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[Kocho]

Sorry, didn't mean to be nasty (English isn't my first or second language either, so no offence meant at all). I'm eager to find out more about the fairing as I'm sure you do too.

[Erasmo]

Update! Delivered the bike to the shop.

A BMW GS front fender seems to fit nicely after adapting the mounts:


A first impression of the fairing:


It will be a bit lower and angled forward but it looks promising. Now we have to wait and let the panel beater do it's work.

Oh and after this he is interesting in making a mold for a bit more aerodynamic rear that has storage capability.

[Kocho]

How much space is there between the factory headlight and the headlight space for thetairing? Iassume the headlighton the fairing is furtherforwardfrom where it is on the Zero?

[Low On Cash]

Looks like you're on your way - interesting fit!

[BrianTRice@gmail.com]

Update! Delivered the bike to the shop.

A BMW GS front fender seems to fit nicely after adapting the mounts:

Nice! What can you explain about how it was adapted?

Oh and after this he is interesting in making a mold for a bit more aerodynamic rear that has storage capability.

That would be very valuable; let's talk about a group batch run if the initial result seems viable.

[Say10 15FX 16FXS]

I like the looks of this, but getting on/off bike and stop lights would be a real grind!

[skoleskibe]

Have a look at NSU in the fifties, they made some interesting fairings

[Erasmo]

How much space is there between the factory headlight and the headlight space for thetairing? Iassume the headlighton the fairing is furtherforwardfrom where it is on the Zero?

Yes it will be further forward, also the factory headlight will be removed.

Update! Delivered the bike to the shop.

A BMW GS front fender seems to fit nicely after adapting the mounts:

Nice! What can you explain about how it was adapted?

Oh and after this he is interesting in making a mold for a bit more aerodynamic rear that has storage capability.

That would be very valuable; let's talk about a group batch run if the initial result seems viable.

This is only a test fit of the fender, but every machine shop should be able to make mountings. The current deflectors are to flimsy to adapt without reinforcement.

I'm waiting for the supercharger dimensions before I can start designing the back. The idea is to make it so that none SC users have a good extra storage space.

[NEW2elec]

For what it's worth R&G makes these frame sliders that could give you some side support with the added function of crash protection.


http://www.twistedthrottle.com/r-g-aero-style-frame-sliders-for-zero-ds-13-14-zero-s-13-15-zero-sr-max-performance-16

[BrianTRice@gmail.com]

For what it's worth R&G makes these frame sliders that could give you some side support with the added function of crash protection.


http://www.twistedthrottle.com/r-g-aero-style-frame-sliders-for-zero-ds-13-14-zero-s-13-15-zero-sr-max-performance-16

Good point; the frame sliders are not often mentioned and appear to use the same frame mount points as the crash bars.

The civilian crash bars are reportedly $250 and are much sturdier, but do stick out about 7 inches on each side.

[quixotic]

Have a look at NSU in the fifties, they made some interesting fairings

Very true.  Also Aermacchi.  See 1954 and 1955 on this page: http://www.elsberg-tuning.dk/recordbikes.html

And unlike most of the other bikes on that page, the NSU and the Aermacchi were recumbents (ie, reasonably comfortable over longer distances).

[BrianTRice@gmail.com]

Hollywood Electrics commissioned an FXS fairing customization that looks really stylish:
https://www.facebook.com/hollywoodelectrics/photos/a.101453059962.22679.97687554962/10150811897979963/?type=3&theater

[Killroy]

Have a look at NSU in the fifties, they made some interesting fairings

Very true.  Also Aermacchi.  See 1954 and 1955 on this page: http://www.elsberg-tuning.dk/recordbikes.html

And unlike most of the other bikes on that page, the NSU and the Aermacchi were recumbents (ie, reasonably comfortable over longer distances).

They did a good job on the tail here:

[BrianTRice@gmail.com]

I just spotted something on Ecomodder. The Ryno Fender is a front tire fender for racing bikes that reduces drag a bit. It's sized for a 17" wheel and there's a generic horn one ($50) could put on an existing fender without worrying about matching the fork mount.

http://www.rynofender.com/


Maybe one could take the horn and attach it to a Hayabusa drag-reducing wheel fender.


Would any S/SR riders care to try this out?

[Erasmo]

Temperatures are above zero again, working on the fairing can finally commence!

Today was test fit day:








Even without me on the bike it's already looking ok. Now it is time to take lots of pictures, make temporarily wooden struts and maybe even go for a few test rides. On this project it is really going to be measure twice, cut once.

The XJ600 is working fine but I miss riding electric so much...