dakar faring

slimjim503 · 11-01-2010, 09:08 PM

hey every what do you guys think of a darkar faring look with the head lights im going to try and make one for the gy 5 im going to make it out of fiber glass any thoughts ill post some pic of my build

bones33 · 11-01-2010, 10:37 PM

I'll be interested to see your work. I'm considering a fairing for my Zong as the cold wet weather is here for the winter.

SpudRider · 11-02-2010, 02:05 AM

I am also interested in your project, Jim. Please do post photos of your work!

Spud

FastDoc · 11-02-2010, 10:57 AM

A windshield and an electric vest +/- electric gloves goes a long way to extending the season for us non SW or Southerners.

Thus equipped, I ride 11 months a year.

On the Gold Wing it's almost cheating. It's like driving a Porsche convertible with the windows down.

As far as electrical draw goes, you should be fine. I had a 1996 XR250L that I used as a commuter for years in the PRK and I ran an electric vest off it's little battery no problems.

katoranger · 11-02-2010, 05:33 PM

I managed year round here. I just packed on the layers.

A co-worker rides his yamaha majesty nearly everyday. 70 miles roundtrip. Just dress for the occasion.

slimjim503 · 11-02-2010, 09:44 PM

yes doc i was thinking about a vest but didnt no to much about them or what kind to get...that would be nice..where would be the best place to look for a vest..

FastDoc · 11-02-2010, 09:55 PM

This is the one I have. The air bladder greatly increases the effectiveness. Others are good, and may be cheaper, but I think this one is excellent.

slimjim503 · 11-03-2010, 05:57 PM

ok guys the frist one not to bad i dont think..let me no how it looks

slimjim503 · 11-03-2010, 09:43 PM

well took it for a test ride wish i built in a long time ago.. it keeps the wind from hiting you in the chest and it gose over my head i rode around the block and my face didnt get cold at all so with my helment on i sould be nice and warm

SpudRider · 11-03-2010, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by slimjim503

well took it for a test ride wish i built in a long time ago.. it keeps the wind from hiting you in the chest and it gose over my head i rode around the block and my face didnt get cold at all so with my helment on i sould be nice and warm

That's great, Jim!

Are the lights brighter than stock?

Spud

slimjim503 · 11-03-2010, 11:12 PM

yes spud the lights are 55w fog lights they work great..when i rode to MN and didnt have any trouble but if i run them both for a long time it pulls the bat. down so i just use one light is good but if i need the light i have it...

FastDoc · 11-03-2010, 11:20 PM

Very creative Jim. You are an excellent problem solver. Has it affected the handling? Has it increased the noise or turbulance?

Weldangrind · 11-04-2010, 01:26 AM

Is that Lexan that you used? How did you form the bends in it? It looks good.

slimjim503 · 11-04-2010, 05:28 AM

doc i think its good to go im going to give it another test today ..
and its made from lexan and i used a heat gun and some wood it bend it .

FastDoc · 11-04-2010, 11:57 AM

Those look like great handguards, BTW.

11-01-2010, 09:08 PM	#1
slimjim503 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: billings mt Posts: 102	dakar faring hey every what do you guys think of a darkar faring look with the head lights im going to try and make one for the gy 5 im going to make it out of fiber glass any thoughts ill post some pic of my build
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11-01-2010, 10:37 PM	#2
bones33 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 36	I'll be interested to see your work. I'm considering a fairing for my Zong as the cold wet weather is here for the winter. __________________ Member: Zongshen world domination plot.
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11-02-2010, 02:05 AM	#3
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I am also interested in your project, Jim. Please do post photos of your work! Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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11-02-2010, 10:57 AM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	A windshield and an electric vest +/- electric gloves goes a long way to extending the season for us non SW or Southerners. Thus equipped, I ride 11 months a year. On the Gold Wing it's almost cheating. It's like driving a Porsche convertible with the windows down. As far as electrical draw goes, you should be fine. I had a 1996 XR250L that I used as a commuter for years in the PRK and I ran an electric vest off it's little battery no problems. __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-02-2010, 09:55 PM	#7
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	This is the one I have. The air bladder greatly increases the effectiveness. Others are good, and may be cheaper, but I think this one is excellent. __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-02-2010, 05:33 PM	#5
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I managed year round here. I just packed on the layers. A co-worker rides his yamaha majesty nearly everyday. 70 miles roundtrip. Just dress for the occasion.
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11-02-2010, 09:44 PM	#6
slimjim503 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: billings mt Posts: 102	yes doc i was thinking about a vest but didnt no to much about them or what kind to get...that would be nice..where would be the best place to look for a vest..
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11-03-2010, 05:57 PM	#8
slimjim503 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: billings mt Posts: 102	ok guys the frist one not to bad i dont think..let me no how it looks
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11-03-2010, 09:43 PM	#9
slimjim503 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: billings mt Posts: 102	well took it for a test ride wish i built in a long time ago.. it keeps the wind from hiting you in the chest and it gose over my head i rode around the block and my face didnt get cold at all so with my helment on i sould be nice and warm
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11-03-2010, 11:12 PM	#11
slimjim503 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: billings mt Posts: 102	yes spud the lights are 55w fog lights they work great..when i rode to MN and didnt have any trouble but if i run them both for a long time it pulls the bat. down so i just use one light is good but if i need the light i have it...
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11-03-2010, 11:20 PM	#12
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Very creative Jim. You are an excellent problem solver. Has it affected the handling? Has it increased the noise or turbulance? __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-04-2010, 01:26 AM	#13
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Is that Lexan that you used? How did you form the bends in it? It looks good. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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11-04-2010, 05:28 AM	#14
slimjim503 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: billings mt Posts: 102	doc i think its good to go im going to give it another test today .. and its made from lexan and i used a heat gun and some wood it bend it .
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11-04-2010, 11:57 AM	#15
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Those look like great handguards, BTW. __________________ Happy to serve.
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