Le Mans fairing conversion

[KT57]

I just purchased my first Moto Guzzi. A 2002 Scura with 3100 miles. I plan on doing some distance trips and have only ridden fully faired bikes, so I am looking for possible fairing options and wondered if the Le Mans fairing is an option or is it so costly that it wouldn't make sense. I love the Magni half fairing but am hoping to maintain a more up right position like the Scura currently has. I also have seen some other 1/4 fairings that seem to be larger than the Scuras'. Any one with experience or input would be appreciated.

[richard100t]

I have ridden both my rosso mandello and a fully faired lemans back to back. I can tell you that while the lemans offers a little more wind protection, its not worth the trouble and expense for what you'll get. That little fairing on the Scura deflects a lot more air than you would think from looking at it. I usually say that if you want a touring type of motorcycle its best to buy one that was designed for it, like the Norge for example. There are a lot of people that wont agree with me, and will give you lots of advice on how best to set up the Scura for long distance riding.

[KT57]

Thanks for the info Richard. I figured that starting with a Le Mans would be a far cheaper route, but the low mileage, low price and uprated suspension made it easy to jump on this Scura. I found this fairing sold at MPH and was wondering if it is any bigger than the factory Scura fairing?

[Orson]

I just purchased my first Moto Guzzi. A 2002 Scura with 3100 miles. I plan on doing some distance trips and have only ridden fully faired bikes, so I am looking for possible fairing options and wondered if the Le Mans fairing is an option or is it so costly that it wouldn't make sense.

Contact forum member tikkanen.

 

I believe he has done the V11 fairing conversion on his Scura

[tikkanen]

Contact forum member tikkanen.

 

I believe he has done the V11 fairing conversion on his Scura

 

Calling all stations: Yup, so I have and I can only recommend the standard Le Mans fairing. I stand 6"3' and the fairing gives me good wind protection. I've also fitted a double bubble windscreen from MRA but it creates turbulences around shoulders, neck and head. Will swap for the OEM windscreen if anyone is interested, please!

 

As for fitting the windscreen I had my garage fixing it (You know; ten thumbs placed in the palm of my hands). The fairing looks great on the Scura IMO as it is an OEM product. See pics of my faired Scura here: My link

 

Down the same alley I had the porkchops powdercoated in flat black to give a more stealthy look. I'm planning to have the bike painted next winter as I just want a new colour. Nothing carved in concrete yet but will probably go for a white/BRG theme. Any creative photoshoppers out there with good ideas?

 

BR

Søren

 

PS: Thanks for being alert, Orson :-)

Edited March 15, 2010 by tikkanen

[Tom M]

Nothing carved in concrete yet but will probably go for a white/BRG theme. Any creative photoshoppers out there with good ideas?

 

BR

Søren

 

Søren,

It doesn't have a LeMans fairing and the green isn't BRG, but maybe this will help you pick a paint scheme?

 

 

I don't know who the "The Rickster" is but I like his paint job.

[tikkanen]

Hi Tom,

 

not bad, not bad at all! Thanks a bunch! :-)

 

Søren

[Orson]

The fairing looks great on the Scura IMO as it is an OEM product. See pics of my faired Scura here: My link

I've seen Soren's bike, and thought it was a V11 until he told me he had made a fairing conversion on his Scura