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can someone with a black 1100 evo confirm whether or not the black headlight fairing is the same exact diamond black color as the rest of the body work, or if it is more of a generic gloss black?

I don't have a black 1100Evo, but in case its of any help...

On my white 796, the "headlight fairing" is just a generic black plastic.  I assume you're talking about the top portion of the headlight?

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the fairings are body colored

I have a black one for sale if anyone is interested

i was actually refering to the windscreen fairing piece.

the windscreen fairing
the side panels
the tail cover
the front fender

what about them?

they will all be the same exact color (from the factory of course)

doesn't matter, your EVO will look MUCH better with the windscreen fairing on a shelf somewhere  [beer]

They are the same color....... Is what Raux was saying.
+1 the windscreen is such a crappy looking piece on the new models.

except for the part where it will cover up my roughed up gauge until i find a new instrument panel.

Pretty sure they are all painted to match the color of the tank, fender, and seat cowl.

I agree with the "they look better on a shelf" comment though.  Mine has been there for about 6 months now.

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I keep going back and forth with this.....I took mine off and liked the look, then I got bored, painted it and put it back on.  I like it both ways...

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Like stormtrooper said......."on the shelf"

 I like the way it adds to the overall balance of the look.......

Go ride your bike somewhere at 80 MPH and note how quiet the airflow is; the bikini fairing isn't there for looks! My other naked is a T-100 and that beast at 70 MPH is like a hurricane by comparison.

The boys who take theirs off must be deaf already? 8)

I know it serves a purpose. I have ridden without it and while it is not a HUGE difference, I can tell a little bit.

We have gotten a bit sidetracked on th3 original purpose of this thread, haven't we?

Mine is sitting on my desk next to me, I removed it probably a year or so ago.  And yes, it is painted the same color as the rest of the body panels.

 Remove those spacers from the turn indicators.  8)

 That's where I put mine.  :)

I was worried about extra wind issues, but I can't say I've noticed a difference.

So is it safe to remove the fairing in the UK where the weather is constantly wet?  Is it simply to deflect some wind?  I don't care about wind noise.

Besides cutting turbulence, in the U.K. I'm less than sure I'd like rain under pressure aimed at my display and wiring. Hate the think what one of those must cost..., and it controls your immobilizer too! [roll]

I've seen yu can get a cover for the wiring, so I'll be putting that on when I can find one.

Hmmm... One of those came with my bike along with the screws. Some dealers just toss them. Ask your dealer. Still not sure how much I'd trust that. Have a look. You decide.

Not really, we are still talking about the fairing that you posted in your original post....

A dealer is shipping me one, £6.  I reckon it'll be ok, but if I am slightly worried I'll use a small amount of black silicone to seal the junction as I put it on, so it'll be invisible on the outside.