Running a bike without fairings?

P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Hey guys, got my CBR125...new engine put in after last one decided the bearings wanted to go in the top end, bottom end and on the cam.

Now the fairings have been off for about 500 miles before engine swap, is there any adverse effects of this? Its water cooled, was covered in a layer of plastic, unsure if its safe to run this way as the fan rarely kicked in with them off and the temp gauge never ever reached half way.

Just curious really.. could be a frigging stupid question...but i'd rather know now than 1000 miles down the line where someone points it out Laughing

Acemastr · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Karma :

It's no different to a street fighter, can't imagine a 125 getting terribly hot in this weather if at a steady pace.
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P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Acemastr · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Oct 2008 Karma :

If anything the fairing would 'channel' air into the radiator, you'd probably find the fan would be on more often in the summer but providing it's not overheating there shouldn't be a problem.
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Seb · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Jul 2007 Karma :

Only thing I'd be worrying about is making sure the electrics are not going to get soaked, heat shouldn't be an issue, especially not on a softly tuned 125.
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N cee thirty · Banned Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Karma :

ran my rs for a month or 2 with the fairing off,was fine

and nobody played with it :O
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drzsta · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Apr 2009 Karma :

P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Perfect answer Laughing

That's the current state of mine...sorted then Smile

gg · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 08 Feb 2011 Karma :

what a great idea, i almost opted to change my cbr125 to a cg to avoid sweeping across the road on windy days. Is it possible to remove only the side ones? May look into an engine guard, the headlights can't take any more falls.