Author Topic: Searching for a Swanee (Read 13974 times)

Kevin M · « **on:** April 07, 2015, 04:30:58 AM »

I'm looking for a complete Swanee in good shape. I have been looking for awhile but they seem extremely rare. If someone has one laying around not being used, I would sure be happy to have it. I have posted previously in the Wanted section but no luck. I thought I would try here, not sure how much the Wanted forum is looked at. Thanks for any help.

Kevin

Shorty · « **Reply #1 on:** April 07, 2015, 04:44:24 AM »

Harper's has repops.

Kevin M · « **Reply #2 on:** April 07, 2015, 05:29:15 AM »

I know, but $645.00?

Kent in Upstate NY · « **Reply #3 on:** April 07, 2015, 08:40:58 AM »

I don't think you'll find an original much cheaper.

Cam3512 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 07, 2015, 09:26:35 AM »

http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=578

Havn't seen or spoken to RichEV for a long time. I was in his garage full of EV's years ago, and he had an original on the shelf.

Shoot him an email.

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #5 on:** April 07, 2015, 11:34:31 AM »

Okay, the elephant is in the room. What is a swanee.

JoeB · « **Reply #6 on:** April 07, 2015, 12:22:05 PM »

Quote from: Sasquatch Jim on April 07, 2015, 11:34:31 AM

Okay, the elephant is in the room. What is a swanee.

Fairing. As pictured in my avatar.

normzone · « **Reply #7 on:** April 07, 2015, 12:27:28 PM »

I can't help you with a fairing, but if you're one of the under-six-foot riders I have two short windshields that are compatible with that fairing that you can have. I bought my bike (with a Swanee) from a shorter rider and he'd had the windshield cut down to fit his gaze.

[radguzzi] gave me a full size one - I have the short one that was on the bike when I bought it and a piece of plexi cut to a similar size that was in the box Rob [radguzzi] gave me.

EDIT: A NEW HOME HAS BEEN FOUND FOR THE WINDSHIELDS - THANKS ALL - Norman

rodekyll · « **Reply #8 on:** April 07, 2015, 02:26:25 PM »

Quote from: Kent in Tehachapi on April 07, 2015, 08:40:58 AM

I don't think you'll find an original much cheaper.

But the swanee quality is better in all respects.

Mike Harper · « **Reply #9 on:** April 07, 2015, 03:35:16 PM »

Quote from: rodekyll on April 07, 2015, 02:26:25 PM

But the swanee quality is better in all respects.

Except they are plastic and have been known to snap in two right in the center

bad Chad · « **Reply #10 on:** April 07, 2015, 03:50:35 PM »

I bought a Swanee knock off from Harper's a few years back for my Bassa. When I opened the box I found that the fairing was broken, cracked in two, and that the box had been crushed during shipping. I called Harpers, they immediately sent out a replacement that UPS did not crush! Its fiber glass, and looks really good on the glossy side, as it should. The mounting hardware was all high quality as well. I'll say, they are a little weird looking, just like the original, but nothing works better at creating a peaceful air pocket than the Swanee/Harpers fairing. No, they are not cheap, you get what you pay for, and if you wan't something that works fantastically, the Harpers Swanee can't be beat!

rocker59 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 07, 2015, 04:41:53 PM »

Yeah. The fiberglass H&H fairing is a nice piece, and it works.

normzone · « **Reply #12 on:** April 07, 2015, 05:00:00 PM »

" I'll say, they are a little weird looking, just like the original, but nothing works better at creating a peaceful air pocket than the Swanee/Harpers fairing. "

I would phrase that as " old school looking ". I just completed a 600 mile trip with mine through agricultural land, and here is an excerpt from the yet-to-be-released ride report.

100 - estimated bugs-per-square-inch on the fairing and windshield

24 - bugs that made it to my helmet

And I heartily agree with the " peaceful air pocket " - Sometimes I forget to use my visor.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 07, 2015, 05:03:25 PM »

Quote from: normzone on April 07, 2015, 05:00:00 PM

" I'll say, they are a little weird looking, just like the original, but nothing works better at creating a peaceful air pocket than the Swanee/Harpers fairing. "

I would phrase that as " old school looking ". I just completed a 600 mile trip with mine through agricultural land, and here is an excerpt from the yet-to-be-released ride report.

100 - estimated bugs-per-square-inch on the fairing and windshield

24 - bugs that made it to my helmet

And I heartily agree with the " peaceful air pocket " - Sometimes I forget to use my visor.

