Harris, I can't quite work out what it is you're showing us here.
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V7 Cafe Racer Fairing
- Thread starter sandy
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DP: harris posted images of the frames which are from the parts books for the V7 models.
The drawings of the V7I and II frame show a mounting hole on each side at the downtube/toptube junction and a crossbar mount between the two downtubes at the front which differ from the V7III frame. The exact dimensions of the frame tubes and steering head are a little different too, as we know the V7III steering head tube has a larger diameter. But not that different because we know the tanks interchange.
The Stucchi fairing mount is a set of steel plates that are designed to bolt tightly to the V7 I and II frames using these mounting points. To fit it to the V7III model frame will require that it be reshaped to accommodate any differences in the frame tubes dimensions and then mounts have to be incorporated for the mounting points.
It's going to be a little bit of work to get done, I'm sure. The only way to know precisely how much work is to buy a fairing kit, take things on the bike apart, and measure up the differences with the actual pieces in hand. So step one is to order a fairing kit and wait for it to show up...
... Or wait for Stucchi to update the mounting bracketry for the V7III frame. Which is another reason why it is useful to wait for a little bit before ordering—They just might do that! ...
I figure that between the fairing, the JW Speaker headlamp assembly that I'd want to fit it with, mount modifications and such, and painting the fairing, it'll cost in the neighborhood of US$2000. That's a bit o' dosh given that I just dumped a wad on the wheels, tires, and suspension upgrades, so I'm taking a little breather before launching into this project to ride and enjoy the bike as it is for a bit. I don't want to lay Racer up for a project through the best part of the riding season either...
The drawings of the V7I and II frame show a mounting hole on each side at the downtube/toptube junction and a crossbar mount between the two downtubes at the front which differ from the V7III frame. The exact dimensions of the frame tubes and steering head are a little different too, as we know the V7III steering head tube has a larger diameter. But not that different because we know the tanks interchange.
The Stucchi fairing mount is a set of steel plates that are designed to bolt tightly to the V7 I and II frames using these mounting points. To fit it to the V7III model frame will require that it be reshaped to accommodate any differences in the frame tubes dimensions and then mounts have to be incorporated for the mounting points.
It's going to be a little bit of work to get done, I'm sure. The only way to know precisely how much work is to buy a fairing kit, take things on the bike apart, and measure up the differences with the actual pieces in hand. So step one is to order a fairing kit and wait for it to show up...
... Or wait for Stucchi to update the mounting bracketry for the V7III frame. Which is another reason why it is useful to wait for a little bit before ordering—They just might do that! ...
I figure that between the fairing, the JW Speaker headlamp assembly that I'd want to fit it with, mount modifications and such, and painting the fairing, it'll cost in the neighborhood of US$2000. That's a bit o' dosh given that I just dumped a wad on the wheels, tires, and suspension upgrades, so I'm taking a little breather before launching into this project to ride and enjoy the bike as it is for a bit. I don't want to lay Racer up for a project through the best part of the riding season either...
The headlight mounting points on the V7III are definitely in a different location.
I consider this an opportunity to upgrade to the JW Speaker Adaptive LED headlight assembly, which has the same mounting points as the V7II headlight ... and is a far better headlight.
I consider this an opportunity to upgrade to the JW Speaker Adaptive LED headlight assembly, which has the same mounting points as the V7II headlight ... and is a far better headlight.
... I had fitted one to the Ducati Scrambler I bought before I came to my senses and traded it for the Racer. It's the best single-headlight setup for a motorcycle I've ever used.
The Scrambler was SUCH a pain to work on and take the headlight off again, refit the OEM equipment, that I just let it go with the bike and sold the OEM headlight assembly separately to get back most of my money on it. I've planned to fit one to the Racer since I bought the bike, but I am still going back and forth on the fairing and it will wait until I've finalized my plans for that.