Do they make something like this that I can use with my bike?

[robindean]

I'm pretty sure this is a Suzuki but I'm wondering about the plastic cover / windshield that surrounds the headlight. I'd very much like to buy something like it for my '82 XS400R but am unsure where to look, assuming it even exists.

Tips? Sources?

 

[robindean]

I think I can read Kawasaki on the tank ... oops.

 

[drewpy]

looks like a z750, bikini fairing they are called. google it, go on, goooogle!

 

[robindean]

Great googly moogly! LOL.

I like that style.

Are they fork mounted?

 

[drewpy]

been a while since I fitted one, bars and upper forks I think

 

[kirkn]

Yep, that's a Kawasaki GPz, either a 550, a 750 or an 1100. I think it's an '82 550 - the first year of the single-shock Uni-Trak rear suspension. Can't quite see if that bike has dual rear shocks.

Yes, they were bar & upper fork mounted. That is, they pivoted with the fork, not stationary like a 'frame-mounted' fairing.

Quite a few bikes had 'em from the factory back in the early 80s, including the entire Kawasaki GPz line, the sporty Suzuki GS1000S model, even Yamaha's own 750 Seca had one available and the '81 and '82 Seca 550 came with 'em. It was THE stylin' THING.

There are several aftermarket suppliers of "universal" versions. The huge J.C.Whitney company carries a couple versions. Dennis Kirk, too.

Good luck with your searching.

Kirk

 

[haga41cat]

I have a place down the road from me (not that that really helps you lol), try checking out their website www.powerbronze.co.uk

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[robindean]

Google returns many, many results for "bikini fairing". Now, my problem is finding one that fits a RECTANGLE headlight. Everything is for round! Also, I can't afford $400 LOL.

 

[kirkn]

Hmm.... I get a whole bunch of DIFFERENT images when I put in "bikini"...

 

[kirkn]

Here y'go: a Maier bikini fairing for rectangle headlights from Dennis Kirk. $189. But, now that you know 'Maier' you could prolly search for better deals...

https://www.denniskirk.com/maier/large-rectangular-gp-sportbike-fairing.p61145.prd/61145.sku

 

[Daddio]

I remember having one and it bolted to the bars and strapped on the forks. I would tink a motorcycle swap meet or eBay would be a safe bet.

Pretty sure that is a GPZ550 due to to the front rotor size.

 

[robindean]

Well, I'd like to find something Yamaha or aftermarket. This is for my XS400R.

 

[Daddio]

Yeah, usually they are universal fit.

 

[drewpy]

got one on ebay uk £20 + P+P

 

[lhaolpa]

My '82 xs400rj seca has a similar setup to the ones that are shown. The rectangular headlight is the same,and the fairing is similar. On mine,the fibreglass is cracked,which I could repair,but I don't like the look with what I'm going to do with mine.If you could Google the model I have,maybe you can find one on Fleabay,as I've seen a couple on there.I opted for an older style light and holders. lha