The purpose of the fairing on your Suzuki GSXR is to reduce wind drag. This is done by making the fairing as aerodynamic as possible; and the net effect of doing this means a more stable and secure ride.

GSXR fairings have changed considerably since their inception. Man made faster motorcycles, and as such the pressing need to deflect wind around the bike became greater. This is true not only on the racetrack, but on the streets as well.

Made mostly from plastic, the fairing on your Suzuki can be quite fragile. You should always handle your fairing with great care.

Fairings are easily broken with a well placed pull in the wrong place. Typically a Suzuki GSXR fairing is attached to a bike with screws, although it is not uncommon to find that they are attached with clips or bolts either. Remove your fairing safely by checking the manual for attachment positions and types.

Full-faired bikes usually have a fairing that is made up of a few parts. Typically you’ll find a lower fairing and two side panels, but there may also be smaller access panels dotted along the bodywork.

These panels provide access to parts of the bike that require frequent maintenance. You can simply remove the side panels or lower fairing, instead of taking the whole bike to pieces.

Side panels generally aren’t hard to remove, but again it’s best to check the attachment points. The front and lower motorcycle fairing are usually too bulky to be handled on your own.

Once the fairing is detached, place the pieces flat on the floor, away from where you are working. Place them on a piece of cloth, to protect the fairing from scratches. This is where scratches and breaks most often take place.

Many people use ‘crash mushrooms’ to protect their motorcycle from basic scratches and falls. Crash mushrooms are designed so that should the bike fall over, the fairing is protected.

A drop at slow speeds can cost hundreds to repair. Some awkward cracks and dents often mean that it’s time to either replace the fairing entirely, or send it to a professional for repair.

The smaller things such as tiny cracks or scratches can often be repaired using time tested home remedies. You can use epoxy resin to repair those tiny cracks, and some touch up paint to cover up any blemishes your fairing might have.

Repair equipment such as this is readily available from your local hardware stockist, and using this method generally works out a lot cheaper than replacing the part, or sending it off for repair.

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