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| I do the body work and paint it for $295 plus $150 shipping [savings $100]. |
I do the body work and paint it for $395 plus $150 shipping [savings $100]. |
| To paint my fairing, I need a small container of Bondo, sandpaper, a spray can of primer, and a spray can of paint. I can do it myself and save. If I do the finishing, it will be a new experience ~ no fiberglass work for me. |
In the meantime, I’ve prepared my CT700 to receive Jeff’s tail fairing.
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Here I’ve removed the 2 triangle bags, the fender, and the stainless steel bottles that I hid my DiNotte batteries in, as well as the down-tube bag that concealed my AirZound Horn bottle.
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A slot from above. My 2 DiNotte batteries are strapped on the seat cross-member. I’ve stretched the neck rest cover over its bracket.
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Another side view showing the battery position. At this point, I intend to get the racing version of the fairing, with no storage. my water bag is mounted beneath the seat.
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Nothing new on the left side. My Garmin Edge 305 GPS is not mounted in this photo.
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My former DiNotte battery holder [the stainless steel water bottle, withe the bottom removed] now conceals the AirZound Horn bottle. I’ve also relocated my Garmin Nuvi GPS. Ultimately, I’ll use and Edge 705.
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| I’ve moved my cell-phone from the center to the right handlebar extender and well as the AirZound Horn. Once I put on the front faring, I may well relocate a few more items. |
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Jim,
My unsolicited $.02… By the time you buy the bondo, correct grit of sandpaper and spray paint, won’t your savings be less than $100? For that savings, it might be worth leaving it to someone with more experience. Also, will you be able to get to your Dinotte batteries and water blader with the tailbox mounted? The storage option would be nice.
David
May 8, 2009 at 9:14 am
Hi David, I appreciate your advisement. A raw fairing will better allow me to position my taillights. After that, I’m thinking of just doing the sanding and have a car & body shop finish. I would not want a “spray paint job.” I realize I pay more than the $100, but I can get the shade and finish I want. If I decide to flock that even another path. I’m thinking I have more options with a raw fairing than a finished black on where I do not know what shade of black I’ll be getting. I do not need access to the batteries. The cables connected to them give me charging access. On the bladder I think I can from the pictures. By getting the racing version, I expect to save some weight and likely have a stronger, less problematic structure. I’m waiting to see Jeff pictures of his storage version. –jim
jalexartis
May 8, 2009 at 9:26 am
Now making its [Jeff's tail faring] debut on BROL~review to follow.
jalexartis
May 12, 2009 at 10:03 pm
[...] Thanks to Jeff Bales of Goblin Motors for posting these pictures on his website. I am excited about the race version of Jeff’s tail fairing for my Catrike 700 and thought I was resolved to purchasing it. Now, seeing the storage version, I ‘m changing my mind. It’s just more practical [see discussion between David & me]. [...]
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