Glaser Fairing - Keep or Sell?

Jenyus · 02-20-2011, 04:25 PM

I bought a 1974 R75/5 that had a Glaser Fairing. The highway bar that the fairing mounts to is very rusty and never got around to having it re-chromed. I think the white color is just plain fugly. So I removed the fairing and saddlebags, cleaned it up, and got it running. The previous owner swears the fairing is worth more than the bike itself. Is it so rare that I should hang onto it or sell it at the first opportunity? Thanks for any thoughts.

pbarmy · 02-20-2011, 04:33 PM

Its very cool,if you dont need the dough,I'd hang on to it!

zoo mob · 02-20-2011, 06:31 PM

I love that fairing. If it were me, I'd keep it. Whatever you do, just think it through, you won't find another anytime soon if you get rid of it.

Carl · 02-20-2011, 06:51 PM

...I go through a fairly decent quantity of Gläser fairings and also still use them. That model fairing and how it is designed seems peculiar. Is their a tag on the top of the body directly behind the screen? It should have the model type/number. Does its mounting system replace the stock damper parts?

As for its value, whatever you can get for it! I have sellers try to get $1500 and up for what they have (often a junk example) and others that will take whatever I'll offer plus shipping. They can be monsters to carton and ship damage free and also time-consuming to install. Poor suspension, bummer tyres, road rain grooves, damp weather and trying to pass a dual trailer semi at interstate speed w/ a Gläser is not for the novice rider.

I have some Glaser pics at: http://www.flyingtpot.com/glaser%20fairings.htm I also have a batch of Glaser literature that wil be scanned and posted.

Carl

zoo mob · 02-20-2011, 07:25 PM

Well, maybe you will find another one. I still think they look cool.

Carl · 02-20-2011, 07:34 PM

Also, if you could check on one more item, The black trim molding is originally extensively riveted onto the edge. Is it on your fairing? Or is it adhesive bonded to the body? It seems like that fairing was modified so more bars/controls clearance to the body was made available.

Carl

darmst6829 · 02-20-2011, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenyus

I bought a 1974 R75/5 that had a Glaser Fairing. The highway bar that the fairing mounts to is very rusty and never got around to having it re-chromed. I think the white color is just plain fugly. So I removed the fairing and saddlebags, cleaned it up, and got it running. The previous owner swears the fairing is worth more than the bike itself. Is it so rare that I should hang onto it or sell it at the first opportunity? Thanks for any thoughts.

I put 70,000 mile behind one of those fairnings. Only negative is the fairing tends to exagerate engine noise. Ear plugs are mandatory.

Dave

Jenyus · 02-20-2011, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carl

Also, if you could check on one more item, The black trim molding is originally extensively riveted onto the edge. Is it on your fairing? Or is it adhesive bonded to the body? It seems like that fairing was modified so more bars/controls clearance to the body was made available.

Carl

Yes, it is riveted. It's one of those things, do you update or try and leave original. The previous owner who bought it in 1975 says it came off the showroon floor that way. And yes the fairing has mounts to the the steering damper. I will check the tag tomorrow. Thanks.

bikerfish · 02-21-2011, 07:00 AM

if it were mine, I'd have it painted and pinstriped to match the bike, be a very good looking motorcycle. maybe a set of color matched wixom bags as well.
then ride the hell out of it!

Speedo66 · 02-21-2011, 11:07 AM

Unless you're going to do extensive touring on the bike, why?

Seems to be a lot of negatives attached, not the least of which is it's hiding an attractive bike.

Hawk Medicine · 02-21-2011, 02:34 PM

If I were you I wouldn't sell that fairing.

You may not realize it but period fairings in good condition for /5 Airheads have become pretty rare and increasingly desirable over the last 20 years.

Since you have all of the correct hardware and the fairing is a nice one, if the bike was mine I'd remove the fairing, service/restore the bike, have the fairing painted and pin striped to match and then either reinstall the fairing or store it carefully.

OTOH, if you really don't like the looks of the fairing you'll never be happy with it on your bike, so sell it to someone who'll appreciate it. Only problem is you'll probably never find another one that nice for sale.

blaine.hale · 02-21-2011, 03:29 PM

I think it looks down right neat and makes the bike look completely unique. I'd buy another toaster to have bare before selling that fairing

Mr. Vintage · 02-21-2011, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikerfish

if it were mine, I'd have it painted and pinstriped to match the bike, be a very good looking motorcycle. maybe a set of color matched wixom bags as well.
then ride the hell out of it!

+1, I like it.

