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Re: RG500 Upper Fairing
Still looking for an upper fairing.
Re: RG500 Upper Fairing
I have a brand new Skidmarx RG500 upper fairing I imported from UK for my Wolf project, but I changed direction with the project and used a Skidmarx RGV fairing instead.
Skidmarx make really solid fiberglass fairings finished in gel coat and accurately pre-drilled, way better quality than that unfinished stuff out of california or the chinese plastic stuff. I have their fairings on my RZ too. This one has a slight flaw on the edge just in the top layer of gel coat that any decent painter can sand out, not a big deal $150 CAD plus shipping of course. PM me you email for pics, board won't let me load them.
Also have:
- a brand new Skidmarx RG500 1 piece bellypan in white Gel coat. $150
- brand new Zero Gravity RG500 smoke windscreen $80
- a pretty mint OEM RG500 Blue/white tailpiece, slight hairline crack below tail light $200
- OEM RG500 side panels, no cracks or scuffs, need repaint $100 each
- OEM RG500 seat lower panels, no cracks or scuffs, need repaint $75 each
- OEM RG500 solo seat, no cracks or scuffs, needs repaint $150
all plus shipping.
Skidmarx make really solid fiberglass fairings finished in gel coat and accurately pre-drilled, way better quality than that unfinished stuff out of california or the chinese plastic stuff. I have their fairings on my RZ too. This one has a slight flaw on the edge just in the top layer of gel coat that any decent painter can sand out, not a big deal $150 CAD plus shipping of course. PM me you email for pics, board won't let me load them.
Also have:
- a brand new Skidmarx RG500 1 piece bellypan in white Gel coat. $150
- brand new Zero Gravity RG500 smoke windscreen $80
- a pretty mint OEM RG500 Blue/white tailpiece, slight hairline crack below tail light $200
- OEM RG500 side panels, no cracks or scuffs, need repaint $100 each
- OEM RG500 seat lower panels, no cracks or scuffs, need repaint $75 each
- OEM RG500 solo seat, no cracks or scuffs, needs repaint $150
all plus shipping.
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Re: RG500 Upper Fairing
Thanks. I'm familiar with Skidmarx. I bought a complete set for my RG250 MK 3 a few years ago and had it shipped from the UK.
I'm after a genuine Suzuki upper fairing for my RG500. The bodywork on the bike is all genuine Suzuki. When I pulled the screen and mirrors off recently to do some work I discovered the fairing cracked at the mirror mounts, which is the typical problem most will experience at some point. The mirrors held things together, but one they were removed the cracks expended quickly. I have repaired them, but would prefer a genuine fairing that isn't broken.
If I was to use aftermarket, it would be this https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Front-Nose-Cowl ... 1438.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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I'm after a genuine Suzuki upper fairing for my RG500. The bodywork on the bike is all genuine Suzuki. When I pulled the screen and mirrors off recently to do some work I discovered the fairing cracked at the mirror mounts, which is the typical problem most will experience at some point. The mirrors held things together, but one they were removed the cracks expended quickly. I have repaired them, but would prefer a genuine fairing that isn't broken.
If I was to use aftermarket, it would be this https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Front-Nose-Cowl ... 1438.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: RG500 Upper Fairing
Bike looks class John,
That fairing looks like a Chinese replica to be honest.
The little stubs that hold the front indicators are identical to the Chinese part, The same blobby way they are attached to the fairing.
That fairing looks like a Chinese replica to be honest.
The little stubs that hold the front indicators are identical to the Chinese part, The same blobby way they are attached to the fairing.
1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1989 VFR750R RC30
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1989 VFR750R RC30
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
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Re: RG500 Upper Fairing
tacky1 wrote:Bike looks class John,
That fairing looks like a Chinese replica to be honest.
The little stubs that hold the front indicators are identical to the Chinese part, The same blobby way they are attached to the fairing.
It is from China Paul. The best price as it's unpainted.
Re: RG500 Upper Fairing
Ah, Sorry, Missed that bit..silverstrom wrote:tacky1 wrote:Bike looks class John,
That fairing looks like a Chinese replica to be honest.
The little stubs that hold the front indicators are identical to the Chinese part, The same blobby way they are attached to the fairing.
It is from China Paul. The best price as it's unpainted.
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1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1989 VFR750R RC30
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1989 VFR750R RC30
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
Re: RG500 Upper Fairing
a lot can be said on that Chinese cowl. I bought a set of after market body work from a known gamma seller on this site. The cowl that I got did not have the small tabs for the turn signals. When I question it to the seller. He said to use shoogoo from Walmart. You live and learn and I never buy anything from this seller.
