98+ fairings

[icyhandlz]

so 98-2006, they will fit any year in there correct??? searched but didnt really find anything that answered that

[icyhandlz]

and will the 750's fit the 600's??? thanks in advance guys

[WildKat]

the front fairings yes, the 98-06 are interchangeable..however the tail fairings are different from 2003-2006.. 98-2002 are the same.

[icyhandlz]

thank you, im bidding on some for a paint job to see if im any good, and they looked different appreciate the help wildkat

[icyhandlz]

so it doesnt matter if its a 750 or 600???

[WildKat]

Nope...Except for the handlebars height and the 600/750 numbers, its pretty hard to tell them apart

[icyhandlz]

awesome dude thanks again

[The CyberPoet]

the front fairings yes, the 98-06 are interchangeable..however the tail fairings are different from 2003-2006.. 98-2002 are the same.

You can fit the '03 - '06 rear fairings on the 98-02 models, but you will need a new style rear bulb support bracket and new style brake lens assembly.

Cheers,
=-= The CyberPoet

[WildKat]

For some reason I remember somebody trying to use 2001 fairings on their 2003 Kat and had problems with the bolts lining up underneath. Cant remember for the life of me who it was though

[icyhandlz]

thanks guys

[TurboMike]

750s have higher bars? Is there a reason/benefit?

[The CyberPoet]

750s have higher bars? Is there a reason/benefit?

The handlebars have a rubber vibration-isolating sheet under their risers that aren't on the 600's.
Benefit: less vibes at the handlebars, more upright seating position.
Cons: less direct steering (although few are apt to notice it), and for many riders, harder to go into as deep a tuck with the higher bars.

Since it's a rubber sheet, it should still be replaced about every 5th year to give you maximum benefit (just like all other rubber products, it'll harden up with time and loss of VOC's).

Cheers,
=-= The CyberPoet