Diffrence in years

[Sgt. Dad]

Other then the taillight ,what is the diffrence in the fairings from 00 to 04-07? I found an injection moulded abs fairing kit but it's for an 04. I own an 00 .

[92xjunker]

First there isn't an 07 katana. Main fairings are the same the tail fairing and tail light changed in 03. After Market Chinese fairing don't fit 100% and are thinner than OEM fairings.

[shpielers]

Triple tree is different, some of the electrics are different. Mostly minor changes, just means some parts aren't compatible.

[Sgt. Dad]

Despite the wrong year listed on the parts, I plan on changing to the new tail light. I've watched numerous youtube videos praising certain companies for the aftermarket fairings. But what experience do you guys have with them.

[92xjunker]

Well.......they are Chinese knock offs, cheaply made. This should tell you something, OEM fairings will run you over a grand to buy new. Chinese fairings painted are as low as $300. Is eager have a busted up, repairable OEM set.

[steves]

The main difference in the plastics, is that the tail is different on the 03-06

[Sgt. Dad]

My set has been professional painted then rattle canned. I wanna clean it up and repaint. Buddy runs a body shop and said he would side job the paint for 500 if I strip them down. Only thing missing is the oil cover but that's 25 bucks on a parts site.

[92xjunker]

That would be my route

[dano68]

That would be my route

+1^^^^^^

Find your self an 03+ rear fairings and change the "bumble bee" tail light to the Busa style

[Sgt. Dad]

So how do I strip these down without melting or prolonging the fact my bike will be naked? Or ride the ugly bastard until winter and make it a winter project?

[steves]

$500 seems expensive if you are doing all the prep work yourself. Are you asking for some kinda specialty colors?

http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=49742&highlight=paint

If there's no rash or body work to be done, just scuff sand the top coat so that the paint adheres correctly. I mean, if it's a real buddy why isn't he telling you how he wants them prepped?

[Sgt. Dad]

Change of plans. Got the bike home and the fairings are junk. But that's the least of my worries see my post in electrical

[92xjunker]

I do have two fairing repair kits left. They are yours if you want them. I don't charge KR MEMBERS for them.

[Sgt. Dad]

Repair was in the rear view a few hundred miles ago. I inherited someone else's headache.

[Sgt. Dad]

I can't give up on her. I'll take a stable at fixing her. Pm me for address I'll get you back on the flip side