Oh hell , let's be honest , these fairings are so ugly they cause the bugs to commit suicide ;D

Dusty , proud owner of an original Swanee Pacifico Aerofoil :D

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #14 on:** April 07, 2015, 06:57:01 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on April 07, 2015, 05:03:25 PM

Oh hell , let's be honest , these fairings are so ugly they cause the bugs to commit suicide ;D

Dusty , proud owner of an original Swanee Pacifico Aerofoil :D

Yep, they're homely boogers, but I've never ridden behind a better handlebar mount fairing. They're a perfect example of function over form. ;-T

fatbob · « **Reply #15 on:** April 07, 2015, 08:40:43 PM »

Quote from: rocker59 on April 07, 2015, 04:41:53 PM

Yeah. The fiberglass H&H fairing is a nice piece, and it works.

+1

Kevin M · « **Reply #16 on:** January 14, 2020, 01:34:14 AM »

Still searching for an original Swanee Airfoil Fairing. Let me know what you have.

bigbikerrick · « **Reply #17 on:** January 14, 2020, 01:59:46 AM »

How does the Swanee compare to the Guzzi Touring fairing on a Tonti California?
The Guzzi fairing mounts up very firmly,and seems to control the airflow nicely for me,on my Cali II. I have never ridden behind a swanee,
Rick.

twodogs · « **Reply #18 on:** January 14, 2020, 05:35:59 AM »

Wow Kev, after almost 5 years you still have not found one and after the hell of a deal I offered you and talking to you twice about em ( no call back) your still looking, any way since I replied to you I'll give the same deal to anyone looking also. A newer H&H all white and I'll throw in a Aero with it. Good luck in your search.
Bruce

Shorty · « **Reply #19 on:** January 14, 2020, 12:46:05 PM »

Quote from: Chuck in Indiana on April 07, 2015, 06:57:01 PM

Yep, they're homely boogers, but I've never ridden behind a better handlebar mount fairing. They're a perfect example of function over form. ;-T

Gotta agree:

best hd photos

Michael D · « **Reply #20 on:** January 14, 2020, 02:38:35 PM »

Wow, Shorty. That photo jogs the memory. Yourself and Jim King at the south end of Brookside Motorcycle Company.

Shorty · « **Reply #21 on:** January 14, 2020, 09:32:39 PM »

Quote from: Michael D on January 14, 2020, 02:38:35 PM

Wow, Shorty. That photo jogs the memory. Yourself and Jim King at the south end of Brookside Motorcycle Company.

Hi Michael! I bet you took that photo. That's the day my Convert rig took a dump on the way to the vintage bike rally. I had to go back and fetch the BMW....

Sasquatch Jim · « **Reply #22 on:** January 15, 2020, 10:25:15 AM »

Imagine that! And I thought a Swanee was a small swan.

Kevin M · « **Reply #23 on:** July 15, 2020, 10:25:01 AM »

Quote from: twodogs on January 14, 2020, 05:35:59 AM

Wow Kev, after almost 5 years you still have not found one and after the hell of a deal I offered you and talking to you twice about em ( no call back) your still looking, any way since I replied to you I'll give the same deal to anyone looking also. A newer H&H all white and I'll throw in a Aero with it. Good luck in your search.
Bruce

Yes, you did offer a great deal but the hardware was for a larger diameter handlebar (Vintage) and will not fit or work for the Caifornia II. I hope you got it sold.

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #24 on:** July 15, 2020, 10:57:34 AM »

I have the Harpers one sitting under a bench. The problem is the size of the box needed for shipping. I can't find one and don't want to waste any more time looking, specially since the shipping charges would be huge. If you get to Mpls I'll make you a good deal. Painted pearl white to match a 2000 Bassa.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #25 on:** July 15, 2020, 11:04:28 AM »

If Harper's sold something for a buck and a quarter someone would still say I know, but $1.25???

kidsmoke · « **Reply #26 on:** July 15, 2020, 04:13:02 PM »

Quote from: Sasquatch Jim on April 07, 2015, 11:34:31 AM

Okay, the elephant is in the room. What is a swanee.

Vagrant · « **Reply #27 on:** July 15, 2020, 05:51:47 PM »

I'll see you and raise you one.

harrytief · « **Reply #28 on:** July 15, 2020, 10:23:24 PM »

i have an original swanee with a repaired crack that I used on my calvin. Can be had inexpensively.
Send me an email an I will do pics. Shipping is a bear.
Harry

TN Mark · « **Reply #29 on:** July 15, 2020, 10:47:24 PM »

When I had my Bassas, a black 1999 and a blue/silver 2000, I also had the Swanee Aerofoil and the Moto Guzzi California Touring Shield. They both worked perfectly but IMHO the CA Touring Shield looked great on the bike. Since it was all clear, it never distracted from the lines of the bike. I don’t recall who made the CA Touring Shield but it sure was sweet. Size wise, the Swanee and the CA Touring were about the same.

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Author Topic: Searching for a Swanee (Read 13974 times)

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