Lower Fairings - should I get them? - Page 2 - SV650.org

15-09-10, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by WeegieBlue

The bungs are huge sticky out things so I wouldn't have thought they'll fit. I'm happy to just get new ones though. Or even better, I just won't drop the bike and save myself the pennies.....!

Anybody got any thoughts on Skidmarx fairings? M&P can do them for £105 in red so sounds like a decent option.

Where are the red ones for £105? The cheapest I can find on M&P are £120 and it doesn't specify a colour?

15-09-10, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by radicalry00

Where are the red ones for £105? The cheapest I can find on M&P are £120 and it doesn't specify a colour?

Here you go:

http://www.mandp.co.uk/productinfo.a...Fairing-Lowers

15-09-10, 08:39 AM

Thanks

. Considering getting some and that's a very good price.

However, I'm pretty sure the curvy had two different shades of red? Mine's the same colour as yours but there's also a darker maroon type red so I'd get in touch with M & P and ask for a picture of the colour before ordering.

15-09-10, 08:46 AM

I'm pretty sure there was only one shade of red per year. As long as you pick the correct year for your bike they should be able to provide colour matched fairings.

15-09-10, 11:54 AM

I'm running my bike half faired at the moment after a prang that destroyed my lower fairings.

I have noticed f**k all difference with protection from the elements. With or without the lowers, it rains - you get wet, you're going fast - you get hit by the wind. That's motorbikes for you

15-09-10, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by toby_smith

I'm running my bike half faired at the moment after a prang that destroyed my lower fairings.

I have noticed f**k all difference with protection from the elements. With or without the lowers, it rains - you get wet, you're going fast - you get hit by the wind. That's motorbikes for you

Do you think it's more aesthetically pleasing with them on or off?

15-09-10, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by WeegieBlue

Do you think it's more aesthetically pleasing with them on or off?

Personally I prefer the look with them fitted.

15-09-10, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by WeegieBlue

Do you think it's more aesthetically pleasing with them on or off?

I prefer it with them on. Definately. Only reason they're not on now is I'm currently waiting to pick up a set with a slightly less destroyed RHS fairing

15-09-10, 07:32 PM

they defintely make no difference to wind buffeting, or getting wet, just depends on wether you like the look of them.

Take approx 30 mins to fit all brackets and both panels, the worst part is lining up the brackets to the bolt holes, but not difficult.

The 2 panels slot together at the front under the down pipe and 2 nut and bolt fixings secure there.

If you do buy second hand make sure you get all brackets, ive seen loads on ebay minus the brackets.

Lee

15-09-10, 08:03 PM

2nd hand lowers are going to cost me around £50. A bracket kit is about £20. Spraying is another £50 depending on the condition of them.

New ones are £105, but nobody knows much about them. Buy cheap buy twice could rear it's ugly head.

Grrrrrr! Need to decide really don't I!

15-09-10, 08:39 AM	#13
radicalry00 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Lower Fairings - should I get them? Thanks . Considering getting some and that's a very good price. However, I'm pretty sure the curvy had two different shades of red? Mine's the same colour as yours but there's also a darker maroon type red so I'd get in touch with M & P and ask for a picture of the colour before ordering.

15-09-10, 08:46 AM	#14
WeegieBlue Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Lower Fairings - should I get them? I'm pretty sure there was only one shade of red per year. As long as you pick the correct year for your bike they should be able to provide colour matched fairings.

15-09-10, 11:54 AM	#15
toby_smith Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Lower Fairings - should I get them? I'm running my bike half faired at the moment after a prang that destroyed my lower fairings. I have noticed f**k all difference with protection from the elements. With or without the lowers, it rains - you get wet, you're going fast - you get hit by the wind. That's motorbikes for you

15-09-10, 07:32 PM	#19
leebex Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Lower Fairings - should I get them? they defintely make no difference to wind buffeting, or getting wet, just depends on wether you like the look of them. Take approx 30 mins to fit all brackets and both panels, the worst part is lining up the brackets to the bolt holes, but not difficult. The 2 panels slot together at the front under the down pipe and 2 nut and bolt fixings secure there. If you do buy second hand make sure you get all brackets, ive seen loads on ebay minus the brackets. Lee

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15-09-10, 08:03 PM	#20
WeegieBlue Guest Posts: n/a	2nd hand lowers are going to cost me around £50. A bracket kit is about £20. Spraying is another £50 depending on the condition of them. New ones are £105, but nobody knows much about them. Buy cheap buy twice could rear it's ugly head. Grrrrrr! Need to decide really don't I!