Bonzo Carving Canyons
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I’m back on the saddle after about 25 years of not riding. I took several weeks looking into many motos’ seating positions, fairings, suspension, and reviews. I liked the Ducati ST4s, so I bought a 2002 model.
I chose the ST4 because of the sport seating position that isn’t too lateral (like a race model) & because of the fairings that are good for aerodynamics & efficiency — really important since I planned to convert it to an electric motorcycle & it would maximize my range. And I chose the ‘s’ model because it has the upgraded suspension & ABS brakes.
I want to make my moto more aerodynamic, because I don't think they're aerodynamic enough.
The plan:
So, I shifted gears & bought a used Zero S that I’ll modify in the same way I was going to modify the Ducati for aerodynamics & efficiency — the Zero’s are not aerodynamic. Now, after carving up some canyons I've decided to go with a bit more of a racing position. I’m considering the :
Have any of you combined different models’ fairings or have any fairing modification experience & pics ?
Do any of you have any of these fairings that you’d want to sell ? Any condition considered, since I’ll be modifying them.
Or do you know of anyone who does ?
Thanks in advance for any help!
Bonzo
I chose the ST4 because of the sport seating position that isn’t too lateral (like a race model) & because of the fairings that are good for aerodynamics & efficiency — really important since I planned to convert it to an electric motorcycle & it would maximize my range. And I chose the ‘s’ model because it has the upgraded suspension & ABS brakes.
I want to make my moto more aerodynamic, because I don't think they're aerodynamic enough.
The plan:
- modify it’s seat to lower my center of gravity to be more within it’s center of gravity — I love cornering & riding the twisties — & to improve aerodynamics
- modify fairings, windshield, & fenders to improve aerodynamics
- convert powertrain to electric
So, I shifted gears & bought a used Zero S that I’ll modify in the same way I was going to modify the Ducati for aerodynamics & efficiency — the Zero’s are not aerodynamic. Now, after carving up some canyons I've decided to go with a bit more of a racing position. I’m considering the :
- Ducati 2003-2007 749 top fairing
- Ducati 2007-2014 848 top fairing
- Ducati 1996-2003 ST4 full fairings
- Honda CBR1100XX full fairings
Have any of you combined different models’ fairings or have any fairing modification experience & pics ?
Do any of you have any of these fairings that you’d want to sell ? Any condition considered, since I’ll be modifying them.
Or do you know of anyone who does ?
Thanks in advance for any help!
Bonzo