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    When I sarted to look for a fairing for my '78 GS1000, I wanted something unique. I didn't want a traditional cafe style look. Nor did I want anything big & bulky. I wanted to complement the hot rod look.

    I found both these fairings on ebay. I was the only bidder on both, and got them at a very good price. The red one is used, and has a few deep scratches in the "glass". I don't know the manufacturer. The smoked fairing is a Tracy Gauntlet, also used but in very good condition. With Tracy being out of business, I guess this unit could be considered rare.

    So what do ya think? Keep in mind the turn sigs are not on yet. I'll hafta fab something to mount the sigs if I go with the red fairing.




    #2
    The first one looks alot better, why not buy a cooley fairing? or is it too bulky?

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      #3
      Originally posted by Tarbash 27 View Post
      The first one looks alot better, why not buy a cooley fairing? or is it too bulky?
      The Wes Cooley style looks good, but it's not unique. I just felt like I wanted something different. Thanks for the feedback. That's one vote for the red!

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        #4
        On the one hand, the red fairing looks more like it fits the bike, but perhaps that's because its red color more closely blends with the bike itself.

        On the other hand, the Tracy has a more unique look, and it is easier to service the headlight and turn signals than the other fairing. If you painted it red it would blend more naturally with the bike. Also, the Tracy will provide slightly better protection if the weather catches you off guard.

        If unique is what you're most looking for then the Tracy is the better choice in my opinion. The red fairing looks very nice, but it is reminiscent of a "Cooley."

        Regards,
        Last edited by Guest; 12-23-2006, 11:52 PM.

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          #5
          The red one is better. For other options you can look for a Buell flyscreen or a ducati monster fairing. Buell is the smllest one I've found on ebay. I passed up the National cycle F16 f18.

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            #6
            Of the two you have posted, I think the red one looks better.

            I have a Buell fly screen I would be willing to part with. If there is interest, send me a PM with an offer.

            I also have a Rifle style fairing with a small windshield I need to sell.

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              #7
              Never heard of a Rifle fairing. What's it look like? Probably not interested in buying. Just curious.

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                #8
                I like the red one better. It looks more period correct to me. The smoke fairing is nice, but looks a bit "Darth Vader-ish". The red one flows better with the bodylines of the bike. I think it will be more noticeable once you put the turn sigs on. My 2 cents.
                85 GS1150E May '06 BOM
                79 GS1000S Wes Cooley Beast





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                  #9
                  BTW, did you have that red one painted, Tom? It looks like a great color match (at least in the pics).
                  85 GS1150E May '06 BOM
                  79 GS1000S Wes Cooley Beast





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                    #10
                    I like the first one, the second one doesn't fit the bike's looks, IMO.
                    I just put a bid on a viper fairing, on ebay. It is around $40.

                    I had a Maier but it finally cracked after all the years it was on.

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                      #11
                      The red one suits the styling and era of the bike..

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                        #12
                        Red one mo betta.
                        And on the seventh day,after resting from all that he had done,God went for a ride on his GS!
                        Upon seeing that it was good, he went out again on his ZX14! But just a little bit faster!

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Ogri View Post
                          I have a Buell fly screen I would be willing to part with. If there is interest, send me a PM with an offer.

                          I also have a Rifle style fairing with a small windshield I need to sell.
                          Any pics of the above on a 1000, or any model?
                          And on the seventh day,after resting from all that he had done,God went for a ride on his GS!
                          Upon seeing that it was good, he went out again on his ZX14! But just a little bit faster!

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                            #14
                            Definitly the first one, I am not usually of fan of the front fairings but that one really fits the bit well. IMO

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                              #15
                              How do they affect the ride? I know this is the "Appearence" place,but I'm too big a fan of function not to be biased towards that. (At first glance the first one looks "more correct". The second one could grow on me) Try em both for three months and then decide. That's the luxury of owning both.:-D

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