Cafe Racer Style

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  1. Bradley Perry

    Bradley Perry Well-Known Member

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    #1 Bradley Perry, Apr 18, 2022
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  2. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    #2 Wessa, Apr 18, 2022
    I love my Thruxton, but cannot get on with the fairing. For me it spoils a beautiful looking bike. But each to their own
     
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  3. Bradley Perry

    Bradley Perry Well-Known Member

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    #3 Bradley Perry, Apr 18, 2022
    I must strongly disagree... far from spoiling, such a unique handcrafted, mirror finished aluminium fairing enhances a beautiful bike.... apart from the practical function of improving aerodynamics and providing high speed wind protection.
     
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  4. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    #4 Wessa, Apr 18, 2022
    Like I said each to their own. You love it, I don’t. Who is correct is down to your own point of view. And of course I am right :cool::cool: he he!
     
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  5. sprintdave

    sprintdave Nurse, think it's time for his medications.

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    #5 sprintdave, Apr 18, 2022
    It is a very nice bike, it is also a very nice fairing. Unfortunately they don't go together, sorry.
     
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  6. Bradley Perry

    Bradley Perry Well-Known Member

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    #6 Bradley Perry, Apr 18, 2022
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    Mmmmm.... now I am sad... I always thought black and chrome/polished metals went together...
     
  7. Adie P

    Adie P Crème de la Crème

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    #7 Adie P, Apr 18, 2022
    Well, if there's going to be an ad hoc straw poll, that thrucky AND the fairing get my approval .... for whatever THAT's worth!!!

    The fairing in polished aluminium is a beauiful, artisan recreation of a real sixties original (which I can personally remember looking like the one in the image below).

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    Couldn't say the same about the air filter - but, heck, on balance it's all good.

    Fair dinkum, mate! :)
     
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  8. Bradley Perry

    Bradley Perry Well-Known Member

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    #8 Bradley Perry, Apr 18, 2022
    I have this option for dragstrip or bike shows... but a bit too much grit thrown up by cars to use on the road... Mesh intake.jpg
     
  9. Octoberon

    Octoberon Crème de la Crème

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    #9 Octoberon, Apr 20, 2022
    Don't worry what other people think. If you like it, that's all that matters. You can't please all of the people all of the time.
     
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  10. Bradley Perry

    Bradley Perry Well-Known Member

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    #10 Bradley Perry, Apr 20, 2022
    Very true Octoberon... But perhaps I can please most of the people some of the time.... and some of the people most of the time....
    I don't post in forums or publish on Facebook simply looking for approval. I do so as I think some of the folks would be interested
     
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  11. Octoberon

    Octoberon Crème de la Crème

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    #11 Octoberon, Apr 20, 2022
    Some of the people will be. :blush: It would be very dull if everyone liked the same thing as it would stifle creativity.
     
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  12. Hubaxe

    Hubaxe Good moaning! aka Mr Wordsalad :)

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    #12 Hubaxe, Apr 20, 2022
    I like a lot those little retro fairing on Thruxton like bikes. Probably because it make them look like Ducati 900 SS.
    Tastes and colours..:)
     
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  13. Tom Swift

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    #13 Tom Swift, Apr 22, 2022
    Looks aside, I'd paint it for other reasons.
     
  14. DCS900

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    #14 DCS900, May 10, 2022
    I like it, very individual but very clear what it is… the fairing and raw alloy trim highlights are great… if I was to change summat, it would be the gold anodised parts to either black or shiny ally look.

    grand job dude
     
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  15. Geoff Butler

    Geoff Butler Never too old for Biking!

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    #15 Geoff Butler, May 11, 2022
    I like that it’s not run of the mill and stands out from the crowds with individuality. :cool:
     
  16. Tigcraft

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    #16 Tigcraft, May 11, 2022
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    It needs more polished alloy panels to complement the front that’s all. It’s a bit like steak and custard or apple crumble and gravy
     
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