Road Comet: A Beautiful Pragmatic Response

[rdprdp01]

In Northern California, riding a motorcycle is often a delicate dance between obeying the laws of the road and making pragmatic decisions about driving with the flow of traffic. Where I live, it can often look like a Mad Max sequel when car drivers and even motorcyclists decide that it is time to drive significantly over 70 miles per hour. Because I enjoy taking short day trips to pretty places where highways and interstates are my only options, I have often found myself making that calculated choice.

On my CB1100 EX, wind is a non issue up to 70 miles per hour. Above 70, I had to lean into the wind and brace myself by clutching the handlebars tightly. I still had control of the motorcycle, but I found it a little tiring at high speeds for an extended period. To offset that, I recently commissioned a build of a Road Comet 2 bikini cowl. This current generation appears to reflect all of the great feedback from this Forum and has proven to be quite effective in lessening the stress and strain I felt by shifting the wind upward and to the side. It took me 90 days to receive the Road Comet 2 from the time I ordered it. It was delivered on the exact day it was promised by Webike.net. The cost was $340 USD, including shipping. The color match and materials are outstanding. It is so good that I assert it meets an OEM Standard.

While riding my motorcycle at high speed, dare I say breaking the laws of the land, there was absolutely no vibration with the Road Comet 2. Nor did I detect any additional wind noise while riding with my Shoeii GT-Air II helmet. My motorcycle handles as well with the Road Comet 2 as it does in its naked state. The mounting system is incredible and straight forward. See my pictures below.

Please remember to order fresh RLETs with your Road Comet 2. Otherwise, the RLET Police Force may cite you for failing to obey the laws of the CB1100 Forum!

If you live in a place where chaos rules the road and speed may be your only option, the Road Comet 2 may merit consideration. Regarding its aesthetics, I believe that it actually enhanced my motorcycle, not detracted from it like many after-market cowls. I do welcome your feedback on that assessment and wish everyone a lovely Sunday and an even better week for you and your loved ones. David

[mvk24_imp]

Looks great, I myself couldn't justify the price and went with the Emgo Venom ll. Had to do s little modifying with a dremel but I think it was $60 if memory serves.

I like that you can get the road comet color matched though. Luckily I have black so no matching was necessary in my case.

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca

[rdprdp01]

Looks great, I myself couldn't justify the price and went with the Emgo Venom ll. Had to do s little modifying with a dremel but I think it was $60 if memory serves.

I like that you can get the road comet color matched though. Luckily I have black so no matching was necessary in my case.

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca

Your approach was perfect, given the color of your motorcycle and skill with a dremel. I always over pay for everything.

[mvk24_imp]

Looks great, I myself couldn't justify the price and went with the Emgo Venom ll. Had to do s little modifying with a dremel but I think it was $60 if memory serves.

I like that you can get the road comet color matched though. Luckily I have black so no matching was necessary in my case.

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca

Your approach was perfect, given the color of your motorcycle and skill with a dremel. I always over pay for everything.

Your approach was perfect, given the color of your motorcycle and skill with a dremel. I always over pay for everything. Haha thanks. Things are tight these days so I DIY what I can.

Happy to hear you're enjoying the modification!

2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca

[rdprdp01]

Order Link follows in case anyone is considering the possibilities. I would encourage you to engage with customer support to ensure the fit and finish is exactly what you want. I was told there are differences between models and years.

https://japan.webike.net/products/25942733.html

[Cormanus]

New screen and crash bars. Way to go Rdprdp01. The bike looks good.

[soulmachine_imp]

LOVE the look of that fairing. Bike I just got already had a NC screen installed. I can't bring myself to take it off. It works far better than it looks. Maybe when I sell off the parts for the last bike, funds will allow.

[the Ferret]

Good looking fairing and rlets. Never heard a bad word about those fairings. Good choice.

[Lord Popgun]

As RD said, there ARE differences in how they mount so make sure you get the right one for your bike.

I decided on the Road Comet 1 when I got mine. Some like the 2. Get the one you like.

And now, it is the time of year when I take it off and install the Street Shield EX for the cold weather. Only takes a few minutes though.

[rdprdp01]

As RD said, there ARE differences in how they mount so make sure you get the right one for your bike.

I decided on the Road Comet 1 when I got mine. Some like the 2. Get the one you like.

And now, it is the time of year when I take it off and install the Street Shield EX for the cold weather. Only takes a few minutes though.

As always, the Lord shares the righteous truth. It takes 15 minutes to install / remove a Road Comet. If your winters are harsh with inclement weather, a larger fairing will definitely make the ride more comfortable. I have heard great things about the Street Shield EX. It has great mounts and quick release knobs, if memory serves.