Aftermarket Fairings 88-97

[Trub]

Just wondering if there is an aftermarket fairing kit for the 88-97 Kats. I've got a left upper and lower that are road rashed pretty bad and the upper has a big crack where the mirror mounts.

I could buy a used upper and lower on ebay and have them painted to match the factory paint, but then it might be easier and just as much $$$ to buy them new from Suzuki already painted.

I could repaint the whole bike, but I've got those ugly *** purple rims and what other color goes with Prince's Purple Rain rims other than the factory dark blue?

[steves]

Meijer and Airtech both made replacement fairings for the katana.

I've never used any of the airtech parts, but the meijer ones IMO aren't worth the money.

[md86]

Repair and repaint your plastics (research platicwelding) , and Duplicolor makes wheel paint .

[ChrisRam]

I bought some Maier fairings off of EBay really cheap. They were mounted on a bike before but not scratched or cracked. I am SO glad that I didn't buy them new because I would have called them for a refund and been really ticked off. I am going to take some pics sometime in the future and show the difference between these and the origional set.

As for things that I can think of off of the top of my head.

- thinner
- poor fitting
- needed to cut into them in some spots so they fit right

[WyredHardware]

Other than Air Tech or Meier or Fleabay does anyone else know of somewhere to get them?

[arsenic]

no, you can't buy them from Suzuki either, thats a discontinued item.

[skyrider]

Fairings

I have some pretty taddered fairing off my 94, suppose they would be repairable. Only major issue is the right mirror mounting area is cracked and the left lower I think is missing a piece. I would sell real cheap, however shipping would probably be more than they are worth unless your in utah!

[ctandc]

I think the newer Maier fairings may be better than the one's people keep mentioning. I just found out when I tore my bike down for the engine swap, that the LH main fairing (that was replaced by a previous owner - he purchased it at the DEALER and it was painted to match) is a Maier fairing. One thing though, it does NOT have the molded pieces for the 'trim piece' that screws on near the gauge panel / windscreen.

[pole kat]

You get what you pay for. If they were just as good as factory, they wouldn't be so cheap. Not worth it in my opinion. Ebay is a much better option.

[steves]

Maier plastics: BAD

[yellow_kitty_kat]

Other than Air Tech or Meier or Fleabay does anyone else know of somewhere to get them?

There is a cycle salvage yard in Sanford, Florida called "Jacks Cycle & Salvage". He has a pretty good selection for every kind of motorcycle. His number is (407) 302-3311.

Give them a call and see if they can help you.

-Darrell

[ctandc]

Maier plastics: BAD

I understand your experience. What I'm saying is, compared to the verified OEM RH fairing, the LH Maier fairing fits JUST as good...is just as sturdy. I would have never known it wasn't OEM if I hadn't of looked for the Part#.

Now would I buy 'em for my bike? No...I'd much rather find some nice used stuff...