I have a 98 superhawk. Does anyone know if an RC51 fairing will bolt onto a superhawk frame? I assume you need both upper and lower pieces. Are they available? Expenive? I've done some snooping around on the net but couldn't find much useful info.

Of course I could get something from Mario Nava but I'm not sure I want to spend that much.

Thanks in advance.

 

BTW - I did a search on this forum and only found one thread that was obviously related to my question...

https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...highlight=rc51

But there was not a clear answer on if it's doable without custom brackets, etc. I'd rather not get into changing the radiators or anything like that at this point.

 

There was a Super Hawk on ebay recently that had all RC51 plastics....I only saved one of the pics and it's not a good angle....but it's proof it can be done

 

^ Whoa...that's sweet.....

 

jbeber - thanks for posting the pic.
I wonder if it would cost less to get RC plastics, at least front fairing parts, than get one from Mario. Mario's pricing starts at 660 Euros for front fairing upper and lower (unpainted) plus 160 Euros for shipping. That's almost $900 US at current exchange rates!

 

I've seen complete sets of RC51 plastics for $300 on ebay....

 

This one

 

thats the one...

So who's going to contact the seller to ask all the how to questions? I don't have a problem doing it, but don't want the seller to get bombarded with everyone of us...

So, who's doing it? or am i?

I want to know how to do it, what modifications where required.. that sort of thing

 

Woah..it's back up again

cperson, just sell your bike and bid on this one!

 

I just emailed him about the mounting process...I'll make an update when he responds

 

Awesome... please keep us updated... There is a cheap set of plastics on ebay for one right now... i'll probably start bidding if its not that much work....

 

I got a response on the mounting process....pretty brief explanation....he just says that he had to fabricate mounting brackets, but no speacial cutting....that's it. He added that he's been down the straight at Road Atlanta (about half way through 6th gear) and the fairing was solid with no odd vibes or anything.

If you look at the pics, you'll see theres a different upper fairing stay too (where the mirrors are).

Overall, it doesn't sound too difficult--just bend 4 pieces of metal and pop some holes in them...right?

 

LOL, yup that's all there is to it!

Seriously, the rc uses it's ram air tube as main part of securing the upper fairing with a smaller hoop brace for the mirrors. Totally different system.

Now what about the gauges. I believe that fella did his on a trackbike and could get by with just a tach. Did he say?

On speedzilla, the RC guys had a replacement fairing thread and those $300 ebay units were rated as trash. The fiberglass pieces don't bend/give which wouldn't be that much of an issue when mounted on the bike they are intended for but could be a serious liability when modding to the VTR. They also said those units need a lot more surface prep if you care about the final paint finish.

 

Yup, just a Tach...

Just add a Bicycle Speedo and you're set!!