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Follow on Google News | OEM versus Aftermarket FairingsA general comparison of aftermarket and OEM fairings for superbikes.
By: Fairings.ca It is, however, often ignored that this ‘ecstasy on wheels’ comprises of thousands of moving parts, each one essential to our safety during the ride. Motorcycle fairing is one of the most critical parts of your crotch-rocket. As a matter of fact, it is so critical that I think it’s probably the only thing that distinguishes a modern superbike from the metal chunks of the yesteryears. You may remember the first and second-generation CB900F from Honda. They were pretty good machines with brilliant engines; but not exactly a ‘dream come true’ for a motorcycle enthusiast. They lacked full, sometimes even partial, fairings, and were terrible at higher speeds. Turbulence at high speeds made them dangerous to ride and affected their maneuverability. All of that, however, changed with the introduction of full fairings. The concept of ‘fairing’ was borrowed from the aviation industry where fairings were used to smoothen up the outline for the purpose of reducing drag and increasing aerodynamicity. Fairings consolidate the ride and the rider into a single unit resulting in streamlined airflow. Apart from the obvious performance advantage, fairings give motorcycles a menacing, hawk-like look. Add to it a custom paint-job and you have a ride worth identifying with! What happens when you need to give your crotch-rocket a new look? It can be very confusing and frustrating because customization ends only where your budget does. There is no limit to what you can do to your motorcycle to make it go faster and look more dashing. So where do we draw the line? What kinds of fairings give you the best value for money? One thing is for sure! OEM fairings are not easy on your wallet. They may cost up to 30% of the motorcycle itself which is just way too expensive. Some people would argue that they are sturdier and more durable in comparison to the aftermarket fairings. Let me bust a myth for you: they’re not. If you bought the wrong product, it’s probably because you didn’t know where to shop. There are many good vendors out there offering ABS fairings at an affordable price. They just cost a fraction of what an OEM fairing set would cost and often include free goodies such as tank covers and windshields; On another note, aftermarket fairings are highly recommended for the daredevils with affinity for stunts. Don’t let a bad stoppie cost you too much! You’ll probably get a free windshield with your new set of aftermarket fairings. --- Fairings.ca is a canadian business that specializes in manufacture of premium quality ABS fairings for superbikes of all makes and models. For more information on the business and products, please visit: http://www.fairings.ca End
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