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First Generation Ascots => The Thumper Years: Stock To Lightly Modified => Topic started by: wrk2ride_ride2wrk on November 28, 2014, 06:01:11 am
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Oddball fairing spotted today;
http://page3.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/c465049976
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That is interesting. Too bad the Ad is not in English. At first I thought it might be an EMGO universal fairing, but they only offer the round headlight version. A small quarter fairing like that would make a nice addition for some wind block for the head & chest & not so large that it looks out of place.
I've been looking at possibly using the Nighthawk quarter fairing on my VT Ascot.
J.
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Basicly the only thing it says is its for an FT400/500...at $200 odd bit pricey..rare as hens teeth I guess.
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I've never seen or heard of a fairing specifically for either the FT or VT Ascot. That doesn't mean they didn't exist, I'm just not aware of any.
My first Ascot was a black VT that I bought in '87-'88. It had an aftermarket universal style quarter fairing by Vetter, if I recall correctly. It was a simple lightly smoked/clear fairing that extended from the top of the headlight up about 10"-12" high or so. It had a couple of curves in its construction to make it rigid & give it a "lip" at the top. It mounted to the fork tubes I think. Can't recall any longer. It was a real nice looking quarter fairing & really fit the VT Ascot well. My bike was the only bike that I've ever seen with that fairing. I've tried a few I'net searches to find it, but I think it was probably discontinued prior to the I'net.
There were more than a few cold rides home at night, while trying to hide behind that little fairing. ;D
J.
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On a blog
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On a blog
Ooh. Oh yeah. That's good stuff.
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That looks pretty nice mounted up. Looks like it could stand to be slightly taller for some wind protection.
J.
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Looks kinda like one from the somewhat newer XR250R's only not as ugly lol