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New Member, new 1977 R100/7 questions
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New Member, new 1977 R100/7 questions
I just picked up this R100/7. The fairing is supposed to be made by Avon.
I have not seen any pictures of one like this.
Question is: Would you keep it on and leave it or get rid of it? Is there any market for these fairings?
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Barre, MA USA
1963 R60/2 w/ 1955 Steib S500
1973 R75/5
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People would say 'why do you ruin a lovely bike by putting a barn door on the front?' They didn't spend their life on a bike. It is heavy, it reflects some noise, it makes servicing a bit more tricky but you get used to it. I used to ride off-road with no problems and have been round a few race tracks.
I'm afraid the ones for sale on ebay.co.uk don't sell quickly and not for much (less than $150) but your bike will look different and, if you ride any distance, you'll be more comfortable.
Charlie.
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'78 R100/7 '69 R69S '52 R25/2
Fast. Neat. Average. Friendly. Good. Good.
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I think the paint scheme on yours looks good. You certainly won’t lose your bike in a parking lot.
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I have never had a heat issue with the lowers on the RS or RT, I ride on hot humid days in the summer in full gear and honestly, I sweat but I don't worry.
The only thing I can say for sure is that what ever fairing or windscreen you have on a bike, it should fit the bike with well designed hardware, and not interfere with the handling. My R75/7 had a Pacifco fairing on it that was a nightmare for mounting hardware, lights and turn signal wiring. The owner I bought it from kept the fairing and I rewired everything factory. I went to a handle bar mounted windscreen and got scared to death more than a few times by strange wind conditions screwing up the steering/handling. That was the reason the bike got traded for my 84 R89RT. Nothing is more beautiful than the RS or RT fairings on the 77 to 95 bikes. St.
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Fairings always look better to me when color matched to the bike, otherwise they tend to look like an afterthought.
Mike
69 R60/2 76 R90S 78 R100RS
70 Triumph w/Spirit Eagle Sidecar
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The correct installation, lower units and properly painted to match, enhance the motorcycle.
It IS your bike. Do what YOU like.
Personally, IF you do remove it, my recommendation would be to remove it carefully and save ALL hardware.....Store it properly and SAVE it for the next owner.