Emgo fairing

[Huladog_imp]

Mine arrived from Cycles R Us, Chippewa Lake, OH in good shape. Box intact, found the wind screen and fairing wrapped separately in plastic bags and bubble wrap along with the small bag of black screws.

Figured I would give them a shout out since they shipped fast and free, got me the right stuff, at a good price for me to be sent to Honolulu. They're eBay seller "cyclesrus-greatparts" since some of you have had less than satisfactory ordering experiences recently.

I had a red color matched Road Comet on my '13 CB11 and I must say the Emgo fairing is a lot better than I expected for about $55.00 versus the $350 - 400 the Road Comet costed/must cost now.

I'm going to install on my '14 CB11 standard so it's already color matched with a nicely applied black paint, but I will take the time to spray the unfinished interior since the plastic (ABS?) is a lighter color with some overspray from the exterior.

The small screws to mount the wind screen are more robust than the little screws on the Road Comet which also had those tiny nylon washers which were so easy to lose.

Aloha!
Huladog

 

[capttwb136_imp]

I hate to report this, but after taking a 300 mile ride a couple days ago, I may have found a flaw in the design of the Emgo. As I reported in one of my early posts the wind hits me about shoulder high. Well it seems every darn bug hits me squarely in the face shield.

Maybe if I tilt it forward a bit they will hit higher up. As it is now after a couple hours you have to stop to clean the bugs off or your vision is very limited. I'd love to be able to find a replacement windscreen for it with a lip on the top.

 

[Huladog_imp]

I was thinking if the stock screen doesn't flow well (as you've found out with the bug-splat-test) I was going to add one of the generic application versions of the Laminar Lip to move the flow up.

Or, like I used on my CTX1300 stock screen one of the X-creen add-ons from MRA? Those type of deflectors that allow some airflow beneath them along with a deflected airflow above them seem to work better than their small size would indicate, that "laminar flow" stuff must be working.

Laminar Lip might fit better since they have one that's curved to fit "sport bike" type wind screens.

Aloha,
Huladog

 

[Cormanus]

Those of us without fairings have to do the mandatory bug wipe at every fuel stop. It's OK and we seem to avoid the grief you guys have getting them right.

 

[0011bc_imp]

I have zero issues with mine. Cafe fairings aren't meant to block wind over the head. They are for tucked position aero. Also: bugs schmugs. That's what my bubble shield is for.

 

[the Ferret]

I keep a spritzer bottle of water and a microfiber rag in my tank bag. Seems every time I stop I have to spritz and wipe the ones that inevitably hit eye level dead center, with or without windshield. I don't even take the helmet off to do this lol.

 

[4 Paws_imp]

Check out the nuts, bolts, and fasteners at your local Ace Hardware for the missing screws. Mine has an amazing assortment of speciality, nylon, and SS fasteners for pennies each.

Like the fairing, too bad I spent big bucks on a color matched one days after getting my CB. Not going to spend even more $ now.

I bought a large box of Bausch & Lomb packaged towelettes made for cleaning safety glasses, keep a few in the pockets of every jacket so I can clean my shield when I stop for a sip of gas and a bottle of water.

 

[Hondahawkrider_imp]

Those of us without fairings have to do the mandatory bug wipe at every fuel stop. It's OK and we seem to avoid the grief you guys have getting them right.

Lol...

The whole reason I use a small fairing is to deflect just enough rain so that the spray off doesn't hit me in the chest and eventually dribble down to my crotch.. Decent rain gear will keep you dry, but it doesn't stop gravity and the ability of water to puddle up when it doesn't have anywhere to go..

I really don't care about the bugs...

 

[Papa Weeley_imp]

Huh. All the cool kids are getting Emgos lately. I'm starting to wonder if I should I trade in my tied-and-trusty Road Comet, so that I can play, too!?!

 

[Cormanus]

I can see Mr T sitting in his office speaking incantations to a wax effigy. "Papa Weeley, Papa Weeley," he croons as the dollar bills flow effortlessly from the effigy's pockets.

 

[flynrider]

I hate to report this, but after taking a 300 mile ride a couple days ago, I may have found a flaw in the design of the Emgo. As I reported in one of my early posts the wind hits me about shoulder high. Well it seems every darn bug hits me squarely in the face shield.

