Abstract: A motorcycle fairing mounting apparatus having a pair of vertically spaced, transversely extending cross members which mate with the motorcycle frame and support a pair of longitudinally extending side plates having upwardly facing mounting surfaces which mate with complementary mounting surfaces of a fairing. The central portion of the lower cross member is bowed downwardly from the ends of the cross members. In a preferred form of the apparatus, a forward portion of each side plate converges forwardly toward the other side plate forward portion.

Abstract: A motorcycle fairing is mounted on a motorcycle in front of the rider position. The fairing body has lateral edges in front of and laterally spaced from the rider. Extenders are removably secured to the edges of the fairing body to provide additional rider protection. The extenders have an inner edge which mates with the lateral edges of the fairing body and a surface which blends with the fairing body surface.

Abstract: A disk on a motorcycle fork blocks the flow of air and water upwardly along the fork and is rotatable in a frame mounted carrier located inside a motorcycle fairing mounted on the motorcycle frame. The disc also functions as an engine noise barrier. A pair of crash bars, one on either side of the motorcycle, have forward ends secured to the fairing mounting plates above the front wheel. The crash bars extend downwardly and rearwardly and diverge outwardly from the motorcycle. The intermediate portions of the crash bars are secured to the motorcycle frame and the rear portions rest on the engine.

Abstract: A faired enclosure or fairing for protecting occupants on a motorcycle is provided and includes an outer streamlined shell (10) and two inner pockets (14, 16). The inner pockets (14, 16) provide convenient storage space (28) and structural support for the outer shell (10) and are shaped to permit them to be easily formed by existing vacuum-forming or molding techniques. Structural support and ease of manufacture are obtained by shaping the inner pockets (14, 16) so as to provide large bonding surfaces (18, 20) between the outer shell (10) and the inner pockets (14, 16) while eliminating undercut areas which would interfere with mold separation.