[jodyfowler3]

I have currently undergone a major transformation on my upper,lower fairing. Stock standard fairings look nice,but want full front fairing. just dont like the gap between upper and lower fairing. Thinking of a way to fill this gap, is there any after market fairing will resolve my problem. I know if i change upper and lower fairing to another year or model, i will have to change or modify brackets. Has anyone attempted this. MY BIKE IS A 1987 KAWASAKI EX 500

 

[jlmay]

Targa, and racetech make them, and wolf66 has a different one but I can't recall the name.

 

[Lacessit]

You can go with the Targa lower fairing, which replaces the stock lower and fills the gap; or check out the Pyramid Plastic's Filler Panel. Not nearly as expensive, and in my opinion better looking. Eventually, I'll be painting mine to match (red).

 

[Splash]

Check out my thread:

http://www.ex-500.com/index.php/topic,1215.0.html

This is on a 2004 bike, and would be half of what I want. I want to make a new upper fairing completely from scratch that would look like a full sport fairing. I haven't decided to change the headlights yet.

 

[Frog]

First off : Hello and welcome here jodyfowler3

Sorry I can't offer any advice on this, I personnally don't like fixing/reshaping plastics (don't have nearly enough patience) a lot of folks will be able to offer guidance here and I bid you good luck on this project.

Don't forget to keep us updated ;D

 

[wolf66]

Yeah i bought my lower back in '88, doubt it's made anymore.....I love it....

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[Splash]

Yeah i bought my lower back in '88, doubt it's made anymore.....I love it....

What tail did you use? You've possibly found the only tail section worse looking than stock!

 

[jlmay]

F-2 tail piece

 

[derf]

no promises, but Ive been very much contemplating making a custom set for myself out of fiber glass, ive done some glass work before and making a mold and pulling parts from it isn't that hard, just time consuming.

Draw me a better picture of what you want, and I'll be able to let you know how doable it is. Again no promises, but it is something to look in to.

 

[Splash]

F-2 tail piece

Well after a little time now it makes me think of a Ducati which isn't so bad. How many times have you been aksed what bike you're riding?

 

[furyskater911]

looks like he swapped out the front end too... the brake rotor is on the right side... the Gen1's are on the left.. hmm. i dont thing i want a full fairing on the EX. its plastics are pretty fricken unique

 

[wolf66]

looks like he swapped out the front end too... the brake rotor is on the right side... the Gen1's are on the left..

yeah its a '89 GSXR-750 front end, 43mm forks. right-sideup, cartridge type, I was running just one caliper at the track in frt but am ramping it back up to 2 for street use...2 Nissin calipers OTW from Ebay, plus some new stainless lines. I have a stainless setup for only one side now and can't go back to squishy rubber lines...
(if u look closely u can see I have no caliper on the right side, just put the right disc on to be ready....)

I don't like the rear too much myself, am in the process of bidding on a different one off ebay, most likely will get a Ducati biposto tail......

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[wolf66]

My lower was made by Telefix if i recall right, it seems they still make EX lower fairings but there is no picture on this site:

http://www.spec2.com/lower.html

 

[wolf66]

Targa still makes this one:

http://www.targa-acc.com/main_powersearch.html

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[damarble]

Targa still makes this one:

http://www.targa-acc.com/main_powersearch.html

Wonder if you can still get the full tank and fairing bras? Cheap way to hide ugle fairings and tank if you don't feel like fixing them.

 

[redline]

Kind of looks like a bike Batman would want to ride. 8) My Ex is a 88. How many clicks do you have on yours?

 

[wolf66]

Mine had about 50.000 somewhere in the mid 90's when it went racing full time and lost the odometer.....then I parked it for 10 years...
I am trying to think what is original on it.....the frame, which has been beefed up, and I think the bar end controls are original....tailight too...

tank, motor, swingarm, front end, wheels, brakes, rear subsection, tail, are all not original...(heck, half aren't even Kawasaki!)

 

[Frog]

What have you traded the tank for ?

Did it fit right away or did you had to modify it ?

 

[wolf66]

What have you traded the tank for ?

Did it fit right away or did you had to modify it ?

naw, its a EX tank, just not the original...

 

[Frog]

Ah, for a second there you got me hoping I could get extra range by going with a bigger one.. Thanks anyways