[mikethepole]

I am proud new Paul Smart owner, I know from reading and researching forums, finding a set of the OEM Paul Smart lower fairings is like finding a unicorn but nevertheless that’s what I’m looking for. I know they are not cheap when they come up. Anyone happen to have a set for sale? Or have a lead on a set?

I know I’ll have to be realistic here, so I am considering a set of aftermarket fairings but have heard very mixed reviews when it comes to good fitment and of course matching the silver metal flake paint. So far the best reviews I’ve seen for for are for Airtech’s aftermarket fairings. Any suggestions and or experience from owners who have purchased high quality aftermarket lower fairings, would be much appreciated.
Thanks.

where in Canada are you?

there are 4 options to my knowledge

1. look for OEM - best option but keep in mind that OEM lowers were prone to cracking at the bottom mounting points. I have seen this a lot
2. as you mentioned, Airtech. quality is poor and they require A LOT of sanding and prepping to mount properly and look decent
3. check eBay Italy. Someone there also advertises lowers but DON'T be fooled, they are not OEM despite the misleading description. My friend in Germany got a set and they are comparable to Airtech. Perhaps they are Airtech and are being prepped and painted and sold as "OEM"
4. Worthing Classics - Luke makes lowers made of carbon. the advantage is that they will not crack like the OEM but the disadvantage is that you need to do some serious homework on how to avoid the carbon touching the tank. if you don't, the abrasive carbon will destroy your tank and any other areas it touches on your bike. Perhaps Luke has solutions for this. I also don't know if he as any fairings left for sale

other than that, I am not aware of any other leads

 

[mikethepole]

I’m in Toronto. Thanks for the input. Good to know that tidbit about the original OEM fairings also. They would be ideal despite the potential for cracking. Hopefully of I can’t find OEM fairings I’ll find aftermarket fairings that fit well. I suppose the best plan would be to fit them before painting as imagine there’d have to be tweaks made.

I sent you a private message, please take a look and reply

 

[mikethepole]

Speaking to most of this, I have both the OEM and Worthing Classics fairings and I would say that they both would rub against the tank not just Worthing Classic's.
My cheap solution was to go to a window tint shop and I basically picked up (for free) leftover clearbra scraps from them, I then cut and mounted them unto the edges of the fairing and the point in contact with the tank.
It was cheap insurance to prevent any paint rubbing from happening.

Your fairings must be mounted incorrectly. The original lowers with original hardware do not touch nor rub the tank. Something is incorrect on your bike