DIY for installing race fairing?

psych0hans · April 16th, 2013, 03:00 AM

Hi guys, is there any DIY guide for installing race fairing on the Ninjette? I'm trying to install my airtech race tail, but it just doesn't seem to want to go on there. Is there any special way of doing this? I don't want to use too much force as I'm afraid of breaking it.

csmith12 · April 16th, 2013, 05:29 AM

I will make one if needed but it's really simple. The tail fairing loves to hang up on the undertail plastics. So slide it on till it stops and then look under, you should see where it's hanging up.

Get a dremel, makes the install and custom fitting a snap. You're most likely gunna need it for trimming around the kickstand mounting tab if you still have it.

psych0hans · April 16th, 2013, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

I will make one if needed but it's really simple. The tail fairing loves to hang up on the undertail plastics. So slide it on till it stops and then look under, you should see where it's hanging up.

Get a dremel, makes the install and custom fitting a snap. You're most likely gunna need it for trimming around the kickstand mounting tab if you still have it.

Thanks for your reply Chris, I finally did manage to get it on after a lot of pushing and shoving. Now I'll have to take it off again to drill the holes. How many holes did you make in your tail section? I only have a tail section, so I won't be installing anything else.

csmith12 · April 16th, 2013, 05:53 AM

I have hotbodies, which is slightly different than yours. From the picture, it looks like yours will only need the 2 lower holes near the rear shock (one each side).

csmith12 · April 16th, 2013, 05:56 AM

Here on both sides.

sierrahotel · April 16th, 2013, 07:40 AM

I also run a ziptie through one of those two grommeted forward holes into the chassis. There's a non-theaded bolt hole on the chassis that lines up. You can get a little more creative and bolt it if you are willing to do a little fab work with tabs.

Not really required, but since I don't have a kickstand every bit of tail fairing rigidity helps as I balance the bike with 1 hand on the tail doing the rearstand dance.

April 16th, 2013, 03:00 AM	#1
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April 16th, 2013, 05:29 AM	#2
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April 16th, 2013, 05:53 AM	#4
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	I have hotbodies, which is slightly different than yours. From the picture, it looks like yours will only need the 2 lower holes near the rear shock (one each side). __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

April 16th, 2013, 05:56 AM	#5
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Here on both sides. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

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April 16th, 2013, 07:40 AM	#6
sierrahotel CVMA #92 Name: Bryan Location: socal Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): harleys Posts: 242	I also run a ziptie through one of those two grommeted forward holes into the chassis. There's a non-theaded bolt hole on the chassis that lines up. You can get a little more creative and bolt it if you are willing to do a little fab work with tabs. Not really required, but since I don't have a kickstand every bit of tail fairing rigidity helps as I balance the bike with 1 hand on the tail doing the rearstand dance.