Lower Fairings or Chin Spoiler

[centerline]

Sometime in the future, I will probably get the itch again to seek out something mostly useless (cosmetic that is). Although a chin spoiler or fairing helps to protect the exposed oil filter.

Anyhow, my bike is a 2003 Copper Color SV650S. No mods.

Give me your opinions on what looks best on this bike with this color... chin spoiler or lower fairings.

Thanks.

[Newtybar]

fairings.

btw you should make this a poll.

[jperkey]

Had'm both on my Copper SV1kS and the full lower fairings looks the tits.

[Savage]

lower fairings.


and if you decide to get 'em, tell me where and how much. I have the same bike and want 'em too. :D

[seftonbass]

tits are good:boobs:

[centerline]

The arizona motorsports site (called ride-now) "store.azmusa.com" seems to have the lowest price at about $381. They don't stock the parts and would have to get them shipped to them and then shipped to you. Probably a 14 day total voyage to your door. They didn't seem too knowledgeable about the parts - but I guess you can't expect that from people who are just moving lots and lots of products over the internet for all sorts of bikes. The part number is the correct one though - so it must be the standard OEM fairing kit same as anyone else sells. I just can't imagine how they can sell so much lower than anyone else. I confirmed the price with them - so unless something is wrong, there must be a huge margin on these parts when sold by others for higher prices.

The other possibiliy is "Oneida Sukuzi." They are a Suzuki dealer in New York with an internet store. They know alot about the parts of course and seem to have alot of them in stock. The have the same parts for $435. Sounds like shipping would be about 7 days total. This is the lower-middle price I found. Could not find anyone else in this price range. Of couse they are a few bucks more expensive than ride-now, but seems like a little more "connected" to the Suzuki world.

Other than that, it seems that everyone else charges upwards of $467+ for the same kit. I have seen them as high as $567 or something like that. I think that the dealer near me wanted something similar (around $600 without installation).

I see paying up the $435 for the parts - not a penny more.

[svcat]

I'm getting fairings from www.ridenow.com



Name Code Qty Each Options
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Suzuki SV650S Fairing 990D0-17G20-Ycc 1 381.19 Color =
Silver-D8
Lower Set 2003-2005
Subtotal 381.19
Shipping 16.95
Tax 0.00
Total 398.14


Took me months to research, and months to decide and seems to be taking months to arrive...

[blndweasel]

Do it!

http://www.socalsvriders.org/albums/albuy18/sv2.sized.jpg

[pAint]

I personally liked the chin spoiler better. http://www.socalsvriders.org/albums/albur97/PICT0003.jpg

[soulofadra6o]

Ive been debating about this too..the only thing that is stopping me from getting the chin spoiler is the cost...it seems you pay way more than the amount of plastic you get in respect to the OEM full fairings..i may get the JMV one because it doesnt expose the botton of the midpipe that much

[Punkbrad]

paint that bike look sick.. thats the total package i want for my 05 yellow... then some light vinyl stripes maybe. but i love that chinspoiler... is that the factory Zuki one?? you gotta let me know where you scored that..? thanks.

[Jrod]

i don't get why the lower fairings are so damn expensive, they are just pieces of plastic.

I know i know, supply and demand, suzuki knows people will pay that price for those.

the price is the only thing that is holding me back from getting them.

[svcat]

Well, I got my lower fairings at last. The were proper Suzuki ones with all the fixin's (no biscuits or gravy though). They cost $398.14 shipped from www.ridenow.com. They did take about 3 weeks to arrive which was like pulling teeth. Now they're on it was worth the wait.

[jperkey]

So where's the pics?

[Savage]

I just recently sent out my money to Leo for the lower fairings.
$425 shipped and colour.

[Dante]

pAint - sweet man, I dig it. I'm looking for the chin spoiler in copper for the 650 -- the one from the 1k doesn't fit the 650 apparently... and as I'm sure you know, copper parts are hard to find. The lower fairing isn't an option for me cuz my girl is NEKKID. :D

I can't seem to find that copper chin spoiler for the 650 anywhere. On ebay I found a couple from individuals, but they were only for the 1k, so it won't work. :(

[popeye]

I had the lower fairings done and I love it. Either way the chin and full are a cosmetic mod. Have fun with it. Anyways got my fairing from Oneadasuzuki.com

[biggalvan1]

well i just put on my lowers yesterday and i think they look great:D compared to without

[biggalvan1]

befor

[biggalvan1]

:D

[biggalvan1]

:D

[jperkey]

You're right, they look great!

[biggalvan1]

heres the best pic so far :love:

[biggalvan1]

:this is the best pic so far

[malkey]

Originally posted by biggalvan1
:this is the best pic so far Very nice bigg. :D

[biggalvan1]

:D thanks malkey now i just have to figure out what to do for a exuast any suggestoins and pics i u have them :D

[Mehul]

Originally posted by biggalvan1
:this is the best pic so far

Nice pics. But can you use frame sliders with the fairing? And does it help protect your legs from the wind?

