Cafe Fairing

**jonathan180iq** · 04-02-2008, 12:14 AM

Well, I'm pretty pleased.

The fairing was easy to put together and, luckily, came with all of the needed hardware to bolt it on. It's made by a different company than whoever the fairing that BADFUN purchased is. The one that I received, secondhand mind you, had cheap-o fork mounts. While they will suffice for now, I'll probably switch over to a direct bolt approach much like Badfun did. The overall size of the fairing makes the think it was designed for larger bikes in mind (of course) However, as you can see below, it really looks nice on our little bike. It overhangs my headlight a tad, due to the large mounting pieces, but that doesn't limit nighttime visibility or front end visibility.

My favorite change comes from the view that the rider gets. The bubble shiled and the way light reflects off of the inside of the fairing make the rider feel like they are some 70's superbike. It's really quite nice. IF I could find a chin fairing some nice barend mirrors this will be one sweet looking ride. Check it out for yourselves.

Ride more,
Jonathan

PS: First ride is tomorrow. I'll let you know how it holds up.

PPS: Excuse my raggety carport. The garage is full.

Water Warrior 2 · 04-02-2008, 11:55 PM

Is there any adjustment to move the fairing back a bit. With all the light coming back in the fairing you might have a harder time riding after dark. Either that or run a strip of black material around the headlight bucket to seal the gap. Ya I know, I am just picky about some things. Overall it does look good though.

**jonathan180iq** · 04-03-2008, 09:13 AM

As I mentioned, with the larger mounting hardware, this is as far back as the fairing will sit. I went over to Home Depot yesterday to find a flat bracket that would be strong enough to support the fairing but easy enough for me to bend to shape. I had no luck. Once I have 'er remounted, I'll post more photos.

I had the bike out at night and I've not problems with visibility. I was a little surprised but I can't really tell a difference.

The cheap-o factory hardware seems to be holding up just fine. The bolts all came with lock washers, which is good for keeping them tight under the vibrations of everyday travel but it makes this thing a pain in the ass to get to on and off, for those who would want to.

CMS · 04-03-2008, 10:20 AM

I really like the those fairings,the bike's image is really improved. Suzuki ,take note! :rawk: CMS

**jonathan180iq** · 04-03-2008, 04:54 PM

No kidding!

Having one standard from the factory that would be an exact fit would be great. Sitting behind the bubble shield feels really nice, stricly speaking from an eyeball standpoint. It offers almost zero in the wind protection department. I can't tell any difference between quarter fairing and the bike with no shield. But, then again, it's not supposed to.

badfun · 04-03-2008, 10:44 PM

Looks good Jonathan This weekend I'll take a picture from the inside maybe you can see the shape I had to bend the mounts. I think is gives the bike a nice look, I agree Suzuki should make one thats mounts right up. Also even tho they are cheap the black mirrors are better in every way.

**jonathan180iq** · 04-03-2008, 11:55 PM

I'll be going with barends, hopefully this weekend. At least it will look a little different than yours.

04-02-2008, 12:14 AM	#1
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Cafe Fairing Well, I'm pretty pleased. The fairing was easy to put together and, luckily, came with all of the needed hardware to bolt it on. It's made by a different company than whoever the fairing that BADFUN purchased is. The one that I received, secondhand mind you, had cheap-o fork mounts. While they will suffice for now, I'll probably switch over to a direct bolt approach much like Badfun did. The overall size of the fairing makes the think it was designed for larger bikes in mind (of course) However, as you can see below, it really looks nice on our little bike. It overhangs my headlight a tad, due to the large mounting pieces, but that doesn't limit nighttime visibility or front end visibility. My favorite change comes from the view that the rider gets. The bubble shiled and the way light reflects off of the inside of the fairing make the rider feel like they are some 70's superbike. It's really quite nice. IF I could find a chin fairing some nice barend mirrors this will be one sweet looking ride. Check it out for yourselves. Ride more, Jonathan PS: First ride is tomorrow. I'll let you know how it holds up. PPS: Excuse my raggety carport. The garage is full. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-03-2008, 09:13 AM	#3
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	As I mentioned, with the larger mounting hardware, this is as far back as the fairing will sit. I went over to Home Depot yesterday to find a flat bracket that would be strong enough to support the fairing but easy enough for me to bend to shape. I had no luck. Once I have 'er remounted, I'll post more photos. I had the bike out at night and I've not problems with visibility. I was a little surprised but I can't really tell a difference. The cheap-o factory hardware seems to be holding up just fine. The bolts all came with lock washers, which is good for keeping them tight under the vibrations of everyday travel but it makes this thing a pain in the ass to get to on and off, for those who would want to. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-03-2008, 10:20 AM	#4
CMS Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 146	Fairings I really like the those fairings,the bike's image is really improved. Suzuki ,take note! :rawk: CMS __________________ You can never have enough motocycles 2017 Yamaha R -3 White 2013 Suzuki GW250 Black FSSNOC # 4953
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04-03-2008, 04:54 PM	#5
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	No kidding! Having one standard from the factory that would be an exact fit would be great. Sitting behind the bubble shield feels really nice, stricly speaking from an eyeball standpoint. It offers almost zero in the wind protection department. I can't tell any difference between quarter fairing and the bike with no shield. But, then again, it's not supposed to. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-03-2008, 10:44 PM	#6
badfun Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA,Tulsa,Ok Posts: 79	Looks good Jonathan This weekend I'll take a picture from the inside maybe you can see the shape I had to bend the mounts. I think is gives the bike a nice look, I agree Suzuki should make one thats mounts right up. Also even tho they are cheap the black mirrors are better in every way. __________________ http://www.badfun.blogspot.com
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04-02-2008, 11:55 PM	#2
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Is there any adjustment to move the fairing back a bit. With all the light coming back in the fairing you might have a harder time riding after dark. Either that or run a strip of black material around the headlight bucket to seal the gap. Ya I know, I am just picky about some things. Overall it does look good though.
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04-03-2008, 11:55 PM	#7
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	I'll be going with barends, hopefully this weekend. At least it will look a little different than yours.
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