How to Choose Motorcycle Fairings - 7 Tips Before You Buy

How to Choose Motorcycle Fairings: 7 Things to Check Before You Buy

Buying a new motorcycle fairing kit can completely transform the appearance of your bike. Whether you're replacing damaged bodywork, refreshing an older motorcycle, changing the color scheme, or building a custom look, a new set of fairings can make your bike feel brand new again.

But not all fairing kits are created the same.

Before ordering, there are several important things every rider should check. The right fairing kit isn't simply about finding the cheapest price or the coolest paint design. You also want to consider fitment, what's included in the fairing kit, materials used, paint finish, installation ease and accuracy, sticker decal options, paint customization possibilities and the overall reputation of the fairing store.

Here are seven things to look at before purchasing your next motorcycle fairing kit.

1. Make Sure the Fairings Match Your Exact Motorcycle

One of the biggest mistakes a buyer can make is ordering a fairing kit based only on the motorcycle model.

Motorcycle manufacturers frequently change bodywork between model years. Even when two bikes look nearly identical, mounting points, panel shapes, openings and other details can be different.

Before ordering, confirm:

• Motorcycle make
• Exact model
• Model year
• Street or race application
• Any special version of the motorcycle

A fairing kit designed for a different generation of your motorcycle may not be the correct fit.

At Kings Motorcycle Fairings, riders can shop fairings by major motorcycle brands and narrow their search to the appropriate model and year. This makes it easier to find a kit designed specifically for your motorcycle.

2. Look Beyond the Paint Design

The paint job is usually the first thing riders notice, and there's nothing wrong with choosing a fairing kit because you love the design.

But appearance should only be part of the decision.

Pay attention to how the fairings are constructed, whether the mounting holes are pre-drilled, what pieces are included and whether the seller provides information about installation and fitment.

A great-looking fairing kit isn't much of an upgrade if you're missing important pieces or spending days trying to make the panels work together.

Kings offers complete fairing kits with all major body panel, trim inserts, windscreens, tank covers, seat cowls and bolt kits.

3. Find Out Exactly What Comes With the Kit

“Full fairing kit” can mean different things from one seller to another.

Before purchasing, check the product description carefully.

Depending on the motorcycle and kit, you may need components such as:

• Front nose fairing
• Left and right side fairings
• Lower fairings
• Tail section
• Front and rear fenders
• Fairing inserts
• Tank cover
• Seat cowl
• Windscreen
• Heat shielding
• Installation hardware

Kings Motorcycle Fairings lists the major components included with its full kits and also offers individual replacement pieces for riders who don't need an entire set.

This is especially useful if your motorcycle only has one or two damaged panels and you don't want to replace the entire bodywork.

4. Don't Ignore Fitment

Fitment is one of the most important considerations when buying aftermarket motorcycle fairings.

Mounting holes, panel alignment, edges and connection points all affect how the finished motorcycle looks and how easy the installation will be.

Kings states that its injection-molded fairing kits are guaranteed to fit, while its order policy also explains that some compression-based kits can require manual modification. Riders should therefore pay attention to the specific construction and fitment information on the product page before ordering. These details matter and not many sellers will disclose their fitment accuracy (or lack thereof).

It's also worth remembering that installation quality matters.

When installing a new kit, take your time. Keep your original hardware organized, install panels carefully, with hand tools (never power tools) and never force pieces into position. A little patience during installation can make a major difference in the finished result.

5. Consider Custom Fairings Instead of Settling for a Stock Design

Your motorcycle doesn't have to look like every other bike on the road.

If you've searched through hundreds of fairing designs and still haven't found exactly what you want, consider going custom.

Custom fairings allow you to combine colors, finishes and design elements to create something specifically for your motorcycle.

Popular possibilities include:

• Gloss finishes
• Matte finishes
• Pearl colors
• Metallic colors
• Chameleon paint
• Carbon-fiber-style designs
• Two-tone color schemes
• Racing-inspired graphics
• Custom numbers and logos
• Unique color fades

Kings Motorcycle Fairings has been voted the #1 custom fairing supplier, with their many thousands of custom fairing paint designs and their openness to allow riders to submit fairing design ideas to their support team when requesting help with placing an order.

This can be a particularly good option if your goal isn't simply to replace damaged fairings, but to completely change the personality of your motorcycle.

Custom fairing designs are also the most popular choice for motorcycle influencers and riders looking to grow their social media following.

6. Look at Real Customer Bikes

Product photos are useful, but seeing fairings installed on an actual motorcycle can tell you much more.

Look for customer photos showing:

• The entire motorcycle
• Close-ups of the paint
• Different lighting conditions
• The fairings after installation
• Different angles of the finished bike

Real-world photos can help you understand how a color or design actually looks once it's on a motorcycle rather than sitting in a product image.

Kings features customer-submitted installation photos and customer reviews on its website, including examples from motorcycles such as the BMW S1000RR, Yamaha R3, Ducati models, Kawasaki motorcycles and Honda CBR's and many more.

Before buying, spend a few minutes looking at installed examples or requesting some. It may even give you ideas for your own build.

7. Choose a Fairing Supplier You Feel Comfortable Buying From

Finally, look at the company behind the product.

How long have they been selling fairings? Do they provide product information? Can you contact their support team? Do they explain what's included? What happens if a piece arrives damaged or there is a production issue?

These questions matter because a fairing purchase is more than simply clicking a button and waiting for a box to arrive.

The team at KingsMotorcycleFairings.com has produced over 105,000 fairing orders with deliveries to more than 125 countries, while its website also highlights customer-installed photos, customization options and support resources.

The company's published order policy also explains its made-to-order process and its procedure for replacing pieces affected by any shipping damage.

The Right Fairings Can Make Your Motorcycle Feel Brand New

A new fairing kit can be one of the most noticeable upgrades you make to a sportbike.

Whether you're repairing crash damage, replacing faded bodywork, restoring an older motorcycle or simply ready for a completely different look, take the time to compare your options before ordering.

Start with the basics: correct motorcycle year and model, complete kit contents, fitment, construction, paint quality, installation requirements and customization options.

Then choose a paint design that makes you want to walk into the garage just to look at your bike.

At Kings Motorcycle Fairings, you can shop thousands of motorcycle fairing designs for major motorcycle brands, explore custom options, or purchase individual replacement pieces when you don't need an entire kit.

Ready to give your motorcycle a new look? Find your motorcycle, choose your design and start building your next fairing setup with Kings Motorcycle Fairings.