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1991 3MATZR250SP
!993 3XVTZR250SP
1996 RGV250(Lucky Strike)
1994 MC28SP
1995 MC28SP
1996 MC28SP
1985 RG500(Walter Wolfe)
1984 IT490
1985 RZV500R
1985 NS400R
1985 NS400R
1997 VFR750
1992 FZR1000
RGV400
TZR500
TZR350
1990 RZ350
1971 Porsche911S
!993 3XVTZR250SP
1996 RGV250(Lucky Strike)
1994 MC28SP
1995 MC28SP
1996 MC28SP
1985 RG500(Walter Wolfe)
1984 IT490
1985 RZV500R
1985 NS400R
1985 NS400R
1997 VFR750
1992 FZR1000
RGV400
TZR500
TZR350
1990 RZ350
1971 Porsche911S
Re: RG500 Upper Fairing
a lot can be said for oem. they don't use shoogoo
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1991 3MATZR250SP
!993 3XVTZR250SP
1996 RGV250(Lucky Strike)
1994 MC28SP
1995 MC28SP
1996 MC28SP
1985 RG500(Walter Wolfe)
1984 IT490
1985 RZV500R
1985 NS400R
1985 NS400R
1997 VFR750
1992 FZR1000
RGV400
TZR500
TZR350
1990 RZ350
1971 Porsche911S
!993 3XVTZR250SP
1996 RGV250(Lucky Strike)
1994 MC28SP
1995 MC28SP
1996 MC28SP
1985 RG500(Walter Wolfe)
1984 IT490
1985 RZV500R
1985 NS400R
1985 NS400R
1997 VFR750
1992 FZR1000
RGV400
TZR500
TZR350
1990 RZ350
1971 Porsche911S
Re: RG500 Upper Fairing
Yes, similar experience..... I inquired about an RGV fairing from China, hard to get a straight answer about mounting tabs, one supplier offered some tabs and a tube of glue! Good luck getting all that lined up. I ended up buying the Skidmarx RGV fairing that came with all the headlight frame tabs glued in place. They were spot on too! They make a good product.
Nice bike John, think it will be hard to find 32 year old plastic without cracks. Your best bet is Yahoo Japan.
Nice bike John, think it will be hard to find 32 year old plastic without cracks. Your best bet is Yahoo Japan.
350cc prod. SCTA Bonneville World Land Speed Record holder
350cc prod AMA Bonneville National Land Speed Record holder
500cc prod SCTA Bonneville World Land Speed Record holder
AMA no.1 Plate holder x 2
Pioneer of Motorsport Hall of fame
350cc prod AMA Bonneville National Land Speed Record holder
500cc prod SCTA Bonneville World Land Speed Record holder
AMA no.1 Plate holder x 2
Pioneer of Motorsport Hall of fame
Re: RG500 Upper Fairing
Last new OEM I heard of was 3-4 years ago and a friend paid somewhere around $1200 CAD at the time when the USD was the same value. Can't imagine what one would demand now if one surfaced? I know of a few decent ones and they are $500 and $600 and need minor work and paint!
1985 RZ500
1986 RG500
1986 RG500 C
1992 RGV500 WW ATR
1992 RGV500 LS
1985 NS500 Spencer p
1989 TZR500 Biaggi p
1984 RZV500 Rainey p
1994 NSR250sp R
1983 NS250 p
1987 RG250 WW p
1983 RG250 p
1988 YSR50 p
1986 RG500
1986 RG500 C
1992 RGV500 WW ATR
1992 RGV500 LS
1985 NS500 Spencer p
1989 TZR500 Biaggi p
1984 RZV500 Rainey p
1994 NSR250sp R
1983 NS250 p
1987 RG250 WW p
1983 RG250 p
1988 YSR50 p
Re: RG500 Upper Fairing
Any chance you could post a pic of your RG with RGV fairing? Was it the VJ22? I picked up a modded RG500 and want to make some changes to the looks.. I like mine from the side but not a fan of the headlight.RZtuner wrote:Yes, similar experience..... I inquired about an RGV fairing from China, hard to get a straight answer about mounting tabs, one supplier offered some tabs and a tube of glue! Good luck getting all that lined up. I ended up buying the Skidmarx RGV fairing that came with all the headlight frame tabs glued in place. They were spot on too! They make a good product.
Nice bike John, think it will be hard to find 32 year old plastic without cracks. Your best bet is Yahoo Japan.
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Got a fairing from Japan. All sorted now.