RiDE (UK)

Pattern fairing is OK, not perfect

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It is very hard to complain about paying just £320 for a painted injectionm­oulded fairing, screen, mudguards, pillion seat cover and seat unit (delivered) that actually fits the bike.

If you have bought a reasonably cheap faired bike that is in need of a bit of sprucing up, then a pattern fairing makes total sense when compared to the costs of replacing damaged panels with OE ones — new or used - especially if you're running a daily-rider rather than an concours-level bike. It's also a far cheaper way to repair your bike in a crash. The variety is getting bigger, too.

However, in terms of the quality of the paintwork and the overall level of finish, you will never be able to pass off a pattern fairing as an OE one. The colours aren’t correct, the logos are wrong and there are areas where it is noticeably sub-standard in its fit.

 ??  ?? Pattern fairing looks great - after three pints
Pattern fairing looks great - after three pints

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