Front fairings or no fairings?

duc996 · July 18, 2009, 05:42:07 PM

Can't seem to decide if i should put on front fairings or leave it out? So i might just go for the majority,do you guys have it on or off? TIA!!!

NAKID · July 18, 2009, 05:44:49 PM

Depends really. I find it effective above 75-80, but it looks so much better without it...

pitbull03 · July 18, 2009, 06:14:23 PM

Quote from: NAKID on July 18, 2009, 05:44:49 PM
Depends really. I find it effective above 75-80, but it looks so much better without it...

+1
Looks way better without it, but aerodynamics are much improved with it on. I guess it comes down to what's more important to you...looks or function.

nikkimonster · July 18, 2009, 10:02:04 PM

i have mix decisions too. i take mine off and on every now and then. i know lots of work but hey i just can't settle.

He Man · July 18, 2009, 10:25:41 PM

i leave it off. it makes a big difference in fatigue for the 75-80mph stints though. and i mean a lot.

duc996 · July 19, 2009, 07:26:43 PM

Thanks everybody,decided to take it out,it really does look so much better off.

ProTeal55 · July 20, 2009, 05:39:17 AM

Off

moto-zen · July 20, 2009, 05:45:23 AM

+1 for off.
Now maybe I'm the only one, but I have found A LOT less wind buffeting with the screen off at all speeds. The screen would always push the wind right to my helmet.
My 2 cents. (Crap, now I'm all out.)

numbskull · July 20, 2009, 07:39:36 PM

+1 for off, though I have put it back on for 6+ hour rides, which I then remove promptly once I get back. It actually does work at higher speeds for me, but as far as looks go, definitely off.

rockaduc · July 21, 2009, 01:20:47 AM

Quote from: blac9 on July 20, 2009, 05:45:23 AM
+1 for off.
Now maybe I'm the only one, but I have found A LOT less wind buffeting with the screen off at all speeds. The screen would always push the wind right to my helmet.
My 2 cents. (Crap, now I'm all out.)

+2. More wind at my chest and shoulders, but the wind directed at my helmet has been all but eliminated.

CairnsDuc · July 21, 2009, 01:38:11 AM

I'll go against the Majority here, I prefer them on.

va122 · July 21, 2009, 06:13:21 AM

I have a CF cowel to go with my CF fender so off. But every so often when i want a new look I put the original cowl and the faring on.

RavnMonster · July 21, 2009, 10:18:29 AM

I like mine off as well, But ive been known to get a wild hair and put it back on now and then. It really only takes 15 min to take it on or off.

NAKID · July 21, 2009, 10:24:53 AM

Since I have......modified my front end, I can no longer put the windscreen on...

Blackout · July 21, 2009, 11:28:02 AM

Mine's off and I have never understood the comment about protection from wind blast. Both of my bikes are Naked and neither has a wind screen. Maybe it's the way I hold my head when I ride but I regularly travel at 80-90-100+ and don't get the wind blast.

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