Has any one tryed making a faring?

silvermaker5 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-10-2008, 12:27 PM

I would like to make one. I have several ideas, but I thought I would see if any has done one already. Learn form others mistakes, or things that you would do differently.

filestyle1 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-10-2008, 12:38 PM

try looking into recumbents, they have a windshield type fairing on some. but why would you want one?

toytime · #3 (**permalink**) 06-10-2008, 03:10 PM

I wonder if the question is about a fairing that would hide the engine. When I first got the bike I thought I would make one but after a year of not being bothered by the cops, I see no need.

silvermaker5 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-10-2008, 04:47 PM

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I wonder if the question is about a fairing that would hide the engine. When I first got the bike I thought I would make one but after a year of not being bothered by the cops, I see no need.

No it's to cut down on wind restance. Maybe be able to go a little faster. I have had no troubles with the cops and I have been by plenty of them, some just looking for some one to mess up.

KiDD · #5 (**permalink**) 06-10-2008, 06:06 PM

I was thinking about making a motorcycle type FAIRING to decrease wind resistance (increase top speed) and for ducting cooling and an intake in the fairing for the carb (like ram air? cold air intake)

Andyinchville1 · #6 (**permalink**) 06-17-2008, 01:11 AM

HI Kidd,

I like the idea....Go for it! ;-)

Andrew

**fairracing31** · #7 (**permalink**) 06-17-2008, 01:25 AM

Zipper makes fairrings for upright bike's

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Scotty · #8 (**permalink**) 07-10-2008, 05:33 PM

I have tried a Zipper faring and it wobbled around too much, especially at high speed.

I would like to add a faring to my next bike build as I plan to break some speed records.

Perhaps I should find a suitable motorcycle front, although I would prefer to make it myself. Thin fiberglass should be stiff enough.

I think there are some real speed gains to be made if the design is right.

**Ilikeabikea** · #9 (**permalink**) 07-10-2008, 05:42 PM

If you make the fairing where it has lots of compound curves and cut your glass 45 degrees to the bias it will be very rigid with just 2 or 3 layers of glass. Or better yet do it with carbon fiber. Very light and strong........................

jasonh · #10 (**permalink**) 07-10-2008, 05:48 PM

You can also use chopped up fiberglass mat to reinforce in the hollow areas. Basically makes like a honeycomb type of effect.