Thx.

ps - why you throwing out that fan with the trash, summers coming? :p

[biggalvan1]

Well u can use frame sliders but they have to be suzuki ones made just for the lower i have a set of diamond powersport frame sliders i bought before the lowers and the bracket that holds the fairing is now in that hole Dohh if any body need a set for a open sv make me a offer there not doing me any good now like new :D
ps as for the fan its there for decoration lol dam neighbors :mad:

[malkey]

Originally posted by biggalvan1
:D thanks malkey now i just have to figure out what to do for a exhaust any suggestions and pics i u have them :D I would go with either the Jardines or Yoshi tri-ovals. The Jardines get my vote for best sounding exhaust though. :D

Try here for some good frame sliders: http://www.chewys-stuff.co.uk/

[biggalvan1]

hey malkey checked out the site and saw no sliders :mad: guess ill have to fork out the 90 $ to suzuki :eek: the dam parts guys love me now dohh:sad: hey where is the cheapest place to pick up the yosh tri oval bolt ons hope ther load as hell just a thought i should just run open headers :D

[Punkbrad]

big all, try this place, im gettin my pipe from them.. easy to use site too.


http://www.exoticsportbike.com/

[Knightshade]

I like them both..but if given a choice myself..I think I'd go for the chin spoiler.

[biggalvan1]

hey brad let me see some pics when u get it im alway a bit leary about odering online so many scammers out there

[centerline]

It was a tough choice. I like the chin spoiler alot. Sort of naked - but adds geometry that seems to fit just right with the profile. I really could not decide and finally pulled the trigger on the full lower thing. Bought them from Oneidasuzki.com. They shipped on time - I had the lowers within a few days.

Note that the paint match is not perfect. It actually looks more different in picture than in reality though. I have seen the same thing on all copper factory fairings pictures. The chin spoiler actually does better to hide this since it is not up against the upper fairing or gas tank. However, the real difference in the paint match is small and depends alot on lighting angle (probably due more to the angle at which the paint is sprayed relative to the metal flake content in the paint). Not enough real world difference in my opinion to care.

I was surprised though at the amount of work needed to mount these things. It actually took a few hours to do without being careless. I did take the time to torque things right.

Next are frame sliders and fork upgrades (emulators, springs and oil for the 200 lb fat bastard I have become pushing a pencil and mouse all day for a living). Thanks to racinteach for help in deciding to take on the fork thing. Enough reading has me confident that I can do it safe and right. Of course, I fear that lower fairings are only a signal to gods that I am next in line for a lovely low side f*** up.

[summitsix]

now that i've dropped so much money on fork upgrades and rear shock, the next item for me is the spoiler. I like the looks of it on the naked sv

[malkey]

Originally posted by biggalvan1
hey malkey checked out the site and saw no sliders :mad: guess ill have to fork out the 90 $ to suzuki :eek: Hey BigG, try here: http://www.sv1000.zyns.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17688 These should be what you are looking for and they are much cheaper than the Suzuki ones. Chewy turns out some good quality stuff. Some of the other blokes in socal and myself have some of his stuff and we are all pleased with it.

[Punkbrad]

Originally posted by biggalvan1
hey brad let me see some pics when u get it im alway a bit leary about odering online so many scammers out there

Here's Both..

[Punkbrad]

and this one

[biggalvan1]

:D ah very nice me likes alot now thats one sexy banana :boobs:
what did the pipe set u back its it more for the 1000

[Punkbrad]

THose pics are not my bike. the pipe i am ordering is the Leo Vince FULL system. it runs about 750-800, then it needs the power commander ecu - thats abou 250, so for about a grand im on my way...

the LV product numebr is 7200 for the slip on - but in speaking to a mechanic, he said the gains come from the full system. im going for sounds, but its a waste without gains. so im going full system.

heres the pic of thier high mount carbon, like im getting.

[biggalvan1]

:-& :-& :-& :-& that is so fucking ulgy nah just kidding that looks sweet make it in any other finishes not so sure about high mount thinking of gettiong acropovic ti bolt on my self or just running open headers its cheaper so i hear :D

[Punkbrad]

Originally posted by biggalvan1
:-& :-& :-& :-& that is so fucking ulgy nah just kidding that looks sweet make it in any other finishes not so sure about high mount thinking of gettiong acropovic ti bolt on my self or just running open headers its cheaper so i hear :D

you could put a fishtail on it... those are sweet...

yea, they make the polishes Ti & carbon. Acro is nice stuff..

[biggalvan1]

you could put a fishtail on it... those are sweet... wow its like u read mind i was just think fishtails are soo cool or maybe tiolet paper rolls yeah thats the ticke t baby:groove: :D

[svcat]

Here's a pic of the bike...

[biggalvan1]

Very nice bike wanna race 4 pinks :D naw just kidding one of the cleanest 650s ive seen soo far if your into that sort of thing haha:rolleyes: again very nice
Ps dont u guys know red bikes go faster

[biggalvan1]

:D see red is soo fast the gsxr rider passed out

[svcat]

Originally posted by biggalvan1
Very nice bike wanna race 4 pinks :D naw just kidding one of the cleanest 650s ive seen soo far if your into that sort of thing haha:rolleyes: again very nice
Ps dont u guys know red bikes go faster


Why thank you biggalvan1. I used to have a red one, and funny thing, it did seem quicker.

I'd race for pinks, but I'd lose.

:D

[biggalvan1]

:D dohh ok so no one likes to loose