ABS plastic or Fiberglass

[irish06busa]

I am looking at buying new fairings for the bike and was wondering if anyone had a preference? Plastic or Fiberglass? Pros vs Cons....... I am not finding alot of info on the internet as to compare the two. Help me please!

 

[AZIROC]

fiberglass is lighter... thats gotta be a plus. a con.. now u gotta paint it (unless u wanna rock the primer grey/white)

 

[big jim]

I have never had any luck with the fiberglass fairings. For me there is too much trimming and sanding down of the fiberglass to make it all line up correctly. I just helped a friend of mine with his wrecked 600 RR and he sold the fiberglass after messing with them for about a week and bought a set of OEM. Just my 2 cents

 

[Revolution]

fiberglass cracks easier than plastic...

 

[Abi]

(Revolution @ Jul. 13 2007,23:44) fiberglass cracks easier than plastic...

+1

After painting if you flex the fiberglass too much you can get little spiderweb cracks easy. Go with abs if you want a nice look, Go with glass if it's a track bike and you want to lose a little weight.

 

[irish06busa]

Thanks I was concerned about stressin the fiberglass too much!

 

[Bansh]

The plastic has better flex and moldability

 

[GoldenChild]

I have 99-07 bodysets in stock fresh from Painter,bolt on with your hardware and go,all Factory plastic with hump and painted inners.Several Colors and styles.