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Anyone using the EMGO Viper Fairing?

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I've seen the EMGO Viper fairing at a couple bike shops and thought it looked cool, but seeing as it's a pretty popular fairing I was hoping some of you might have pictures.

If you do have it, how's it compared to naked. I'm leaning awful hard on the highway or windy days (pretty much the norm in Nebraska).

I've seen the Vintage Shoei, but it doesnt really work for me style-wise.

Ultimately though I want to make the bike more comfortable to ride, so if the EMGO sucks on that part the looks are irrelevant.

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Plus1 on Tkent's description. Cheap and flimsy. The clear shield is especially an issue as it is thin (1 or 2mm) and easily cracked or broken. Look for something better.

Spyug
 
tkent02 said:
It's a very flimsy copy of a good fairing.
Floppy flimsy.
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I dig the old school look of the Wes Cooley fairing too, but those seem to be fairly rare or require a bit more work, not quite bolt-on.
 
There's one that looks the same but better, I had one on the 750/1000 for a while, a pretty good "summertime" fairing.

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Meier was the brand I think.
 
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The body is ABS and the windshield is acrylic. Had one many years ago, doubt it's changed much. I had no problem with mine and would consider one again if the price were right.
 
tkent02 said:
There's one that looks the same but better, I had one on the 750/1000 for a while, a pretty good "summertime" fairing.

Meier was the brand I think.
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I checked their website and perhaps they used to make one but there is only parts for new GSX bikes on there now.
 
MAJikMARCer said:
I checked their website and perhaps they used to make one but there is only parts for new GSX bikes on there now.
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Junk junk junk. Mine lasted a season before the screen cracked around the screws and then I could litterally tear it in half like paper.
Maier fairings are still available new. Gotta search their site a little (crappy site) but under the universal fairings catagories...
 
TheCafeKid said:
Junk junk junk. Mine lasted a season before the screen cracked around the screws and then I could litterally tear it in half like paper.
Maier fairings are still available new. Gotta search their site a little (crappy site) but under the universal fairings catagories...
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This one?
 
Airtech is the way to go for any body work.
Not cheap and thats a good thing.
 
My buddy is going to let me try this fairing that he has laying around from his last bike. If it fits I'll see if it helps at hwy speeds. It's not really they style I'm looking for, but function is more important at this point.

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Majik,
I'm putting one on my 450 but making my own mounting hardware out of small sailboat tangs. Also adding 2 additional mounting points. I think a secure mounting setup will keed it from flopping and self destructing. Ayear from now I'll let you guys know how it worked, or didn't work?
Niels
 
ndaugbjerg said:
Majik,
I'm putting one on my 450 but making my own mounting hardware out of small sailboat tangs. Also adding 2 additional mounting points. I think a secure mounting setup will keed it from flopping and self destructing. Ayear from now I'll let you guys know how it worked, or didn't work?
Niels
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I'd love to see pictures when you are done. I may go ahead and buy the cheaper EMGO now and this fall/winter consider the better one, when I would have the bike down for other large projects, including paint.
 
Givi has a pretty good selection of windscreens, and they mount to the handlebars with only two bolts, so you can remove them in a minute if your planned ride doesn't involve a lot of highway work.
 
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