| Motorcycle fairing is the shell positioned over the | | | | shape, easily detachable, 36 inch wide and 17 inch |
| frame of sports bikes and racing motorcycles | | | | tall, without windshields from Memphis. Windshields |
| mainly to reduce the air drag. It also protects the | | | | are available in three heights and seven colors. |
| driver from wind, weather and debris and | | | | The inner wall is black textured, ABS outer shell is |
| cushions the vehicle in case of a crash. As speed | | | | black and paint ready. However, it is not |
| of the motorcycle increases, body of a | | | | compatible with any other windshield other than |
| motorcyclist experiences increasing wind | | | | Batwing. |
| resistance that slows down the bike. With fairings, | | | | • AirMaster Universal Deluxe Fairing: Way |
| a biker can duck low and nullify almost all air | | | | ahead of time, this subtle and classy styling of |
| resistance. | | | | Kuryakyn fairings will set a different look for your |
| Types of Fairings Depending on Coverage Area | | | | bike. The attractive standard features and |
| Depending on area of coverage fairings may be | | | | tempting list of optional accessories make it one |
| full, half or quarter. | | | | of the finest fairings in the market, especially, for |
| • Full fairing – They cover both lower | | | | music buffs. Stereo, CD, AM & FM, specially |
| and upper portions of the motorcycle, minimizing | | | | designed and fitted speakers, direct ipod control, |
| air drag and providing protection to the engine, | | | | and glove compartment are some of its distinct |
| gearbox and chassis. | | | | features. It can be fitted to all types of bike. |
| • Half fairings – They feature a | | | | • Arlen Ness Fairing: Designed to be used |
| windscreen, extending below the handlebars. Many | | | | on all front ends, its body is constructed by |
| half-faired models have kits by original | | | | heavy ABS plastic and the windshield is made of |
| manufacturers to convert them to full fairings. | | | | smoked plexiglass. It is smart, good looking and |
| • Quarter fairing – This generally | | | | inexpensive. |
| comprises a windscreen and minimum fairing | | | | • Premeux Classic Fairing: These fairings |
| around the headlight. | | | | give excellent protection from wind and rain. Made |
| • Belly Pan Fairings – These are used | | | | of composite fiberglass, chromed brackets, and |
| in combination with quarter or half fairings below | | | | black gel coat surface, these are available ready |
| the engine to minimize the aerodynamic lift and to | | | | to be painted to match the colors of the |
| increase the appeal of the bike. | | | | motorcycle. Inside the inner fairings enough place |
| Types of Fairings Depending on Their Placement | | | | for speaker mounts, antenna and glove box are |
| • Depending on their position you can | | | | kept. |
| have | | | | Gone are the days of Dustbin fairings and Dolphin |
| • front fairing | | | | fairings. Today, fairings have become an integral |
| • rear fairing | | | | part of design and style statement of a sports or |
| • left body fairing | | | | racing motorcycle. The increasing craze for stylish |
| • right body fairing, and | | | | fairings has encouraged the leading manufactures |
| • tail fairing. | | | | to come with aftermarket fairing kits to be fitted |
| There are some specialized fairings manufacturers | | | | to their respective models. They are now offering |
| that have come up with innovative and attractive | | | | a whole new updated range of fairings that may |
| fairings, adding a new dimension to the biking | | | | be full or half, depending upon the choice. It is |
| experience. | | | | time to gear up for a whole new biking |
| Some popular motorcycle fairings brands: | | | | experience! |
| • Batwing fairing: Clean aerodynamic | | | | |