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Author Topic: Triumph Thruxton Mini Headlight Fairing (Now w/Pics)  (Read 41770 times)
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« Reply #75 on: March 26, 2009, 04:26:04 AM »

Thanks Markus. Much appreciated... I have a similar, but much smaller project I want to do on my new M1100 black, that I get to pick up tomorrow!!!

I'll drop Scott a line once I've worked out exactly what I need... and eventually post pics if I don't screw it up.

Thanks again and happy riding!

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Congratulations on the new M1100 Dave! waytogo And good luck with the mods. Definitely post some pics.
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« Reply #76 on: March 26, 2009, 07:58:54 AM »

Hey, great work man, the bike looks great.  waytogo
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« Reply #77 on: March 26, 2009, 10:36:47 AM »

Hey, great work man, the bike looks great.  waytogo

Thanks man!
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« Reply #78 on: March 26, 2009, 07:05:47 PM »

Markus,
great job. Very inspiring!

Do you know where can I by the Thuxton Mini Fairing online?

Thanks!
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« Reply #79 on: March 27, 2009, 06:27:44 AM »

Markus,
great job. Very inspiring!

Do you know where can I by the Thuxton Mini Fairing online?

Thanks!

Thanks Monstro.
As for Triumph dealers who sell products online, I'm sure they're out there. Unfortunately I have no first hand experience with any of them though. I ordered my fairing through my local Triumph dealer here in the Atlantic Canada. I see from your profile that you're in Brasil... check www.triumph.co.uk for a Triumph dealer listing in South America. One of them may be able to help you.

For aftermarket options, Airtech Streamlining produces an aftermarket version (TB85T) which you might want to consider. www.airtech-streamlining.com/triumph/bonneville2001-06.htm It'll require finishing work (painting, etc).

Also, geoffsduc suggested www.thetankshop.com in the UK who make beautiful aluminum cafe pieces. Their version is taller than the OEM fairing height though.
Good luck!
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« Reply #80 on: March 28, 2009, 05:31:32 AM »

Looks awesome, glad you decided to continue with the theme.  waytogo
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« Reply #81 on: March 28, 2009, 06:02:43 AM »

your bike / fairing looks GREAT !!!

.. you have got me thinking of buying another DART flyscreen and painting it BLUE Wink



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« Reply #82 on: March 28, 2009, 07:32:06 AM »

Thanks guys! Smiley

Dave, a Dart screen painted to match your bike would be cool. waytogo How about some photoshopped pics of that?
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« Reply #83 on: April 02, 2009, 05:08:12 PM »

Dave,
I like your bike, but those Dart screens have never really done it for me. Can they be cocked back a little bit?
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« Reply #84 on: April 02, 2009, 08:57:52 PM »

You could get a little more rearward angle by removing some material from the Dart bracket where it touches the headlight bracket.   Keep in mind, the Dart folks figured out the aerodynamics pretty well.
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« Reply #85 on: April 03, 2009, 09:20:20 AM »

Dave,
I like your bike, but those Dart screens have never really done it for me. Can they be cocked back a little bit?

As stated by HOWIE, the brackets could be modified to allow more rearward angle ... BUT the wind protection that it provides is  bacon



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« Reply #86 on: April 22, 2009, 04:41:00 AM »

Hi guys. Nice to hear my little project has been a bit inspiring. Grin Please post some pics of your fairings when they're fitted. And if you come up with some tricky lower fairing support brackets please show them too.

My own install is on hold as I'm travelling for work again this week and next. I'll get back to it late next week when I'm home.
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So I have not been able to make much progress with my attempt to install the Thruxton fairing.  I ordered the TB85T from Airtech (which takes 6 weeks to make and deliver).  I started getting ready to do some mock up on it (I have stock turn signals and need to make cut outs in the fairing to fit these) and noticed an irregularity in the piece.  It appears that someone took the mold out too soon as the left side of the faring has a slightly caved in section around the inlay where the bolt hole is.  So needless to say I regretfully sent the fairing back to Airtech for further inspection and probably will have to wait another 6 weeks for a new one to be made and delivered to me.  I'll keep you updated and post pics when I start making some progress.  I'm way too excited to do this project to be waiting this long, but I guess patience is something I need to learn eventually.  [moto]
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« Reply #87 on: April 22, 2009, 05:35:14 AM »

I do like that.....

And it would be nice to have SOME sort of wind break....

But I have dual headlights.  Anyone know of a windscreen like that made for duals?
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« Reply #88 on: April 22, 2009, 07:15:48 AM »

So I have not been able to make much progress with my attempt to install the Thruxton fairing.  I ordered the TB85T from Airtech (which takes 6 weeks to make and deliver).  I started getting ready to do some mock up on it (I have stock turn signals and need to make cut outs in the fairing to fit these) and noticed an irregularity in the piece.  It appears that someone took the mold out too soon as the left side of the faring has a slightly caved in section around the inlay where the bolt hole is.  So needless to say I regretfully sent the fairing back to Airtech for further inspection and probably will have to wait another 6 weeks for a new one to be made and delivered to me.  I'll keep you updated and post pics when I start making some progress.  I'm way too excited to do this project to be waiting this long, but I guess patience is something I need to learn eventually.  [moto]

Ahh, the curse of the Thruxton style fairing. Sorry to hear about your woes. Sad But it'll be worth the wait in the end.
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I do like that.....

And it would be nice to have SOME sort of wind break....

But I have dual headlights.  Anyone know of a windscreen like that made for duals?

I don't know of any fairing similar in style to the Thrux one that'll integrate with your duals. The Dart screen looks pretty good with dual headlights though. A few members here have that setup. Post a thread asking for pics and I'm sure someone will be happy to show their bike.
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« Reply #89 on: April 30, 2009, 11:51:01 AM »

We've finally had some nice warm days here so I wheeled the Monster outta the garage today to snap some beauty pics. I'm really pleased with how the fairing and checkerboard turned out.

I also had the bike out for a short blast last night. The fairing provides a very minor amount of wind protection. However, my headlight is lowered by 2.5" so the Thrux fairing would probably do a slightly better job of protecting from the wind on a bike with the headlight in the stock position.

Have a look-see.
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