V7 R Windscreen/Fairing Change

[ponti_33609]

I have had my V7 for about 6-months.  Never put on the rear #7's on and usually have the 2-up seat on for the Mrs.  Do not care for the front either and was going to get a "blank" decal to cover it.  I then found this on eBay (new) and paid ~60% off MSRP.  MAS Engineering makes for MG.  AF1 used to have these for sale a while back.  Also added a decal I had lying around.....now I need to find a few hours to put it on.

I think it will look much better?  I hope..............  Don't love the decal I had and may get a red one from MG Cycle or somewhere but will do for the moment.

[jas67]

I've never cared for the "7" on these.   The previous owner of my V7R (Adan on this forum) painted over it with black spray paint.  I was thinking a Moto Guzzi eagle logo, or maybe Italian flag colors would dress it up.

I went this route instead:
IMG_8088 by jay_snyder67, on Flickr

V7 Record fairing.

[ponti_33609]

I've never cared for the "7" on these.   The previous owner of my V7R (Adan on this forum) painted over it with black spray paint.  I was thinking a Moto Guzzi eagle logo, or maybe Italian flag colors would dress it up.

I went this route instead:
IMG_8088 by jay_snyder67, on Flickr

V7 Record fairing.

Yes, that is super nice for sure.  See you "upgraded" the wheels for tubeless......reall y sharp!

[Kev m]

Nice parking lot, tell us more...

[ponti_33609]

Nice parking lot, tell us more...

lol....not mine....neighbors.. ..in his 30's........where do these kids get $$$ for this stuff?  Uses it pretty regular too.

[jas67]

Pardon my ignorance on sports cars, but, what is the orange car?

[JeffOlson]

^ Lamborghini Gallardo?

[Kev m]

~$200k new

[ponti_33609]

Yeah. He told me it was just under $200K. Hmm. But my new $90 fairing will be cool too?

[jas67]

Yeah. He told me it was just under $200K. Hmm. But my new $90 fairing will be cool too?

Yes, it will be 

[O]

Much better than the 7.  Please post pics once you have it on. 

[ponti_33609]

I threw it on today at lunch.  I think it looks better.  I actually like the stock just no #7 please. 

[fotoguzzi]

it looks like the Pope's hat.

...now I need to find a few hours to put it on.

had an extra long lunch break?

[ponti_33609]

it looks like the Pope's hat.
had an extra long lunch break?

Took under 20 minutes.........2 bolts for the old, 2 on the headlight and then bolt back together.

[bigtex]

I went halfway between stock and the Record kit.  Just what I was looking for with a delightful side of effect of perfectly smooth air.

[jas67]

I went halfway between stock and the Record kit.  Just what I was looking for with a delightful side of effect of perfectly smooth air.

Looks great too!
It is kind of reminiscent of the BMW R90S, only better looking 

 

[fred garvin]

Where did you get that please? Looks sharp and I can not afford the record. 

Thanks.

[bigtex]

http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/

Just a standard vintage fairing.  Obviously you have to fab all the mounting brackets, but that is great garage fun in my book.

[Penderic]

Or get the Emgo/Viper cheaper $69 version .....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Emgo-Viper-Cafe-Racer-Front-Fairing-Vintage-Honda-Motorcycle-70-52501-/181927688389?hash=item2a5bbc38c5:g:1D4AAOxy039TKLbJ&vxp=mtr





The Emgo brackets are real cheap but you can fabricate your own. They should be extened another 1/2" anyways for the fairing to fit a little better with the headlight and clear the right handlebar controls and allow the fairing to appear level and straight .... depending on the handlebars you are using.