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Title: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: littleblackjeep on June 10, 2008, 11:59:09 AM
(http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/33763/2147659560101593207S425x425Q85.jpg)

(http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/41768/2629377000101593207S425x425Q85.jpg)
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: bucks1605 on June 10, 2008, 12:07:54 PM
Did you make that?
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: cd on June 10, 2008, 12:17:05 PM
yes and no

looks like the end of a skateboard
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: Jackstand Johnny on June 10, 2008, 12:18:02 PM
Honestly, I think it looks okay from a front view, but kinda funny and out of place from the side. I wouldn't wanna put anything on my bike that was just so so in my book. If youre iffy on whether or not you like it, I'd just take it off dude.
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: commuterdude on June 10, 2008, 02:56:47 PM
It looks like it just has a pee pee instead of a schlong.
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: scottpA_GS on June 10, 2008, 03:01:03 PM

Looks like a Bonnet

(http://www.boldnewlook.com/kdog.gif)

:laugh:
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: bucks1605 on June 10, 2008, 03:02:53 PM
Quote from: scottpA_GS on June 10, 2008, 03:01:03 PM

Looks like a Bonnet

(http://www.boldnewlook.com/kdog.gif)

:laugh:

I was thinking the same thing. I can't decide which way I'm leaning. Doesn't really matter what we think though, it's your bike so whatever you like and makes you happy.
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: ohgood on June 10, 2008, 03:15:50 PM
as long as you don't look passed the FE, it looks fine, like a vintage cafe racer

- then you look passed teh front end, it looks funny

ride watcha like, looks are for suuuuuper models
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: natedawg120 on June 10, 2008, 03:29:59 PM
If you have the ability to put a little curve into it it would look a lot better from the side,  but then again its not what everyone else thinks its what you think :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: mojonixon on June 10, 2008, 05:20:00 PM
Yes. Take it off now!
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: The Antibody on June 10, 2008, 06:13:23 PM
I would only leave it on if it benefits you with wind coverage. It obviously doesn't though.

  -Anti  8)
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: Ronin on June 10, 2008, 07:21:23 PM
Quote from: scottpA_GS on June 10, 2008, 03:01:03 PM

Looks like a Bonnet

(http://www.boldnewlook.com/kdog.gif)

:laugh:

Looks like my third grade teacher  :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: littleblackjeep on June 10, 2008, 11:39:14 PM
yeah, I made it.  Its just a piece of stainless.  I put it on yesterday, and just sat there staring at it.  I can't decide if i like it or not. :dunno_white:

I think it needs a compound radius on it, curving back and down.
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: ohgood on June 11, 2008, 03:28:40 AM
Quote from: littleblackjeep on June 10, 2008, 11:39:14 PM
yeah, I made it.  Its just a piece of stainless.  I put it on yesterday, and just sat there staring at it.  I can't decide if i like it or not. :dunno_white:

I think it needs a compound radius on it, curving back and down.

if you make one from plexi-glass, you can heat it in the oven for 15-20 minutes @ 300F, and then drop it in a trash can/turkey fryer. it will set with the curve, i've done it twice now. nice curves. wouldn't recommend it for anything bigger than a flyscreen though. ;)

this is a sv650 screen:

(http://lh5.ggpht.com/gs500zuki/R87Xslf4bpI/AAAAAAAAA-A/GYXD2pGkFkQ/DSCN0813.JPG?imgmax=576)
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: mikedrees on June 11, 2008, 08:51:57 AM
 :laugh:yes, destroy it now. :2guns:
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: yooblonder on June 11, 2008, 02:27:18 PM
Yep! (that's my honest answer).  But it's your choice.

