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May 2023 Airmail cover photo- bike fairing?

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Todd Truex
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May's cover photo has a nice monza Blue /5 with a bikini fairing and screen on it. Can anyone tell me who makes that fairing and screen?

 
Posted : 06/03/2023 11:37
James Strickland
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You can't see much of it in that picture, but it looks like an Emgo fairing I had on a /5 several years ago. Note how it does not interfere with the placement of the turn signal. I can assure you that the expense of getting it paint matched and pinstriped was much more costly than the fairing itself.

former Airmarshal, IL.

 
Posted : 06/05/2023 12:00
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Todd Truex
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Thanks, I'm not up on the aftermarket brands for these old bikes. It goes without saying on paint and striping costs. Gotta start somewhere...

 
Posted : 06/06/2023 10:12
James Strickland
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I bought the one I had used at a swap meet maybe 15 or 20 years ago. At the time, I might have seen a similar fairing in the J.C.Whitney catalog.

https://picclick.com/Emgo-Viper-Universal-Motorcycle-Bikini-Fairing-for-7-122163949110.html

former Airmarshal, IL.

 
Posted : 06/06/2023 14:42
Brian Faherty
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HI 

It's Brian here , the owner of the bike on the cover of the May Issue. Yes It's a JC Witney, Emco Faring, good eye you James. I bought it used off the MOA flea market years ago for $75 bucks all painted, striped, and delivered. I liked it so much I ordered a second one from JC Whitney for my green toaster. Cost $50 bucks. The side of the faring is a straight line and I cut a curve to make it look more fluid or stylish. Used a jigsaw and sandpaper and the curved look makes it go faster haha. I did have to paint it, and the green paint, clear coat, hardener and thiner cost over $200 dollars back in 2005 ish. Had a friend stripe it for $75. So yes it was expensive to paint. I forget if the BMW S faring would fit a /5. Something about the size of the headlight and cost of the S faring made me decide on the Emco. I also have a Wixom Ranger that I painted and striped for the cooler weather. A couple of bolts to switch from winter to summer faring is so nice. Although It's not OEM BMW It works and looks fine to me, and can come off with 2 bolts to get back to stock.

Brian 

 
Posted : 07/18/2023 05:16

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