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« on: June 11, 2009, 05:09:20 AM » |
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Just curious - i have never had the fairing on the bike. Wondering if it is even worth playing with - personally i like the look much better with it off.
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« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2009, 05:28:03 AM » |
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I only use mine when it's starting to get proper chilly.
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« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2009, 06:50:44 AM » |
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I NEVER use it. It's in a box in storage.
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« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2009, 07:22:18 AM » |
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Removed mine the day after I bought the bike (and sold it on Ebay)...
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teddy037.2
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« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2009, 08:30:21 AM » |
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used to use it... probably still would if it fit easily after changing out my bars/MCs...
makes fwy riding a little more bearable for me.
but, yes. it does look better naked
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« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2009, 08:49:26 AM » |
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I have mine off.
The only big difference when I had it on was that my helmet would get buffeted at speed, whereas without it the wind was hitting my chest.
Visually, I like it both ways. But if the front fairing is on, I like seeing the seat cowl too. Actually, I like the seat cowl regardless.
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« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2009, 09:03:42 AM » |
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i liked the fairing on my old (cookie?) monster but when i get the new (tentacle?) monster i think its going sans fairing
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« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2009, 05:47:14 PM » |
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I didn't have one on my first Duc (Dark) didn't miss what I didn't know. Got the second Duc (S2R1000) and it had a fairing. It helped on the freeway a bit, but wobbled around. So I got the poor duc rider fairing supports and they made a HUGE difference in stability and protection. That being said, it's currently in a box in the garage cause it looks better without it...
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« Reply #8 on: June 11, 2009, 10:14:00 PM » |
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I pretty much agree with everyone else that has had it on. I commute 80+ miles a day and like to think it helps and maybe protects the wires up there, but like the look much better without.
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« Reply #9 on: June 12, 2009, 05:38:30 AM » |
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I NEVER use it. It's in a box in storage.
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« Reply #10 on: June 13, 2009, 12:16:14 AM » |
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I was wondering if anyone dresses up the wiring going into the tach unit. And has anyone had any issue with riding neked in the rain. I use mine as my daily ride, rain or shine.
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« Reply #11 on: June 13, 2009, 10:31:43 AM » |
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Nope, I've ridden in down pours without the fairing. No issues...
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« Reply #12 on: June 13, 2009, 10:38:29 AM » |
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<----- i put mine on for road america last summer, but otherwise it is off all of the time
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ducatiz
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« Reply #13 on: June 13, 2009, 10:46:29 AM » |
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i am ambivalent about it.. i don't like the way it flappity-flaps at high speed, but apparently it has to be that way so it doesn't disembowel you if you flip over the handlebars.
also, i have some wiring hidden behind mine, so might not remove it. plus, on the S2R bikes, the strip lines up nicely.
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« Reply #14 on: June 13, 2009, 10:56:28 AM » |
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What fairing? My bike didn't come with one.
I ride regularly in the rain and wind without issue.
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