I do admire your bravery, taking a pic and asking the question.  And well done for making it yourself (much better than what I could do).
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: lowcountrygs on June 11, 2008, 05:32:55 PM
off topic, I see your jeep in the background, whats that a TJ on 35's flatfendered? I have a black 1988 Yj with 2.5" lift, some 31's and a big winch. Anyway nice combo of jeep +GS!
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: littleblackjeep on June 11, 2008, 11:57:39 PM
I build jeep cages and bumpers in my spare time

my baby: 06 unlimited rubi on 35s

old pic, it has a cj7 style rear cage now:
(http://inlinethumb55.webshots.com/38966/2505547010101593207S425x425Q85.jpg)


as for the windscreen, I took it off.  Gonna try spray-bombing it blue, and see if it looks any better.
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on June 12, 2008, 12:26:10 AM
or perhaps put it on an english wheel, and put a curve on it, if you were closer id offer to do that for ya, , BUT does it reflect wind, or bugs or whatnot?, me it looks a bit odd, BUT not bad like ghey or anything
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: mojonixon on June 12, 2008, 03:02:20 PM
Whaddya mean it doesnt look ghey, might as well spray paint a rainbow on it! :laugh:
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: littleblackjeep on June 13, 2008, 12:35:05 AM
Quote from: mojonixon on June 12, 2008, 03:02:20 PM
Whaddya mean it doesnt look ghey, might as well spray paint a rainbow on it! :laugh:

coming from someone that thinks this front end looks good?: :cookoo:
(http://inlinethumb10.webshots.com/7113/2761177490101593207S425x425Q85.jpg)

:flipoff:

[cough]gixerwanabe[cough]
:icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: littleblackjeep on June 13, 2008, 09:30:29 AM
as the eye doctor says:  better, or worse?

(http://inlinethumb52.webshots.com/33587/2310274470101593207S425x425Q85.jpg)

I like it alot better now.
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: mojonixon on June 13, 2008, 11:52:42 AM
Little black jeep, I made a humorous remark, hence the smiley at the end.
Funny I dont remember asking you if you liked my F model or not? Get thicker skin or dont ask the obvious dumb question.
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: littleblackjeep on June 13, 2008, 12:00:30 PM
I know.  And I made a humorous reponse back. hence the 3 smily's I used.   smartass?  yup,  guilty as charged. :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: mojonixon on June 13, 2008, 12:57:11 PM
Oh yeah, painting it a blue that doesnt match the bike makes it look much better! Now its not ghey, just retarded! BOOyah! :cheers:
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: toyopete on June 13, 2008, 04:15:27 PM
solution is simple,
replace the st.steel for transparent plex, then spray the down half in the color of your bike,
take a look at mine in the pictures area members bikes,...youl like it.
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: littleblackjeep on June 13, 2008, 11:42:18 PM
Quote from: mojonixon on June 13, 2008, 12:57:11 PM
Oh yeah, painting it a blue that doesnt match the bike makes it look much better! Now its not ghey, just retarded! BOOyah! :cheers:

nice!
actually, that pic is kinda weird.  When you don't look at a reflection, its the same color, just not clearcoated(that happens tomorrow)

Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: Jay_wolf on June 14, 2008, 12:20:29 AM
Im with little black jeep , F Models... .is a wannnabe Gixxer.. Just 1/4 of the power..

I dont think those plastics give it much more top end...
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on June 14, 2008, 12:40:20 AM
ROFLIDS ( rollinf on floor in drunken stupor), no but the stickers do. if a person has the gsXr stickers on it, that takes care of teh HP discrepancy, if it has the BUSA stickers, it mroe than makes up for it  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: pandy on June 14, 2008, 04:49:03 PM


:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: *cleaning off LCD*  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:




Quote from: littleblackjeep on June 13, 2008, 12:35:05 AM
coming from someone that thinks this front end looks good?: :cookoo:
(http://inlinethumb10.webshots.com/7113/2761177490101593207S425x425Q85.jpg)

:flipoff:

[cough]gixerwanabe[cough]
:icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: mojonixon on June 14, 2008, 06:34:13 PM
Jay-wolf really cmon man...gixxer wanna be? Kat FE, Hagon shock, S.S. exhaust, sounds wanna be to me?!  :cheers:

Lilblack jeep cool to see you can take and shovel it, maybe a little bigger and throw it on a english wheel to give some curve. And drop what looks to be a chrome edge. :thumb:
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: littleblackjeep on June 14, 2008, 08:52:02 PM
gotta find somebody around here that has a wheel.  The B.S. trim is clear.  Its there because I don't want to inadvertently use this thing as a guillotine!  I'm open to ideas, but I don't want the metal edge exposed.
Title: Re: does this fairing look dumb?
Post by: bombadillo on June 14, 2008, 10:13:45 PM
better but still awful.  Spring for the 50 bucks and put in a buell blast flyscreen.