DR650 rally fairing

dylandr · 01-24-2010, 11:16 PM

Howzat all.

Been toying around with the idea of putting a rally type fairing on the front of my 08 DR650. The idea was started when I saw a build done by DisTech on a DR650. He built an instrument tray for the front and immediately I decided I wanted the same. Glued to the rally bikes, other ideas started popping up and I decided to do the build which ended up like this:[IMG]

[/IMG]

I used this Dakar screen for a while and after a few too many falls, the fittings started wearing and I started getting a few decent rattles.
Then I thought: seeing as though I'm gonna do this over, I might as well do it properly! I started looking at rally bikes and their instrument towers and settled on a kickass looking fairing design.
It was off to design mode and I came up with this:[IMG]

[/IMG]
The thought was to fit it to the brackets already holding the front headlight and have the whole assembly move with the front end. Then Lukas noted that It most likely affect the handling I thought a bit further and I'm now in the process of building the front end onto the frame. Thanks Lukas

I have just finished Building a mold for the fairing and will post a pic or few soon. Be patient. Any Ideas are welcome.

Cheers Dyl

Kawidad · 01-25-2010, 09:11 AM

basketcase · 01-25-2010, 09:16 AM

Bring it on.

McJamie · 01-25-2010, 11:46 AM

More pictures from other angles please. Nice work.

dylandr · 01-25-2010, 09:08 PM

Hi all.

Been busy trying to get the lazer cutter guys to move their asses and get my tower finished.
In the meantime I've been building up the front screen mold. Itchy business with glass fiber. I still need to fab up a bracket to fot over the steering stem that has a bracket on it (with gussets) that matches the current headlight bracket. In the meantime, I'll keep building the front screen.
The bikes also due for a service and some new rear rubber, so that I'll do soon too.[IMG]

[/IMG]
Still trying to decide how I'm going to attach the fairing to the tank... Ideas?
[IMG]

[/IMG]
I'll take more pics and post them later today, In the meantime, let me know what you guys/girls think.

dylandr · 01-26-2010, 05:27 AM

Okay, when I get home I'm gonna paint the mold with some release agent and start the actual lamination of the fairing. The laser cutters phoned to sat they don't have any 2.5mm alluminium in stock, so they ate using 3mm instead. A bit heavier but stronger I guess. Will post some more pics soon on how it is coming along. Still got quite a bit of fabrication to do!
My fiance is in Australia for a while so I have plenty time in the man cave!

Cheers
Dyl

01-24-2010, 11:16 PM	#1
dylandr ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2009 Location: South Africa Oddometer: 204	DR650 rally fairing Howzat all. Been toying around with the idea of putting a rally type fairing on the front of my 08 DR650. The idea was started when I saw a build done by DisTech on a DR650. He built an instrument tray for the front and immediately I decided I wanted the same. Glued to the rally bikes, other ideas started popping up and I decided to do the build which ended up like this:[IMG][/IMG] I used this Dakar screen for a while and after a few too many falls, the fittings started wearing and I started getting a few decent rattles. Then I thought: seeing as though I'm gonna do this over, I might as well do it properly! I started looking at rally bikes and their instrument towers and settled on a kickass looking fairing design. It was off to design mode and I came up with this:[IMG][/IMG] The thought was to fit it to the brackets already holding the front headlight and have the whole assembly move with the front end. Then Lukas noted that It most likely affect the handling I thought a bit further and I'm now in the process of building the front end onto the frame. Thanks Lukas I have just finished Building a mold for the fairing and will post a pic or few soon. Be patient. Any Ideas are welcome. Cheers Dyl

01-25-2010, 09:11 AM	#2
Kawidad Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Central Coast, Cal Oddometer: 3,818	__________________ "Deeply flawed people make deeply flawed decisions."

01-25-2010, 09:16 AM	#3
basketcase lifelong reject fixer Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Roll Tide Central... Oddometer: 1,217	Bring it on. __________________ '08 DR650SE; '91 GL1500SE; USMC 1972-76; NRA Life Member ------------ "The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." - Marcus Aurelius

01-25-2010, 11:46 AM	#4
McJamie STROMINATOR Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Courtice, Ontario, Canada Oddometer: 959	More pictures from other angles please. Nice work. __________________ If you get far enough away, you'll be on your way home. Piss off, I'm in my Happy place.

01-25-2010, 09:08 PM	#5
dylandr ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2009 Location: South Africa Oddometer: 204	progress.... Hi all. Been busy trying to get the lazer cutter guys to move their asses and get my tower finished. In the meantime I've been building up the front screen mold. Itchy business with glass fiber. I still need to fab up a bracket to fot over the steering stem that has a bracket on it (with gussets) that matches the current headlight bracket. In the meantime, I'll keep building the front screen. The bikes also due for a service and some new rear rubber, so that I'll do soon too.[IMG][/IMG] Still trying to decide how I'm going to attach the fairing to the tank... Ideas? [IMG][/IMG] I'll take more pics and post them later today, In the meantime, let me know what you guys/girls think.

01-26-2010, 05:27 AM	#6
dylandr ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2009 Location: South Africa Oddometer: 204	finally! Okay, when I get home I'm gonna paint the mold with some release agent and start the actual lamination of the fairing. The laser cutters phoned to sat they don't have any 2.5mm alluminium in stock, so they ate using 3mm instead. A bit heavier but stronger I guess. Will post some more pics soon on how it is coming along. Still got quite a bit of fabrication to do! My fiance is in Australia for a while so I have plenty time in the man cave! Cheers Dyl

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: .
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode