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Old 03-19-2009, 08:04 AM   #1
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When I bought my Buell the previous owner gave me a CF chin fairing for this bad boy. Problem was...when the bike was knocked over two of the mounts for the fairing busted....so he put the original back on.

Well...yesterday it was gorgeous out. After another ride to and from work I decided to see if I could make this work. I came up with a temporary mount for the chinny...it will suffice until I can work out a better system.

I also re-sanded and polished the headers. After a run they will turn a gorgeous gold again.


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Old 03-19-2009, 08:49 AM   #2
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I think I like the stock look better. How much lighter is that than the stock one?
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Old 03-19-2009, 09:12 AM   #3
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I think I like the stock look better. How much lighter is that than the stock one?
I dont know...I didn't weigh either of them. It's noticably lighter though. However, I don't really care much about weight savings. I dont race and it's not like the bike is heavy.

I just think it looks good.
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Looks nice I think. Small touch and not gaudy at all.
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Old 03-19-2009, 09:19 AM   #5
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Looks nice I think. Small touch and not gaudy at all.
I like it. I wanted an all black one anyway...but CF is better.


Here's a pic with stocker for comparo.





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Old 03-19-2009, 09:28 AM   #6
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Much better IMO.
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Old 03-19-2009, 10:33 AM   #7
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yeah, the CF one does look better
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Old 03-19-2009, 10:44 AM   #8
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Looks nice I think. Small touch and not gaudy at all.
Agreed.

Nicely done without over-doing.
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I HATE CARBON FIBER!!! Yea right! Looks good Marko ol' buddy! Watch out cf can be addictive!
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Old 03-19-2009, 12:51 PM   #10
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I HATE CARBON FIBER!!! Yea right! Looks good Marko ol' buddy! Watch out cf can be addictive!
I know...I wanna put CF headlight bezels and cf heel guards.
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