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does this fairing look dumb?

Started by littleblackjeep, June 10, 2008, 11:59:09 AM

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bucks1605

SV1000K3 Bought 03/17/09
1996 GS500E Sold 03/03/09

cd

yes and no

looks like the end of a skateboard

Jackstand Johnny

#3
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.

commuterdude

It looks like it just has a pee pee instead of a schlong.
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bucks1605

Quote from: scottpA_GS on June 10, 2008, 03:01:03 PM

Looks like a Bonnet



: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.
SV1000K3 Bought 03/17/09
1996 GS500E Sold 03/03/09

ohgood

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


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natedawg120

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:
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mojonixon

1974 RD 125 1st bike
1985 RZ 350 Should have kept this one!
1985 FJ 1100 Can you say sled
1981 Gpz 550 Still in the garage
2003 Ducati 749 Divorce...you know the rest.
2004 VTX 1300 Just got it
2007 GS 500F I love it and the FE is fine
Picking up pennies for a Triumph Street Triple

The Antibody

I would only leave it on if it benefits you with wind coverage. It obviously doesn't though.

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littleblackjeep

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.

ohgood

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:




tt_four: "and believe me, BMW motorcycles are 50% metal, rubber and plastic, and 50% useless

mikedrees

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yooblonder

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).
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lowcountrygs

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!
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littleblackjeep

#17
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:



as for the windscreen, I took it off.  Gonna try spray-bombing it blue, and see if it looks any better.

yamahonkawazuki

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
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mojonixon

Whaddya mean it doesnt look ghey, might as well spray paint a rainbow on it! :laugh:
1974 RD 125 1st bike
1985 RZ 350 Should have kept this one!
1985 FJ 1100 Can you say sled
1981 Gpz 550 Still in the garage
2003 Ducati 749 Divorce...you know the rest.
2004 VTX 1300 Just got it
2007 GS 500F I love it and the FE is fine
Picking up pennies for a Triumph Street Triple

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