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Title: V7 R Windscreen/Fairing Change
Post by: ponti_33609 on November 10, 2015, 11:34:19 AM
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.

(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/ponti_33609/D6A740BE-2308-4271-B899-2A025EA5CBEF_zpsojqkwvnz.jpg)

(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/ponti_33609/B06B7B78-0434-4068-8CC0-008893943BD5_zpscjghfw0o.jpg)

(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/ponti_33609/871585E5-79CE-41E3-97E8-988059750F8F_zpsrahdobbp.jpg)
Title: Re: V7 R Windscreen/Fairing Change
Post by: jas67 on November 10, 2015, 12:03:43 PM
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:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5803/22765283486_43d5f3cec2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AFG2DG)IMG_8088 (https://flic.kr/p/AFG2DG) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

V7 Record fairing.
Title: Re: V7 R Windscreen/Fairing Change
Post by: ponti_33609 on November 10, 2015, 12:06:54 PM
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:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5803/22765283486_43d5f3cec2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AFG2DG)IMG_8088 (https://flic.kr/p/AFG2DG) by jay_snyder67 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97354518@N02/), on Flickr

V7 Record fairing.


Yes, that is super nice for sure.  See you "upgraded" the wheels for tubeless......reall y sharp!
Title: Re: V7 R Windscreen/Fairing Change
Post by: Kev m on November 10, 2015, 12:22:03 PM
(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/ponti_33609/871585E5-79CE-41E3-97E8-988059750F8F_zpsrahdobbp.jpg)

Nice parking lot, tell us more...
Title: Re: V7 R Windscreen/Fairing Change
Post by: ponti_33609 on November 10, 2015, 12:25:43 PM
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.
Title: Re: V7 R Windscreen/Fairing Change
Post by: jas67 on November 10, 2015, 05:11:14 PM
Pardon my ignorance on sports cars, but, what is the orange car?
Title: Re: V7 R Windscreen/Fairing Change
Post by: JeffOlson on November 10, 2015, 05:17:25 PM
^ Lamborghini Gallardo?
Title: Re: V7 R Windscreen/Fairing Change
Post by: Kev m on November 10, 2015, 06:15:05 PM
~$200k new
Title: Re: V7 R Windscreen/Fairing Change
Post by: ponti_33609 on November 10, 2015, 08:39:37 PM
Yeah. He told me it was just under $200K. Hmm. But my new $90 fairing will be cool too? :undecided:
Title: Re: V7 R Windscreen/Fairing Change
Post by: jas67 on November 10, 2015, 09:02:08 PM
Yeah. He told me it was just under $200K. Hmm. But my new $90 fairing will be cool too? :undecided:

Yes, it will be  :thumb:
Title: Re: V7 R Windscreen/Fairing Change
Post by: O on November 11, 2015, 08:35:15 AM
Much better than the 7.  Please post pics once you have it on.  :thumb:
Title: Re: V7 R Windscreen/Fairing Change
Post by: ponti_33609 on November 17, 2015, 11:18:46 AM
I threw it on today at lunch.  I think it looks better.  I actually like the stock just no #7 please. 

(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/ponti_33609/95C368CD-7D90-417A-BE5E-78AABD38FED7_zpsybtztbss.jpg)

(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/ponti_33609/B684764E-AB34-4FEE-86A1-AF41F9960AAF_zps4rgeghdt.jpg)

(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/ponti_33609/6C20FB9B-FE97-4F94-93CA-51D5DC22E266_zpstgsehar9.jpg)

(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd173/ponti_33609/8E7C429E-3388-4237-980A-4C526CD0269D_zps4lclt1tz.jpg)
Title: Re: V7 R Windscreen/Fairing Change
Post by: fotoguzzi on November 17, 2015, 11:53:26 AM
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?
Title: Re: V7 R Windscreen/Fairing Change
Post by: ponti_33609 on November 17, 2015, 11:59:43 AM
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.
Title: Re: V7 R Windscreen/Fairing Change
Post by: bigtex on November 17, 2015, 01:59:52 PM
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.

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h140/big_tex_2002/V7/P1010355_zpsa8c54b9c.jpg) (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/big_tex_2002/media/V7/P1010355_zpsa8c54b9c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: V7 R Windscreen/Fairing Change
Post by: jas67 on November 17, 2015, 05:17:30 PM
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.

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h140/big_tex_2002/V7/P1010355_zpsa8c54b9c.jpg) (http://s63.photobucket.com/user/big_tex_2002/media/V7/P1010355_zpsa8c54b9c.jpg.html)

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

 
Title: Re: V7 R Windscreen/Fairing Change
Post by: fred garvin on November 17, 2015, 06:12:07 PM
Where did you get that please? Looks sharp and I can not afford the record. 

Thanks.
Title: Re: V7 R Windscreen/Fairing Change
Post by: bigtex on November 18, 2015, 09:57:43 AM
http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/ (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.
Title: Re: V7 R Windscreen/Fairing Change
Post by: Penderic on November 18, 2015, 10:48:26 AM
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

(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Penderic/Penderic047/aviper_zpslpv6rl0b.jpg)

(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Penderic/Penderic047/aviper2_zps2ig80ppg.jpg)

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.


(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Penderic/Penderic047/viper%20hardware_zpskxjimlz4.jpg)