race fairings

**Tue May 31, 2005 8:59 pm » Post: #1 » Download Post**

can anyone out there tell me what if any rs 250 fairing would fit an mc18
or better still where i could get my hands on one

if there is an rs one that fits would i be able to use the standard screen ?

**Tue May 31, 2005 9:06 pm » Post: #2 » Download Post**

try these guys for fairings http://www.ardracing.com/

**Wed Jun 01, 2005 11:30 am » Post: #3 » Download Post**

Hi there.

I think you'll find that the RS250 bodywork won't fit an MC18 without some slight modifications.

I have fitted two different set's of bodywork to my MC18 over the years and it's not that difficult.

I have purchased bodywork from ARD - link supplied by previous writer and also from "Race Products"

http://www.raceproducts.co.uk/

Quality of both is good.

In terms of modifications; basiaclly you will need to fabricate some aluminium brackets to hang the bodywork from, using the original mounting points on the frame as a starting point and then cutting / bending / drilling to fit the new bodywork. It's not difficult.

The seat unit is more tricky - but still simple. I removed the NSR seat and used the sub-frame of the seat as a supporting platform for the new seat unit. I used polystyrene and Duck tape to pack out between the seat sub-frame and new seat unit as it's light and easy to work with. I used original mounting lugs with additional brackets screwed in.

One of the drawbacks of owning the MC18 as opposed to the MC21 is that there are fewer "bolt-on" aftermarket parts available. Check out the TYGA website though, they do a fair bit and are a doddle to deal with.

http://tyga-performance.com/site/index.php?cPath=12_15_28&osCsid=0666dcbeae2e4aa29da0d53a4fe4fc46

**Wed Jun 01, 2005 9:10 pm » Post: #4 » Download Post**

hi sluf do you know if you can keep the mc18 screen or do you have to use an rs one

**Thu Jun 02, 2005 7:01 pm » Post: #5 » Download Post**

Both sets of bodywork I bought I also purchased screens forl. The MC18 screen won't fit the RS bodywork.

Screens are about £30 from memory

**Sat Jun 04, 2005 5:52 pm » Post: #6 » Download Post**

I fitted a '93 RS250 fairing to my old MC18 (don't be fooled by the single swinger). It was OK, but the ground clearance was iffy. Had to make new ali brackets to match the fairing holes to the frame/sub-frame holes.

Check out some pictures:

http://www.hofton.plus.com/tom/MC18-01.jpg
http://www.hofton.plus.com/tom/MC18-03.jpg
http://www.hofton.plus.com/tom/MC18-05.jpg

And don't laugh at the hair! It was over 10 years ago.