jay_wolf on April 02, 2008, 06:30:19 PM
I just assumed they where stock , i new they were called Spec II , ive seen 3 or 4 Gs's with that kit

Jay?
They are stock.......well kind of. They were fitted to some brand new bikes before they were sold, its just that they are not Suzuki parts.
Title: Re: Is this a stock fairing?
Post by: average on April 02, 2008, 10:44:33 PM
I love the TCP fairing. Reminds me of one of my favorite zuks of all time. The RF series .. :bowdown:
Title: Re: Is this a stock fairing?
Post by: Jay_wolf on April 03, 2008, 03:28:40 AM
Ah , Thanks Sledge  :thumb:
Title: Re: Is this a stock fairing?
Post by: galahs on April 03, 2008, 03:41:50 AM
Wow the GS with the GSXR fairing look awesome.

How hard is that to do?
Title: Re: Is this a stock fairing?
Post by: Jay_wolf on April 03, 2008, 03:44:26 AM
Its a Brazillian Kit , They make them , i cant remember the link , but as far as i no the send u the fairings and it fits on the mounts
Title: Re: Is this a stock fairing?
Post by: ohgood on April 03, 2008, 03:54:57 AM
Quote from: mach1 on April 02, 2008, 04:50:22 PM
ehh they also look fugly if you ask me. Look for the GSR fairing now they look badass lemme look
(http://mysite.verizon.net/vzerbjzj/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/backii.jpg)
(http://mysite.verizon.net/vzerbjzj/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/d54a.jpeg)
that is what a stock GS should look like

Got any around - the - bike - shots of that fairing ? It's the first one I've seen that I like :)
Title: Re: Is this a stock fairing?
Post by: Jim Knopf on April 03, 2008, 12:15:36 PM
Quote from: desilva on April 02, 2008, 02:09:46 PM
This has got to be the prettiest GS I've ever seen: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150232246351 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150232246351)

I'd love to know where that fairing came from as it looks a lot better than the one Suzuki are putting on the 'F' these days (IMHO). I really like the way it covers the engine casing completely, although checking the oil level must be a real pain. Does anyone recognise it? Is it stock or after-market?

servus,

the fairing is from: www.jfmotorsport.de  and named "ELIPTIC"

Title: Re: Is this a stock fairing?
Post by: seamax on April 03, 2008, 12:57:17 PM
Quote from: ohgood on April 03, 2008, 03:54:57 AM
Quote from: mach1 on April 02, 2008, 04:50:22 PM
ehh they also look fugly if you ask me. Look for the GSR fairing now they look badass lemme look
(http://mysite.verizon.net/vzerbjzj/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/backii.jpg)
(http://mysite.verizon.net/vzerbjzj/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/d54a.jpeg)
that is what a stock GS should look like

Got any around - the - bike - shots of that fairing ? It's the first one I've seen that I like :)

I have that fairing and the tail. I was one of the first to get it when it was prototyped so I got a big discount. It would cost you the price of your bike to get it now shipped from Brazil. They have a new kit now that has dual headlights. I think it's ugly. Mine was a single gxsr headlight style which looks much more clean.

Here's the site..click on the US flag in the uppper right for english.

http://www.mmotos.com/

Here's a link on what it looks like while the bike is moving..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hvGdDoGfHs





Title: Re: Is this a stock fairing?
Post by: philward on April 03, 2008, 04:18:30 PM
Quote from: mach1 on April 02, 2008, 04:50:22 PM
(http://mysite.verizon.net/vzerbjzj/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/d54a.jpeg)

Is that the put-a-yoshi-sticker-on-a-stock-can upgrade I see there?  :oops:
Title: Re: Is this a stock fairing?
Post by: Toogoofy317 on April 08, 2008, 08:39:05 PM
I want that too! Looks around a thousand bucks. Wonder if you can rape a gixxer and do it. There is one that has been sitting in the parking lot more than mine has and I got a sprained ankle. I don't think they'd even noticed if it uhm went naked.

I gotta start scraping together my nickle and dimes!

Mary S.
Title: Re: Is this a stock fairing?
Post by: Affschnozel on April 09, 2008, 03:31:05 AM
Seamax , do you need to take the fairing off for oil check ?

