BMW aftermarket fairings

[Carl]

A designated thread for BMW aftermarket fairings.

Start off w/ the Piranha. They were fairing kits made available for the 55-69 Twins. They mounted off the M8 headlight bracket bolts and the two M10 bolts that secured the Earles fork top brace.

I'll go through my photos and find a front view pic of them.

[Waco]

Don't mind me, I have nothing to contribute. I just like pictures of old BMWs.

[Carl]

Originally Posted by Waco Kid

Don't mind me, I have nothing to contribute. I just like pictures of old BMWs.

That's kool. Enjoy the pics.

Hopefully the thread will not be violated by cam, oil, sidestand and 'other' such nauseating at best threads. I'm sure those that dislike fairings will have their need to post so as to dismiss the pros of fairings and point out the cons.

Carl

[Waco]

I like a fairing big enough to take most of the wind off my chest and small enough to let me service the bike without removing it. Oops, I contributed.

[Bill Harris]

I've got an early Vetter Windjammer that I'm partial to:



I've had it forever and a day and the older I get, the comforabler it becomes. If I had my druthers, I'd like to try a Hannigan someday.

[Bill Harris]

Quick question about Hannigan: what is the difference between the SS and ST fairings ("Sport" and "Touring")? The specs at the Hannigan website suggest a difference in weight and in storage capacity but doesn't say (or show) what the difference is. I do see that different Lowers and Windshields are available.

TIA,

--Bill

Originally Posted by Bill Harris

I've got an early Vetter Windjammer that I'm partial to:



I've had it forever and a day and the older I get, the comforabler it becomes. If I had my druthers, I'd like to try a Hannigan someday.

[Chobro]

Originally Posted by Bill Harris

what is the difference between the SS and ST fairings ("Sport" and "Touring")?
--Bill

The ST is taller and wider. This one belongs to an ABC member here in ABQ.



Another shot of mine for comparison.



It's subtle, but you can see where the lower part covers the tank emblem on the black fairing bike. The ST windshield is also larger.

I think some later fairings adapted the factory RT lowers, but I could be mistaken. I have lowers for mine but have not mounted them. Someone crudely cut out ovals for the valve covers to stick though, they need a bit of help.

[Bill Harris]

Good, that is what it looked like from the few snapshots I've seen. The difference seems to be very subtle-- one is not much larger or smaller than the other. You have the Sport SS, and you appear to have your bike well set-up for travelling. Do you feel that the SS would be adequate for 500-mile/day Transcontinental riding (as well as shorter "regional" trips)? The Touring ST would be a first choice, but the definition of "touring" would be a full-dress Goldwing barcalounger, but that might be overkill since 99% of my travelling will be sub-500 mile local jaunts, with just a 1% Big Trip planned. The weight is not that much more and the increased storage is a plus.

I guess that the Lowers (Full- and Mid-) could be added later.

Reason I'm asking: my R60/5 is coming up on it's 40th anniversary and the 39-year old Vetter Windjammer is showing wear and tear and I need to do R&R on it (and the frame mount, again) this year.

I'll look around for a good used Hannigan, or I might just spring for a NIB one.

Thanks for the info.

[Oilboiler]

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[crazydrummerdude]

This is a "Daytona" fairing manufactured by Meyer Plastics, Inc that came on my R90/6. I know very little about it, but it's a heavy SOB. I sold it years ago.







It used the original turn signals mounted on aluminum stalks. I can't remember if it used the BMW headlight, too, but this picture from when I rescued it from a 25 year slumber makes me believe it did.



..and just for reference, here's the bike now as my daily rider:

[fuhgawee]

Good thread.

I plan to get a S fairing from these guys. Seen them at rallys, they really seem into it.
http://boxercafe.com/


Crazydrummerdude
I cant imagine what that Daytona weighs. You going to Potosi in Oct?

[lysergic9]

this is the super el cheapo fairing installed on my bike:

Its not nearly as clean as a real s fairing, but close. mounting it is a total PITA

[ooweel]

This fairing is a Glaser #44 T S with Talbots for mirrors and Hella turn signals on the side (note the shape) of the fairing. I only know this because Carl was able to lead me to its designation. THANKS Carl!
The fairings previous owner said it was brought to America in 1964. Actually 3 of them were and this is the one he wanted. The fairing is actually just sitting on its mounts and wasn't tight. I shot these after transporting the bike to my garage with the tank and fairing off so we would all arrive at the same place, at the same time, if you knows what I mean?

[Rapid_Roy]

Originally Posted by lysergic9

this is the super el cheapo fairing installed on my bike: *snip*

Its not nearly as clean as a real s fairing, but close. mounting it is a total PITA

Brotha!

It looks like you got the same one I did, I made my own brackets, and it bolted right on.
I went in front of the turn signals though.
I notice you did not use the little HD chrome skulls to hold it on like I did.

[lysergic9]

Originally Posted by Rapid_Roy

Brotha!

It looks like you got the same one I did, I made my own brackets, and it bolted right on.
I went in front of the turn signals though.
I notice you did not use the little HD chrome skulls to hold it on like I did.

hah nope. custom brackets, and also mounted on the turn signals to keep it more stable, but the damned thing vibrates and the screws keep coming off the windshield.

but yeah, not bad looking for the money