Opinions Please

[jimcor]

I think the red fairing was a Suzuki catalog item for the Bandit 400 4 cylinder model. I could be wrong.

I like the second one, but then I'm kinda fond of the Tracy mystique. I also think the second one will 'work' where the first looks cute.

[KEITH KRAUSE]

How do they affect the ride?

I have to wonder about that too. I've heard some small fairings/screens were blamed for high speed wobble on the 1000. Be sure to test for that if high speed is important.

[Tom MLC]

Thanks Bruce, your two cents is worth a lot to me. Yup, thats the color when I got it. In the ebay listing the red didn't look to be a close match. I lucked out on that one.

And thanks to everyone else who chimed in. I like the red one, too.

Scratching my head for the turn sigs, though. The two holes near the bottom come out at about a 30 degree forward angle. So I need something to take the sigs back to the perpendicular. Or I can cover those holes and bring the sigs through the curved slots in the sides. But they are about 4" lower than the holes in headlight brackets. Oh well, it's tinkerin' time.

[dpep]

In terms of the appearance, defintely the second one. The red one is too narrow relative to the width of the tank and the bars. It is trying to look like it is integrated into the lines of the bike but fails. The only thing it has in common with the rest of the bike is the color.

The second one does not pretend to be factory integrated, but its lines actually fit better with the bike. It also looks like it would be more practical for protection and easier to remove when you want to go without.

[Tom MLC]

The second one does not pretend to be factory integrated, but its lines actually fit better with the bike. It also looks like it would be more practical for protection and easier to remove when you want to go without.

You got that right, Don. The red one is a b*tch to get on because it mounts with the headlight bucket. Gotta hold everything together while I insert washers & spacers (custom). And the gasket arount the headlight hole kept popping off.

I don't think the red one was trying to look factory integrated. And yeah, I only went for it because of the color. The Tracy definately looks more practical. If the red one doesn't grow on me, I'll try the Tracy and see how it works.

[jollyman]

the red goes along more with the hotrod look,i like the red one

[Ogri]

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

I don't know if it was made by Rifle, but it looks like ones I have seen from them in the past.

[Ogri]

Any pics of the above on a 1000, or any model?

I don't have a photo of these on a GS at all. Sorry.

[Mysuzyq]

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.

+1 for the red!
Tony.

[Planecrazy]

Well, Tom, now that we're three pages in it's clear that the second one is the one you should definitely choose ... IF, like I said before, you were serious about wanting a unique look. It seems like almost everyone prefers the look of the red one BECAUSE it looks like it might have come with the bike. That doesn't equal "unique" to me.

Anyway, just an observation based on what you originally said you were going for... I'm sure you'll be happy with whichever one you decide to go with.

Regards,

[80GS1000]

I'm with Planecrazy on this one.

The red one looks like it was made for the bike. Suits the lines and feel of the bike well.

The second one is definitely unique, but doesn't look as good on the bike as the first one.

Your call.

[Tom MLC]

I don't know if it was made by Rifle, but it looks like ones I have seen from them in the past.

Oh yeah. I was after one of those on ebay. It was orange, very orange. I had the high bid going, but someone sniped it in the last few seconds (maybe that was you?).

Thanks for the pics.

[Tom MLC]

Well, Tom, now that we're three pages in it's clear that the second one is the one you should definitely choose ... IF, like I said before, you were serious about wanting a unique look. It seems like almost everyone prefers the look of the red one BECAUSE it looks like it might have come with the bike. That doesn't equal "unique" to me.

Anyway, just an observation based on what you originally said you were going for... I'm sure you'll be happy with whichever one you decide to go with.

Regards,

I'm with Planecrazy on this one.

The red one looks like it was made for the bike. Suits the lines and feel of the bike well.

The second one is definitely unique, but doesn't look as good on the bike as the first one.

Your call.

Well now your logic can't be argued with. Consensus does favor the red one, which makes the Tracy unique. The truth of the matter is...I LIKE 'EM BOTH!

Getting feedback from everyone helps me make a decision. The Tracy has some sweet lines, is functional, and allows easy maintenance to the front end. The red one is...well...red.

Now I'm gonna keep you all in suspense. You'll have to wait until spring to see what rolls out of the garage.[-(

[Ogri]

Oh yeah. I was after one of those on ebay. It was orange, very orange. I had the high bid going, but someone sniped it in the last few seconds (maybe that was you?).

Thanks for the pics.

Nope, it came off of a friend's SV650. It was on there when he purchased it two seasons ago. It's a neat little fairing, just not for me...

[KGB]

A couple of things/ideas.
As brought up, try them both, which one actually works ? And at speed.

One other point, some deflect wind down towards your legs, creating cold there, where before there was none. Or will allow the rain to now hit you square in the faceshield.

The red fairing looks similar to the one Yamaha offered in the mid 80's on their 900cc shaft...called a Diversion overseas, I forget what the called it here, Saca ? maybe? The 650 Seca had a BIG 8" headlight.......

Me. I'd try them both for a bit and then decide.
Just looking, the red one "looks" better.