Removal of the lower fairing.
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SuperSport
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From: Tampa Florida
Removal of the lower fairing.
I am not so fond of my lower fairing on my 2000 VTR. I am wondering; should I remove it will it affect the fittings of the other fairings?
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Well I guess I'll have a little pity on you..... but do you really believe that body work holds engine hard parts on?
Yes you can remove the lower fairing with no issues.......
and yes there is part of me that hopes you are just joking.
Yes you can remove the lower fairing with no issues.......
and yes there is part of me that hopes you are just joking.
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From: Tampa Florida
It doesnt sound like good engineering to hold important parts on with a fairing. I am asking it is will affect the fitting of the other fairings. if you look at the picture of my bike I have a complete fairing covering the bottom but would prefer nothing down there. I have seen other VTRs with a tiny fairing down there so I was not sure if I needed some kind of placeholder.
the boss
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From: largo,fl
I went on a long north run yesterday,gotta work the weekend.
If you go on the north run.stay in back and take your own pace.don't push it.
Slot of challenging stuff.
I took a chance on my bike.the front end is bad.I made it thru until the last 45 seconds before our destination.at 15 mph.bike came out from underneath me and had to take it to the ditch.
I have some experience but I still took chance on bad front end.
If you have no real experience on turns and lean,I would think about a lighter run.
Alot of peps on here would not believe it but they took me on turns than I could not believe were ever here.so please becarefull and do not push your skill level.
If you go on the north run.stay in back and take your own pace.don't push it.
Slot of challenging stuff.
I took a chance on my bike.the front end is bad.I made it thru until the last 45 seconds before our destination.at 15 mph.bike came out from underneath me and had to take it to the ditch.
I have some experience but I still took chance on bad front end.
If you have no real experience on turns and lean,I would think about a lighter run.
Alot of peps on here would not believe it but they took me on turns than I could not believe were ever here.so please becarefull and do not push your skill level.
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I did the North run last week and had allot of fun it was my first. this time I am going to go a bit quiker. I made a post about it on http://geekonamotorcycle.com What is wrong with your front end?
the boss
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From: largo,fl
lol what isnt wrong.gotta do complete rebuild of forks,change out rim.new tire.
im gonna bite the bullet and get new springs,valves,brace.i got some things i need but not everything.
i seen most of the video,i think they took us differnt routes,i was actually amazed.theres alot hidden back there.i went thru a tank of gas.
but.like i was saying.if you dont want that lower cowl,let me know,we work something out.
im gonna bite the bullet and get new springs,valves,brace.i got some things i need but not everything.
i seen most of the video,i think they took us differnt routes,i was actually amazed.theres alot hidden back there.i went thru a tank of gas.
but.like i was saying.if you dont want that lower cowl,let me know,we work something out.
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you should look chad wolfe up on TSB he does private work for most of the riders. In fact I am going to tap him for suspension setup myself after these tickets are paid off
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The front fender is actually a good thing to have. It keep the front tire for spraying or flinging stuff all over the bike.
Plus, as you're a Florida guy, you will loose top end due to the change in aerodynamics.....
Plus, as you're a Florida guy, you will loose top end due to the change in aerodynamics.....
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Aaaahhh! Front fender back on! Even naked bikes have them!
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/photog...iver_750_6.jpg
vs
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gal...%20Chopper.jpg
I'm just messing around, but without a fender looks awkward to me!
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/photog...iver_750_6.jpg
vs
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gal...%20Chopper.jpg
I'm just messing around, but without a fender looks awkward to me!
Retired- but not tired!
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the boss
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From: largo,fl
it helps to improve the front end.more stable.with new springs,new valves and oil,best you can do,next to a swap.
http://www.superbrace.com/proddetail.asp?prod=2260
http://www.superbrace.com/proddetail.asp?prod=2260
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SuperSport
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I am selling my lower cowl 70$+S/h or 50$+S/H if you give me your old lower bikini fairing. I will also trade a tail for it.
You will need to make your own mounting hardware for the lower cowl.
You will need to make your own mounting hardware for the lower cowl.
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From: St.Louis Mo
Gonna send you a pm on that fairing.
Scratch that. That fairing just doesn't look right. Most of the other ones I see are a little larger and look to be designed better.
Scratch that. That fairing just doesn't look right. Most of the other ones I see are a little larger and look to be designed better.
Last edited by archaicguy; Mar 26, 2011 at 05:26 PM.
