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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 12:37 PM
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I really like the look of painted inner fairings, but am wondering if it causes a reflective glare problem. Does anyone have any problem with glare off the inner, especially on longer trips?
 
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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Nope....Day or night I haven't run into that issue.....There are two problems I see with the painted inner fairing:

1. Whenever you park somewhere it takes forever to get off the bike and go to your destination -It also takes forever to get on your bike and take off. Why?...Because there's usually a line of people telling you how nice your bike looks.

2. Bugs in your teeth from smiling so much

....Other than that....No issues at all.....
 
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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Caymen8 I painted mine, it was less than $100, I think its the most bang for your buck mod if you do the wrenching yourself. I am with Fishernambb it really changes the look and sets my bike apart from SG with black inners, I get lots of looks and questions. I attached a couple pics, we have similar colors so it should give you a good idea, I also live in Denver if you want to peak at it. I leave for Vegas tomorrow for a week but we could go for a ride and meet in the middle when I get back.

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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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Thanks for the photos, Reaper. I really like the custom fender and bags on your bike. Send me a PM when you get bike if you want to do a ride.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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no problems with the glare at all from mine
 
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