Vetter Windjammer III vs. ???

[rbryson]

I am the original owner of a 1975 R90/6 and have always used a Windjammer III fairing. In its day it was the standard going down the road. Since then what other after market fairings would you recommend? I like the Windjammer III because it does a good job of blocking air. At the same time it does not feel very aerodynamic. Could someone recommend a fairing that is still in production but is more aerodynamic while at the same time offers good wind protection. Please advise.

[Boxerkuh]

Fairings are pretty interchangeable... You have several options:
1. BMW S Fairing, RS or RT Fairing
2. Parabellum Sport Shield or Scout
3. Hannigan has 3 different types that will fit
4. Vetter and Windjammers are still out there
5. Several different windshields are also out there...

Good luck deciding.... :dance

[26667]

one that wasn't mentioned above is the Don Vesco Rabid Transit. You might also find a Pichler. Similar to the airhead RS fairing. Pichler also made one like a small Windjammer or big Scout ...whatever.

You'd find all of these used. I think Hannigan is about the only one still in production. Someone's bound to show me I'm wrong. Good luck.

[ChrisF]

Check here - http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=15237

[lseidman]

rbryson,
Sent you a PM.

[Isamemon]

Dont forget the luftmeister systems, you can still find them on occasion on e-bay

weight can be an issue for some, but I also have the rear bags so weight is a little better balanced then a fairing without the extra weight.
I also have progressive springs and Konis, so handling is good even with the extra weight

cant imagine riding in the rain without a fairing now, my current bike is the first bike I have owned with a fiaring, and Ive been riding over 40 years and 13 different bikes

[Bob_M]

There are two Vesco Rabid Transit fairings on the internet BMW riders page. The are scarce and rarely available.
http://www.ibmwr.org/market/adlist.php?cat=aas
These fairings are unique, streamlined and to some attractive. Certianly they are period correct for "classic" airheads. Pictures can be found in the ride reports on page 7 of Beer Team's photo essay of his summer. The picture shows a white fairing on a white motorcycle with a silver/blue R100RS behind.

[sumran]

+1 on the Hannigan. The make a good looking aerodynamic fairing and Jerry is knowledgeable and helpful. They also have some good options on lighting if you have the dollars and watts to support it.

I have a parabellum scout, which works well if you want a small, clean fairing to eliminate buffeting. You still get substantial wind and noise. I expect to get a Hannigan with the HID lights one of these days.

[bikerfish1100]

another unique and well-made alternative would be one of the Pichler models http://www.pichler.de/Pages/aerodyne.htm
I ran a P-3 on a K75 (has lowers, most like the EXS of their current models) for a number of years- sort of like an RS fairing in it's general design.
fwiw- the Luftmeister is very very similar to the Windcrammer. either could be replaced with a barn door, and it would be a little tough to tell the difference. :whistle