Maybe if I tilt it forward a bit they will hit higher up. As it is now after a couple hours you have to stop to clean the bugs off or your vision is very limited. I'd love to be able to find a replacement windscreen for it with a lip on the top.

It's not really a flaw in the design. The smaller sport fairings are designed to keep your helmet in clean air, while deflecting the wind blast from your torso.

If you adjust it a bit higher, you might end up with the turbulent air flow hitting your face shield, which usually results in noise and buffeting. If you want something that'll deflect the air over the top of the helmet, I think you'll need a much taller windshield/fairing.

 

[Inhouse Bob]

After seeing and fiddling with my Emgo next to EarsOnWheels' Road Comet, I have to say that the Road Comet is a much better product. Much sturdier construction and just a cleaner manufacture. But for the money and the fact that it's already installed, I'm okay with this. But I will still lust after the Comet!
As to the wind deflection, I am happy with it. For winter I have a Street Shield that is great for protecting my whole self, but for summer heat, having some air flow is a good thing. And once I got used to a bit wind pressure against my helmet and forearms, I like not having my head bounced around. Less wind noise, too. YRMV.

 

[Papa Weeley_imp]

I can see Mr T sitting in his office speaking incantations to a wax effigy. "Papa Weeley, Papa Weeley," he croons as the dollar bills flow effortlessly from the effigy's pockets.

Hahahaha! :rofl:

Excellent, even by your usual high standards of high-larity, my good man! :worship:

 

[capttwb136_imp]

I hate to report this, but after taking a 300 mile ride a couple days ago, I may have found a flaw in the design of the Emgo. As I reported in one of my early posts the wind hits me about shoulder high. Well it seems every darn bug hits me squarely in the face shield.

Maybe if I tilt it forward a bit they will hit higher up. As it is now after a couple hours you have to stop to clean the bugs off or your vision is very limited. I'd love to be able to find a replacement windscreen for it with a lip on the top.

It's not really a flaw in the design. The smaller sport fairings are designed to keep your helmet in clean air, while deflecting the wind blast from your torso.

If you adjust it a bit higher, you might end up with the turbulent air flow hitting your face shield, which usually results in noise and buffeting. If you want something that'll deflect the air over the top of the helmet, I think you'll need a much taller windshield/fairing.

It's not really a flaw in the design. The smaller sport fairings are designed to keep your helmet in clean air, while deflecting the wind blast from your torso.

If you adjust it a bit higher, you might end up with the turbulent air flow hitting your face shield, which usually results in noise and buffeting. If you want something that'll deflect the air over the top of the helmet, I think you'll need a much taller windshield/fairing.
I wish I had read this this morning. I took the fairing off trying to raise the angle of the wind screen. To accomplish this I had to remove the bracket off the bottom. I guess I raised it a inch or two.

It didn't stop the bugs from hitting right on the face shield. So it was a complete failure. It really doesn't bother me. I just thought the fairing was directing all the bugs to a certain height. I was wrong. I tried it with and without the fairing, practically no difference in the amount of bugs hitting the face shield.

I did find out however the bracket on the bottom isn't really necessary.

 

[Highwayhound_imp]

Bought and installed. I used 1/4" longer than stock bolts and it worked fine. Simply sandwiched an inside and outside washer with rubber gromet, on each side. Very pleased with my ride. I did trim on each side for turn signals, but left them rubbing on the soft rubber parts for more stability. No hiccups. Thanks for recommending!

 

[mattmcuomo@yahoo.com]

Got mine mounted, used stock headlight bolts, trimmed for signals and horns.
I put a rubber grommet between shield and instruments.


Sent from me......

 

[the Ferret]

Looking good MMC

 

[capttwb136_imp]

Got mine mounted, used stock headlight bolts, trimmed for signals and horns.
I put a rubber grommet between shield and instruments.


Sent from me......

Looks good!

 

[kennyw]

A few pictures from my install today.

 

[treytexag_imp]

Kenny, thank you for posting pics. I haven't taken to cutting on mine yet, but I will soon. How much did you cut at the bottom for the horns?