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FT500/400 Fairing
« on: November 28, 2014, 06:01:11 am »

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Re: FT500/400 Fairing
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2014, 10:14:15 am »
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.

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Re: FT500/400 Fairing
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2014, 01:47:10 am »
Basicly the only thing it says is its for an FT400/500...at $200 odd bit pricey..rare as hens teeth I guess.
« Last Edit: November 29, 2014, 03:00:37 am by wrk2ride_ride2wrk »

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Re: FT500/400 Fairing
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2014, 07:27:54 am »
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

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Re: FT500/400 Fairing
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2014, 07:27:55 pm »
On a blog

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Re: FT500/400 Fairing
« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2014, 10:54:07 pm »
On a blog

Ooh. Oh yeah. That's good stuff.
1982 FT500
Conti Classic Attack tires
Foam filter mod
Round headlight
Rejetted carb
Progressive springs
Supertrapp muffler
Thumperstuff header

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Re: FT500/400 Fairing
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2014, 10:28:05 am »
That looks pretty nice mounted up. Looks like it could stand to be slightly taller for some wind protection.

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Re: FT500/400 Fairing
« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2014, 02:42:04 pm »
Looks kinda like one from the somewhat newer XR250R's only not as ugly lol