What exactly are race fairings?

MrAtom · September 6th, 2015, 07:12 PM

I'm confused as to what people mean when they say race fairings. Is it fairings that are more aerodynamic or are they just fairings that you don't care if you rash up?

Sirref · September 6th, 2015, 07:14 PM

fairings that don't have lights

in summary

Snake · September 6th, 2015, 07:21 PM

Thanks for the definition I wasn't aware that myself.

csmith12 · September 6th, 2015, 07:41 PM

3 main differences;

No light cutouts
Oil tight lower
Made of more easily repaired materials

cbinker · September 6th, 2015, 08:17 PM

Fewer pieces too.

Sirref · September 6th, 2015, 08:36 PM

^ and so much easier to work on things

pull 4 tabs and boom everything is right there

Trailerboy531 · September 6th, 2015, 11:48 PM

arguably lower weight because they are fiberglass too. But mostly the no lights/able to hold all fluids thing.

adouglas · September 7th, 2015, 06:10 AM

Been mentioned, but to be clear:

Always made of fiberglass. Never plastic.

The simplicity is great.

On the GSX-R, there are about a dozen pieces that have to be taken off the bike to get it out of street trim. The number varies depending on what you count as a "piece." Plus at least three dozen fasteners of various kinds.

My race glass is three pieces - upper, lower and tail. The tail re-uses four screws off the stock bodywork. The rest can be fastened entirely with zip ties, if I don't mount cameras.

I've now got the conversion down to the point where I need no references and can do it in about an hour if I push, or two if I take my time. Used to take a lot longer, but I hit ebay and bought a spare wiring harness and ram tubes-- no need anymore to swap all that stuff out.

The rationale for race glass in my case is cost. I don't actually race so I could just use my street fairings, but replacing them with new OEM would cost upwards of $2,000 for a full set. My used race glass cost about $500. One repairable crash and it's pretty much paid for itself. Cheap insurance. Same goes for frame sliders and case protectors.

September 6th, 2015, 07:12 PM	#1
MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	What exactly are race fairings? I'm confused as to what people mean when they say race fairings. Is it fairings that are more aerodynamic or are they just fairings that you don't care if you rash up?

September 6th, 2015, 07:14 PM	#2
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	fairings that don't have lights in summary __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?
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September 6th, 2015, 07:41 PM	#4
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September 6th, 2015, 08:17 PM	#5
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	Fewer pieces too. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

September 6th, 2015, 08:36 PM	#6
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	^ and so much easier to work on things pull 4 tabs and boom everything is right there __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

September 6th, 2015, 07:21 PM	#3
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Thanks for the definition I wasn't aware that myself.

September 6th, 2015, 11:48 PM	#7
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	arguably lower weight because they are fiberglass too. But mostly the no lights/able to hold all fluids thing. __________________________________________________ CVMA #531

September 7th, 2015, 06:10 AM	#8
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Been mentioned, but to be clear: Always made of fiberglass. Never plastic. The simplicity is great. On the GSX-R, there are about a dozen pieces that have to be taken off the bike to get it out of street trim. The number varies depending on what you count as a "piece." Plus at least three dozen fasteners of various kinds. My race glass is three pieces - upper, lower and tail. The tail re-uses four screws off the stock bodywork. The rest can be fastened entirely with zip ties, if I don't mount cameras. I've now got the conversion down to the point where I need no references and can do it in about an hour if I push, or two if I take my time. Used to take a lot longer, but I hit ebay and bought a spare wiring harness and ram tubes-- no need anymore to swap all that stuff out. The rationale for race glass in my case is cost. I don't actually race so I could just use my street fairings, but replacing them with new OEM would cost upwards of $2,000 for a full set. My used race glass cost about $500. One repairable crash and it's pretty much paid for itself. Cheap insurance. Same goes for frame sliders and case protectors. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

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