With TCP it's hard to get to the dipstick because of small clearance , GSR is snugly fit I see

The new GSR fairing looks amazing  :o
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc280/Affschnozel/GSR500.jpg)
Title: Re: Is this a stock fairing?
Post by: ohgood on April 09, 2008, 05:09:41 AM
Quote from: Affschnozel on April 09, 2008, 03:31:05 AM
Seamax , do you need to take the fairing off for oil check ?

With TCP it's hard to get to the dipstick because of small clearance , GSR is snugly fit I see

The new GSR fairing looks amazing  :o
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc280/Affschnozel/GSR500.jpg)

looks like a rc51 and a ninja had a love child ! i like it ! all it needs is a gsx-r to do a three-way and add it's signal mirrors to the mix ;)

nice looking doo-hicky there !
Title: Re: Is this a stock fairing?
Post by: seamax on April 09, 2008, 08:48:22 AM
Quote from: Affschnozel on April 09, 2008, 03:31:05 AM
Seamax , do you need to take the fairing off for oil check ?

With TCP it's hard to get to the dipstick because of small clearance , GSR is snugly fit I see

The new GSR fairing looks amazing  :o
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc280/Affschnozel/GSR500.jpg)

Yes, you do need to take the lower fairing off to check oil or adjust idle, etc. I usually do this when she's naked and fill her to about 3.5 quarts of oil. That would last me thru the whole spring summer and fall season withou any issues.

I will take pics of her tonight while she is still naked. Will also post some pics with full fairing after another layer of flat black and matte clear.

I'm itching to ride so I'm rushing some things.

Title: Re: Is this a stock fairing?
Post by: morbidelli17 on April 09, 2008, 09:51:31 AM
The GS with the GSX-R fairing was the shizzle!

Title: Re: Is this a stock fairing?
Post by: seamax on April 10, 2008, 12:16:49 AM
Ok I got some pics of her naked...she's not running well yet. I have some fuel leak issues. Once that is resolve I'll take some pics of her full faired.

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh115/seamax206/DSCN0872.jpg)
(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh115/seamax206/DSCN0873.jpg)
(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh115/seamax206/DSCN0874.jpg)
(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh115/seamax206/DSCN0372.jpg)
(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh115/seamax206/DSCN0371.jpg)
Title: Re: Is this a stock fairing?
Post by: The Antibody on April 10, 2008, 08:32:52 AM
OMG!  :o  Exhaust? What did you do? That bike is going to be killer. We want more... we need more.

  -Anti
Title: Re: Is this a stock fairing?
Post by: seamax on April 10, 2008, 08:43:52 AM
Quote from: The Antibody on April 10, 2008, 08:32:52 AM
OMG!  :o  Exhaust? What did you do? That bike is going to be killer. We want more... we need more.

  -Anti

She has a mean growl too.  :thumb: Very Buellish. I just need to get this carb leak problem fix. Will take some more pics of her nice tail when it's nice outside again.
Title: Re: Is this a stock fairing?
Post by: kml.krk on April 10, 2008, 10:43:42 AM
Quote from: Affschnozel on April 09, 2008, 03:31:05 AM
Seamax , do you need to take the fairing off for oil check ?

With TCP it's hard to get to the dipstick because of small clearance , GSR is snugly fit I see

The new GSR fairing looks amazing  :o
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc280/Affschnozel/GSR500.jpg)

^^^^^   looks like yamaha r6. I like it a lot! I like the price a little bit less  ;)


PS. SEAMAX: your bike looks like a beast! Awesome job there!! Keep it up. Sound clip of the exhaust would be nice  :thumb:
Title: Re: Is this a stock fairing?
Post by: TR on April 14, 2008, 02:20:41 PM
It's no necesary to take off the bottom TCP fairing to check the oil, there's enough room to use some electrician pliers and a rag to unscrew the oil cap, I do use a rag to avoid scratching the cap, and then you can pick up the dipstick and check the oil. Only if you have really BIG hands there will be a problem. To change the oil then yu'll have to remove 6 screws on each side of the fairing, and take off the bottom fairing as a hole, no big deal.