eBay was the source of the fairing kit as trying to buy from an Australian so-called distributor was a joke. I picked a set of Konica Minolta fairings for about $500 delivered. At first I wasn't keen on the blue/black/white/gold colour scheme, but after seeing more and more photos of replicas, I was beginning to see the potential of this new creation.
Once the tank is painted, the Dremel will need to come out and there will be many beers consumed trying to get these to fit well. At this stage, the front of the tail piece may need some work, and the front fairings near where the indicators sit will need some loving.
The reason for the ill fit is that they are vacuum pressed and will always form around the original shaped fairings and be a few millimeters larger than factory fairings. Believe me, I'd rather they be too big and have gaps, than be too small and not fit at all!
Other than that, the finish on the fairings is actually really good for the price. The paintwork was done professionally and the pinstripe (gold) is very smooth and accurate. I'm looking forward to getting them on the bike.
For now, only a photo from eBay of the kit and Robin taking to the box with kitchen scissors.
I will take some progress fitment shots soon.
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