02-20-2011, 04:25 PM	#1
Jenyus ^OP Ain't tu brite Joined: Sep 2005 Location: God's Country, Kitsap County, Wa Oddometer: 15	Glaser Fairing - Keep or Sell? I bought a 1974 R75/5 that had a Glaser Fairing. The highway bar that the fairing mounts to is very rusty and never got around to having it re-chromed. I think the white color is just plain fugly. So I removed the fairing and saddlebags, cleaned it up, and got it running. The previous owner swears the fairing is worth more than the bike itself. Is it so rare that I should hang onto it or sell it at the first opportunity? Thanks for any thoughts. Attached Images

02-20-2011, 06:51 PM	#4
Carl ,,, Joined: Oct 2001 Location: South Tejas Oddometer: 680	hmmm... ...I go through a fairly decent quantity of Gläser fairings and also still use them. That model fairing and how it is designed seems peculiar. Is their a tag on the top of the body directly behind the screen? It should have the model type/number. Does its mounting system replace the stock damper parts? As for its value, whatever you can get for it! I have sellers try to get $1500 and up for what they have (often a junk example) and others that will take whatever I'll offer plus shipping. They can be monsters to carton and ship damage free and also time-consuming to install. Poor suspension, bummer tyres, road rain grooves, damp weather and trying to pass a dual trailer semi at interstate speed w/ a Gläser is not for the novice rider. I have some Glaser pics at: http://www.flyingtpot.com/glaser%20fairings.htm I also have a batch of Glaser literature that wil be scanned and posted. Carl __________________ http://www.flyingtpot.com/ Don't be a dick. I'm growing weary of having to follow you around cleaning up the arguments you seem to invariably involved in. Thank you. Dave BINGO Carl screwed with this post 02-20-2011 at 07:29 PM

02-20-2011, 07:34 PM	#6
Carl ,,, Joined: Oct 2001 Location: South Tejas Oddometer: 680	Also, if you could check on one more item, The black trim molding is originally extensively riveted onto the edge. Is it on your fairing? Or is it adhesive bonded to the body? It seems like that fairing was modified so more bars/controls clearance to the body was made available. Carl __________________ http://www.flyingtpot.com/ Don't be a dick. I'm growing weary of having to follow you around cleaning up the arguments you seem to invariably involved in. Thank you. Dave BINGO

02-21-2011, 11:07 AM	#10
Speedo66 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Now Fairfield Co, CT Oddometer: 4,585	Unless you're going to do extensive touring on the bike, why? Seems to be a lot of negatives attached, not the least of which is it's hiding an attractive bike. __________________ '01 Kawasaki W650 '05 Yamaha XT225

02-21-2011, 02:34 PM	#11
Hawk Medicine Coyote's Brother Joined: Jun 2008 Location: NOR CAL Oddometer: 3,299	If I were you I wouldn't sell that fairing. You may not realize it but period fairings in good condition for /5 Airheads have become pretty rare and increasingly desirable over the last 20 years. Since you have all of the correct hardware and the fairing is a nice one, if the bike was mine I'd remove the fairing, service/restore the bike, have the fairing painted and pin striped to match and then either reinstall the fairing or store it carefully. OTOH, if you really don't like the looks of the fairing you'll never be happy with it on your bike, so sell it to someone who'll appreciate it. Only problem is you'll probably never find another one that nice for sale. __________________ Hawkdude Hate rots the pocket that carries it.

02-20-2011, 04:33 PM	#2
pbarmy Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Great Black Swamp Oddometer: 1,679	Its very cool,if you dont need the dough,I'd hang on to it!

02-20-2011, 06:31 PM	#3
zoo mob Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Oddometer: 316	I love that fairing. If it were me, I'd keep it. Whatever you do, just think it through, you won't find another anytime soon if you get rid of it.

02-20-2011, 07:25 PM	#5
zoo mob Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Oddometer: 316	Well, maybe you will find another one. I still think they look cool.

02-21-2011, 07:00 AM	#9
bikerfish flyfishandride Joined: Aug 2010 Location: western pa Oddometer: 969	if it were mine, I'd have it painted and pinstriped to match the bike, be a very good looking motorcycle. maybe a set of color matched wixom bags as well. then ride the hell out of it!

02-21-2011, 03:29 PM	#12
blaine.hale Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga Oddometer: 2,291	I think it looks down right neat and makes the bike look completely unique. I'd buy another toaster to have bare before selling that fairing __________________ 1974 BMW R90 /6 1968 Bultaco Matador MK3 1973 BMW R75 /5 Toaster LWB 1969 Bultaco Bandido MK2 2012 Husqvarna Terra TR650

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