The little engine that could...

[Brad4321]

www.ecomodder.com

They have a couple whole sections devoted to aerodynamics, and quite a few members with totally redesigned cars.

[Manta]

Bob, Brad,

Years back I bought a Norton 500cc ES2 that had a 'dustbin' fairing fitted.  This was fine for the aerodynamics,  but had a couple of problems.
First it did keep you nice and dry in the rain;  until you stopped at the lights and then there was no breeze to dry you out.  So you stayed wet.
Then there was the problem of fixing a front wheel puncture.  Couldn't get the wheel out due to the all-enveloping front shell.

So I took it off.  If I remember correctly I left it in a pub car park somewhere in Kent. Glad to see the back of it.

Dave
(Manta)

[Bob]

thanks Brad I'll have a look-see !
...
Manta... I'd have Killed for that fairing !
 that's the thing about production fairings they don't cover your head or back when stopped at a stop sign and you arrive at your destination totally soaked !... been there done that too many times to recount !
 that's why I'd like to make a fairing for the XR650L that actually keeps me DRY
I was outside looking at it last night with the yard stick in hand getting an idea of the shape it would have to be.
 I figure the handlebars would have to stick out through the side, in the weather but Plastic hand guards can be installed to keep the hands dry.
  in the normal seating position that would make the top of it about 50" from the foot pegs
... that is a LONG way UP there ! but I gave it about 2~3" above my head for the helmet and head clearance.... it wouldn't do not to be able to move your head in there...
... I figure the back would be terminated in a Line down to the tail light and back to the foot peg on the bottom.  thin and pointed over all design not so much Rounded.
 I think that would be better in use.
.... hard to say though...
 I may never build it because I'm getting spoiled, if it is raining I take the car any more !
LOL !

Bob....