300 Race Fairing Options?

[bkbaseballa16]

I'm having some issues purchasing some race plastics for my 300 race bike that I'm currently building without breaking the bank. I already have a tail and front fender. I just need an upper and lower. Has anyone ever used a different bikes body work and made fit some how? I saw one guy in here used an RS125 upper and lower. I'm open to anything. I'm not racing yet, still just doing track days.

[garth285]

Anything is possible, I fit a 06 zx10r upper and lower on my 04, was pretty nice. All you have to do is see where they are mounting the fairing's at and make a bracket.

Maybe a 08-12 250r set would work?

Are you using the bike as a track bike or street bike?

[alex.s]

why don't you just buy some hotbodies or shark skinz or whatever? its like 200 bucks... if you are worried about the cost of bodywork, you're going to be in for some serious shock when you try to start racing.

[bkbaseballa16]

You make a good point Alex. I'm a little spoiled because there is a company down in South Florida that sells an entire set for $330 but they're out of stock until March.

[bkbaseballa16]

Originally Posted by garth285

Anything is possible, I fit a 06 zx10r upper and lower on my 04, was pretty nice. All you have to do is see where they are mounting the fairing's at and make a bracket.

Maybe a 08-12 250r set would work?

Are you using the bike as a track bike or street bike?

Are you Isaacs buddy that needed to borrow a 300 stater??

[gogoKawi]

Originally Posted by bkbaseballa16

You make a good point Alex. I'm a little spoiled because there is a company down in South Florida that sells an entire set for $330 but they're out of stock until March.

I'm assuming you are talking about motofairings. If so, go to ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KAWASAKI-NIN...de1a82&vxp=mtr

I thought I got the last set. But there's one set left. Hurry up before I pick it up as a spare.

[howlinhoss]

Damn that is great value on the Motofairings. How is the fitment?

[gogoKawi]

Originally Posted by howlinhoss

Damn that is great value on the Motofairings. How is the fitment?

The fitment I would give it a 6 out of 10. The holes are pre-drilled, which could be a good or bad thing. In my case, the holes were where I expected them, but the plastic did not cover the areas I thought they would.

The main thing I don't like about the fairings is the hardness. They are brittle, with very little flexibility. I know once the bike hits the ground, the fairings will into 10,000 pieces. Even putting them on the bike without cracking them is an exercise.

For $330, you can't beat them. They get the job done. You just need to keep this info in mind and decide if the price is worth the issues gained.

[Sirena]

Thanks for the update. Appreciate hearing/learning from others' experiences

[APEmike]

Just a note, Ive been in contact with AirTech out of SoCal. They might have my bike over this winter to use for a mock-up depending on demand.

[Sirena]

Originally Posted by APEmike

Just a note, Ive been in contact with AirTech out of SoCal. They might have my bike over this winter to use for a mock-up depending on demand.

Cool!
I'd love to see another set of plastics that was smoothed out on the face and tail for easier placement of the race numbers (than the hotbodies I have).
The 250's are much smoother

[GregS]

Originally Posted by gogoKawi

The fitment I would give it a 6 out of 10. The holes are pre-drilled, which could be a good or bad thing. In my case, the holes were where I expected them, but the plastic did not cover the areas I thought they would.

The main thing I don't like about the fairings is the hardness. They are brittle, with very little flexibility. I know once the bike hits the ground, the fairings will into 10,000 pieces. Even putting them on the bike without cracking them is an exercise.

For $330, you can't beat them. They get the job done. You just need to keep this info in mind and decide if the price is worth the issues gained.

Agreed - they are cheap but you get what you pay for. As mentioned they are very brittle and you can crack them just putting them on. If I had to do it again I'd probably spend more and get better quality.

[howlinhoss]

Only issue I had with the motofairings set is the belly pan holes and reinforced morning point were no where close to being in the right spot. Had to make up my own custom brackets to be able to mount the belly pan. I think next time I will try Armour Bodies.

[nickjpass]

stock fairings can work for the track too.

fiberglass is much better than the cheap stuff. they hold up really well.

[nickjpass]

you don't necessarily need them anyway

[ninja-turtle]

Originally Posted by alex.s

why don't you just buy some hotbodies or shark skinz or whatever? its like 200 bucks... if you are worried about the cost of bodywork, you're going to be in for some serious shock when you try to start racing.

200 bucks for sharkskinz? Where are you getting your numbers from? You can't even buy hotbodies for 200 bucks and the difference in quality between the two are significant

[Swann]

These guys at www.sportbiketrackgear.com is doing a special sale?

[alex.s]

Originally Posted by ninja-turtle

200 bucks for sharkskinz? Where are you getting your numbers from? You can't even buy hotbodies for 200 bucks and the difference in quality between the two are significant

with the 2/1 deal, an upper and lower cost $225

[SLOWn60]

Originally Posted by alex.s

with the 2/1 deal, an upper and lower cost $225

Must be a local deal!
Total off the Sharkskinz website for 250 glass is over $625!!!

EDIT!!!: Nevermind...I read back through the thread! Yes; Hotbodies is offering 2 for 1 so net cost is $225 for the uppers & lowers in Primer finish. Great Deal!!!

[toEleven]

Anyone have a firsthand review/experience with the Hotbodies set? STG often has decent videos, but I haven't watched theirs yet. Opinions from people who aren't trying to sell me things are usually preferable though.

[toEleven]

Originally Posted by SLOWn60

Must be a local deal!
Total off the Sharkskinz website for 250 glass is over $625!!!

EDIT!!!: Nevermind...I read back through the thread! Yes; Hotbodies is offering 2 for 1 so net cost is $225 for the uppers & lowers in Primer finish. Great Deal!!!

I feel like I missed something here, maybe it's the lack of sleep. I'm seeing $699.95 on the Hotbodies site and on STG, plus $140 shipping from STG or $161 shipping from Hotbodies.
That's $839.95 for the cheaper option (STG) - $419.98 per set. Where are we shaving off the $200 difference? Selling the tail? A partial set 2/1 option I didn't find?

[SLOWn60]

I didn't say all in.
Read their offer (the link above, I'm on my phone so I'll let you do the work)

[csmith12]

Originally Posted by toEleven

Anyone have a firsthand review/experience with the Hotbodies set? STG often has decent videos, but I haven't watched theirs yet. Opinions from people who aren't trying to sell me things are usually preferable though.

Many track day junkies and racers rate the quality and fitment of the hotbodies plastics lower than some of the other brands. I have had the hotbodies race bodywork on my bike for 3 brutal seasons of hardcore riding, 3 crashes, constant bumps and dings from loading and unloading, soooo much track debris hitting the upper at high speed.

Personally, I think it's the time spent prepping and installing the set properly vs just throwing them on. If you get the 2 for 1 deal and can split it with another rider. I feel you can't really go wrong. Especially, if you know how to do minor glasswork.

[toEleven]

Originally Posted by SLOWn60

I didn't say all in.
Read their offer (the link above, I'm on my phone so I'll let you do the work)

If I hadn't read it I wouldn't have exact prices to highlight in my post. I don't expect the third time will be the charm, so I'll just let it go.

Originally Posted by csmith12

[Review]

Thank you!

[SLOWn60]

Originally Posted by toEleven

If I hadn't read it I wouldn't have exact prices to highlight in my post. I don't expect the third time will be the charm, so I'll just let it go.
Thank you!

I must have hit the prune juice too hard! You're absolutely right!
I see what I did though: I was looking for myself for only upper & lower fairings. They total $450 so $225 a set. But of course; thats not the offer! Only the full set @ $700 qualifies for the 2 for 1 discount! Apparently; reading is my second language!