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07 Aug 2015 10:14 #684790 by Spencer440
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Where could I get a full race fairing for a 78 KZ650? I want one similar to this.


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07 Aug 2015 10:57 #684791 by 650ed
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The one in the photo is a Rickman fairing. You might want to check with these folks. Ed

www.airtech-streamlining.com/vintage/Rickmancr.htm

classic-motorcycle-fiberglass.com/kawasaki.htm

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07 Aug 2015 15:55 #684819 by SWest
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All that's missing is the shark teeth. :woohoo:
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07 Aug 2015 17:32 - 07 Aug 2015 17:40 #684838 by rstnick
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I want one too.
;)

I was lucky to spot that Rickman fairing on Craigslist some years back.
This one is made for a larger bike,
It was on the previous owner's GS1000.
I had to shorten the mounting brackets a little on the steering neck, and the rear mounts.

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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s (aka GPz750)
1978 KZ1000 project
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07 Aug 2015 17:39 - 07 Aug 2015 17:41 #684842 by SWest
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I never cared much for that style. The teeth makes it all better. :woohoo:
Steve
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08 Aug 2015 10:13 #684914 by pete greek1
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At our age, we'd have to paint the shark teeth, with a few missing, Steve, :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Pete

1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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08 Aug 2015 11:05 #684919 by SWest

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08 Aug 2015 11:12 #684921 by Irish-Kawi
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Dang that looks good, have never been a fan of fairings but I gotta say this might just change my mind wow! Gorgeous stuff and thanks for sharing!!

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10 Aug 2015 11:33 #685255 by Spencer440
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How do you like the fairing? Any increase in top speed? Have you done any long distance trips with it?

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10 Aug 2015 13:13 #685272 by Tyrell Corp
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That rounded bubbly look quite suits the 650, imagine having that in the late 70's before full fairings became the norm on sports bikes...almost alien technology then.

1980 Gpz550 D1, 1981 GPz550 D1. 1982 GPz750R1. 1983 z1000R R2. all four aces

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11 Aug 2015 16:35 - 11 Aug 2015 16:50 #685444 by rstnick
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Spencer440 wrote: How do you like the fairing? Any increase in top speed? Have you done any long distance trips with it?


The fairing keeps the wind off me very well.
I'm usually sitting upright looking over the top.
If I tuck down behind the fairing, I can get close to an extra 10 kph at the same rpm.
I haven't had her to top speed, full out in 5th.
50 kph over the limit here (100 kph on the highway) is an instant licence suspension if your caught, so I tend to be careful.
At 6000 rpm, the bike cruises at 120 kph, 7000 rpm 140 kph.
If we were to continue that trend, I'd estimate at 8000 rpm = 160 kph (have seen this a few times) and at 9000 rpm getting close to 180 kph.

I did install a steering dampner too.
Just because I had it already, not because my bike was having any issues, wobbling etc.
Having the dampner helps stabilize the bike even more at high speeds.
Grooves, road snakes, or an imperfection in the road does not tend to grab the tire as much as it used to.


Only long distant trips would be an all day ride of 500+ kilometers.
Have done a few days this season, all day rides.

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This was to a friends funeral. Was a long ride to send off a great guy:

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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s (aka GPz750)
1978 KZ1000 project
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11 Aug 2015 16:56 #685446 by SWest
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I don't understand. 100 kph/65 mph is your top speed limit? Anything over 80 mph is a possible jail sentence here.
Steve

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