Author: Evgeny Zhivoglyadov. Publication date: November 30, 2021. Category: Motorcycles.
Today's motorcycles not only look much more stylish than they did half a century ago, but they are also more functional. Modern components and systems of “bikes” continue to be constantly modernized. One example of motorcycle equipment upgrades is a motorcycle fairing.
It is understood that this useful accessory is produced at the factory of the manufacturer of the iron horse, but not all concerns support this policy and motorcyclists have to think about making wind protection themselves.
Fairing for motorcycle
Today, motorcyclists have certain requirements for their “iron horses”. They relate not only to technical characteristics, but also to the external and functional qualities of bikes. Motorcycles become more advanced in the hands of experienced and skillful owners.
Many modern motorcycle owners are trying to equip their bike with various additional systems and components that will make control more comfortable. External qualities also undergo all sorts of changes. Bike owners try to make their “iron horse” stand out from all the others. New fairings are used for this purpose.
Tip 4: How to wash a motorcycle
A motorcycle, just like a car, needs the care of a driver. It is necessary to wash it not only so that it looks clean, but also after that, so that dirt, moisture and road chemicals do not lead to corrosion of the coating, cracks and breaking of individual parts. You need to wash your motorcycle regularly - maybe once every two weeks. And the main thing is to do this positively, so that your correct bike will serve you for a long time.
You will need
- – detergents for paint and varnish coatings and glass cleaning;
- – engine cleaner;
- – protective polish;
- – sponge, brush or soft cloth;
- - pure water.
Fairing for motorcycles: purpose
Today, various motorcycle manufacturers install quite attractive fairings. However, sooner or later, every biker wants to modify his equipment so that it stands out from everyone else on the road. Adding a fairing to your motorcycle means modifying your bike and making it more modern. The main purpose of any fairing is to protect the driver of a motorcycle from oncoming wind flows and from dust and dirt, which are his undoubted companions during the journey.
In addition to this purpose, the fairings also have the function of protecting the dashboard from damage. This happens during a fall. During an accident when a motorcycle falls, in most cases the dashboard is damaged. She needs to be protected. This can be done by installing a high-quality fairing.
Motorcycle headlight fairings
What is required to make a fairing at home
Not every modern motorcyclist can afford to purchase expensive parts for his “iron horse”. That is why in most cases masterpieces are born in the garage. Here you can create your own fairing. If you try hard, it will turn out to be of high quality and excellent from an aesthetic point of view.
You can make a motorcycle fairing with your own hands from the following items:
- Foam material.
- Knives for cutting foam material.
- Glue.
- Metal tubes. They will serve as the basis for the future fairing.
- Welding device.
- Small parts that can be used to securely secure the structure.
- Glass material.
- Epoxy resin.
- Mesh of small thickness to strengthen the structure.
Using these items and tools, you can make a fairing for a motorcycle headlight.
Important: Extreme care must be taken when creating the fairing. After all, it is very important to cut all the parts with extreme precision so that the final product turns out to be of high quality and neat.
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Comments 15
Vladimir, thank you very much for the material, I’ve been sitting here all day, racking my brain on how to make a windshield, otherwise without it (especially on the highway) it’s difficult.
Glad it was useful)
But with a thickness of 2mm, did the air flow at speed bend the upper corner of the glass towards you?
On Kawasaki no, it didn’t bend. The glass is quite narrow and curved, which creates additional rigidity. On the Honda, after 140, half the glass was bent, since it is much wider. A bit of a bummer... So I changed it to 3 mm.
and how about 3 mm on a Honda? didn't it bend at 140? What height of glass did you have there?
It’s confusing that in their video testing snowmobile glasses, they bend them like plasticine. It’s clear that you stop bending - the glass takes its previous shape, but for me the whole point of the purchase is so that you can scald 130-150 without lying on the tank, and if the glass bends at such a speed, then the point of the purchase is lost ((
3 mm does not bend. I tried up to 160 ti. It just fiddles with the air flow a little. But it had to be heated over a gas stove to give it a curved shape. Otherwise, the plastic of the muzzle begins to bend in the opposite direction. It (3mm polycarbonate) is much stiffer than 2mm. At first I made the altitude on Transalpa small and the air flow hit directly the upper edge of the visor. Then I made it higher by 4 cm. Up to 120 is comfortable even with an open visor. But it’s a little inconvenient to drive through the intersection. The glass seems a little high. Now I'm thinking of making a spoiler on the standard wing so that I can adjust the height
ok, thank you very much, I'll try it
