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Message started by strang on 11/17/12 at 04:27:55

Title: Anyone running a full cafe fairing?
Post by strang on 11/17/12 at 04:27:55

Looking for ideas to get my bike a bit more winter friendly and wondered if anyone is running a full fairing or something with leg shields?

Title: Re: Anyone running a full cafe fairing?
Post by Gyrobob on 11/17/12 at 06:41:12

454244575851360 wrote:

Looking for ideas to get my bike a bit more winter friendly and wondered if anyone is running a full fairing or something with leg shields?

This is just my opinion, mind you, and opinions are like sphincters, eh? I would think a fairing would look strange on a stock Savage. If you want to install some wind protection, I would go more for a windshield of some sort. I don't know if any leg shields are available for a Savage.

For the RYCA version I built, I'm using a heated vest and windproof clothing.

Title: Re: Anyone running a full cafe fairing?
Post by Trippah on 11/17/12 at 14:50:01

Remember where he lives..London. Is your bike modified a la cafe racer?
Most of the Savages are still in their upright sitting origional form. A full windscreen Enterprise by Windjammer for example that protects head, torso and hands. For lower body protection, I'd go with heavier waterproof riding pants..a pain to get in and out of but I don't think I've ever seen a Sav with lowers. Kinda tuff with the single downtube frame. Good luck on your search and post photos if you get something. :D

Title: Re: Anyone running a full cafe fairing?
Post by SALB on 11/17/12 at 20:05:54

Looks like Memphis Shades makes lowers for the S40. I don't know how much protection they would provide, though. :-/

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/3/14/135/13718/22810/PITEM/Memphis-Shades-Lowers-Hardware-2007-Suzuki-S40-Parts.aspx

Title: Re: Anyone running a full cafe fairing?
Post by strang on 11/18/12 at 09:57:26

yeh stock with a cafe fairing would look weird ;D
Am looking at doing a mild cafe over christmas holidays so wondered if any rycas are running cafe fairings?
Lowers are an option but although I have now personal experience methinks they don't do a lot.

Title: Re: Anyone running a full cafe fairing?
Post by ZSteele on 10/18/19 at 19:15:22

Bump, anyone done a half, 3/4 or full cafe fairing on a cafed savage? I'm eyeing a 3/4 Rickman but wrapping my head around static fairings is giving me a headache...

Title: Re: Anyone running a full cafe fairing?
Post by Mavigogun on 10/19/19 at 15:57:52

Dustbin?

Title: Re: Anyone running a full cafe fairing?
Post by batman on 10/24/19 at 07:52:54

I be worried about the drag of lowers adding to the frontal area of the bike ,sapping away hp , much as larger windshields do. You'd be better off " dressing for success ".

Title: Re: Anyone running a full cafe fairing?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/24/19 at 15:08:28

My Memphis shades is enough to slow the bike a good bit. Add saddlebags and it's airbrakes..
A ski bib is insulated and works like a rainsuit for the lower end. Combined with layers,, it works down into low forties okay. If I was younger, I could get in the thirties.

Title: Re: Anyone running a full cafe fairing?
Post by ZSteele on 10/24/19 at 19:47:46

I'm crushing hard on this bike and its fairing in particular. The fairing would be more of an aesthetic choice, plus with the 97mm piston in there now I'd expect it to ride similar to the stock piston with the fairings on.

Title: Re: Anyone running a full cafe fairing?
Post by SpamyToo on 10/24/19 at 19:59:41

Go for it ZSteele. It would look great.

I think they add these for wind resistance, not adding drag. I think youll be fine. I dont think Ive ever seen a naked bike in the superbike class. :)