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Originally Posted by blackduc238
I was going to go with a oem set of bodywork, but after being down a few times on my other bikes I've discovered the ease of fiberglass. Price wise the aftermarket was pretty close. So same price and easily fixable won out. Since I was ordering the tail and front anyway I just went with the whole kit.
My thinking was, the standard fairings will most likely be one and done if you go down, unless you're lucky and can plastiweld (sp?) them. Fiberglass is easy and quick to fix.
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You're right, they are good prices and hopefully easier to fix!
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As for protecting the heads...I'm a little on the fence. I have the carbon covers that I understand will do nothing but scratch and wear thru. I've seen the Touratech and some others but I'm thinking clearance will be a big issue. I'm going to run with the carbon and feelers to see where I'm at. Since I'm old, slow, and crappy I might have the clearance to put something bigger on.
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I'd strongly urge you to not use the carbon ones, or if you do, don't use your original ones, get some cheap replicas! You can easily pick up some spare ones that look the part but don't cost anywhere near as much should you venture into the grass or gravel. I'm also slightly worried about clearance on the Touratech ones but will find out in a few months when I take it on the track next. I know BoxerCafe also do fibreglass ones but they'll wear through quicker than carbon.
Chris's description of the rear shock as a boat anchor is correct! Once you've tried the bike on Ohlins you'll never go back. My first S had just an Ohlins in the back and the old shock in the front which was OK but the front was way too soft so doing back and front was definitely a big step up.
The exhaust looks great! Different link pipe to mine. It should be straightforward to fit but the silencer has different mounts to mine. Mine have the same hanger parts from the OEM pipe that hang onto the two mounting points under the seat. Yours looks like it might bolt to the subframe instead. Here's what mine looks like:
