Hannigan Fairing for R1200R

[mogu83]

Looks like Hannigan has released a series of fairings for the R1200R.



Looks the same as what they've been making for the last 25+ years. The only bike I put a Hannigan on was a Guzzi T5 a fairly heavy, but stable (it was a Guzzi) bike that became almost unridable in a moderate crosswind. My Parabellum may not do anything astedically for my R1200 (in some peoples opinion) , but I know that it doesn't hinder the performance in any way that I've seen. And I may be getting a little better gas mileage, I also enjoy the increase in weather protection.

I put this here as another option if someone does a search on fairings.
It would be interesting to see what one of these things cost, the Parabellum Scout is up to $800 (painted).


Here's a link to Hannigan with more pictures: http://hanniganmotorcyclefairings.com/BMWs/R1200R.htm

[ka5ysy]

I looked at that thing when they first announced it and had a photoshop mockup.

That thing strikes me a ruining the lines of the bike. Good idea but the aesthetic escapes me.

If I wanted a good fairing, I would be driving the RT. Still may get one, according to the Boss !

[websterize]

Form follows function and all that, but talk about a tuxedo with brown shoes.

[deilenberger]

I've seen it in person - only on their demo model bike at various national rallies.. (first time was at RA National at the Biltmore in Asheville NC.) It overwhelms the bike.. and I suspect will make it horrible in side winds (one of my favorite things about the R12R is how little it is pushed around by wind gusts.)

It didn't do it for me. At all.

[ca_rockster]

No offence to anyone, seriously, but that thing is FUGLY!

If you need fairings, get the RT or GT or a Honda or something, but that addition really ruines the whole look of the bike!

Again, no hard feelings...

LOVE my R1200R!

[celticus]

I'd like to give it try. Maybe not go to all of the trouble of putting it on and maybe having to take it back off of my bike , but on another R1200R.
I don't mind the looks that much. It looks sort of old school, well I'm an old guy.

Mark

[deilenberger]

I'd like to give it try. Maybe not go to all of the trouble of putting it on and maybe having to take it back off of my bike , but on another R1200R.
I don't mind the looks that much. It looks sort of old school, well I'm an old guy.

Mark

As another old guy..

Was looking at the latest BMW-MOA Owners News last night just before falling asleep (if my articles aren't in it - it works better than any sleeping pill).. and they had a few pics of some 70's race bikes, with rocket-ship fairings almost identical to the Hannigan. Sorta a dated appearance to me, and not particularly one I want to go back to on a modern bike.

[mogu83]

(if my articles aren't in it - it works better than any sleeping pill).. and they had a few pics of some 70's race bikes, with rocket-ship fairings almost identical to the Hannigan. Sorta a dated appearance to me, and not particularly one I want to go back to on a modern bike.

The 60's/70's race fairings were a lot smaller than the Hannigan. The touring fairing (they used to call it the SS)is huge and most of it is in front of and above the handlebars. Makes for a handling nightmare. I would imagine the big fairing,with lowers, color matched, would go for $1500 or more.


BTW:

(if my articles aren't in it - it works better than any sleeping pill)...

Grandma always said "Self praise stinks"
Seriously I do enjoy your scribbles, but shouldn't you be writing something for the local club paper instead of wasting time on the net.

[celticus]

I saw a little bikini fairing on an 02 Ducati Monster that I thought might pass muster on my bike. I'll bet it doesn't cost near what items from The Fatherland cost either. I'll have to look into taking measurements and pricing the part. My BMW shop at present doesn't have any BMWs on hand but they DO have Ducks and Triumphs.
Mark

[deilenberger]

Seriously I do enjoy your scribbles, but shouldn't you be writing something for the local club paper instead of wasting time on the net.

You should have received the club newsletter yesterday or today.. and there are some scribbles by me in it. Last month (I'm editor) I received so few contributed articles that it was the "Don Newsletter" issue.. and people complained.

Threatening to do it again this month inspired some good writing from club members

See'ya Weds night Harry..

[parkec]

Met an older guy at the dealer today who was thinking about getting rid of his R1150RT, and purchasing an R1200R w/ a Hannigan Fairing because his RT is becoming too heavy for him. hmmm

[Mollygrubber]

I may go in this direction myself, for the winter months at least.

I kind of like them, although the size is a bit off-putting. Would have been nice at 5:30 this morning, though (3 degrees C at 200km/h is frikkin COLD). Ignored the black ice warning on the dash, now that I think of it... .

I vote DDerrig should buy one & give us all a ride report (in the name of science of course). Whaddaya say Dave, your wife still sore about the Wudo?

[NakedRider]

It looks like the bike is going to fall forward. Look, the rear wheel is already off the ground! Just kidding.

If it were about half the size it would be way cool. I'll bet you are totally covered from the wind but then what's the point of buying a Naked?

[Gatuso]

Hmmmmmm...I think I'll keep my naked bike...........naked.

Later.

[mogu83]

Did anyone get a price on one of these??

Look at the picture. look at how much body work is above the handle bars and how much of it is in front of the forks. The headlight is in front of the front axle. Meanwhile the back of the bike is wide open. On the way to the national in Gillette,Wy I spent a whole day (10+ hours)riding through 40/50 MPH crosswinds. I don't think it would be possible on a Hannigan equipped bike,especially given the fact that the R1200R is so light to begin with. Naturally IMHO

[dderrig]

I may go in this direction myself, for the winter months at least.

I kind of like them, although the size is a bit off-putting. Would have been nice at 5:30 this morning, though (3 degrees C at 200km/h is frikkin COLD). Ignored the black ice warning on the dash, now that I think of it... .

I vote DDerrig should buy one & give us all a ride report (in the name of science of course). Whaddaya say Dave, your wife still sore about the Wudo?

Somehow the wife never got mad !!!! Maybe she likes the way it looks? That Hannigan is just to friggin big for my taste, I would just get an RT before I spent money on that.

Dave

[Mollygrubber]

Re: a quote, I have emailed them asking for a price for the touring version, and itemizing whatever options are available. I'll post it when I get it.

[Mollygrubber]

It looks like the bike is going to fall forward. Look, the rear wheel is already off the ground! Just kidding.

If it were about half the size it would be way cool. I'll bet you are totally covered from the wind but then what's the point of buying a Naked?

Well, I bet I'm not alone when I say I can only afford one bike. (well, two if you include SO's).

And I like to ride all year, which is JUST possible in Vancouver, unless it snows (rare at sea level).

So, w/o a fairing it's a perfect three season bike, and with one it's an RT for about $6000 less money!

ps. if you watch Mad Max, you'll see alot of bad-ass Z1's sporting Hannigan's, I guess in my youth I thought they looked good. Still think they're too big, but I like the shape. An increase in gas mileage would be nice too!

Peter

[Mollygrubber]

OK folks, got a preliminary quote back from Hannigan on this:

HI Peter,

Thank you for emailing us here at Hannigan Fairing Company. The R1200 in the web site photos has been my personal bike for three years now and I suggest that it is the best BMW ever built. It is light, agile, powerful and economical compared to other bikes and other BMWs. We designed our fairing for the R1200 with these same goals in mind. Our R1200 fairing gives riders a calm ride, improved fuel economy and performance. Without lowers the Hannigan R1200 Fairing adds only 15 lbs. while saving several thousand off the price of a BMW RT.

We offer two windshield configurations for the R1200R, the lighter Sport-Shield for long, low style with lots of air, and our Tour-Shield windshield system tailored to the way you sit on your motorcycle giving you a calm ride while looking over the removable windshield spoiler. The Tour-Shield shown on my bike is for a 6'-2" rider.

All Hannigan Fairings are individually hand-laid fiberglass construction for a strong and light fairing. Our wind tunnel developed shape reduces noise and turbulence while improving fuel economy and passing performance. The dominant sound on my R1200 is the front tire while riding with my face shield open and without earplugs. Fiberglass, as you know, is tougher than plastic fairings and if you do have a serious tip over fiberglass is repairable preserving your fairing investment. Over the last 4900 miles I have averaged 53.9 miles per gallon with my R1200 and have nearly 15,000 miles on the rear tire with another 2,000 left in the tread. This bike is economical to ride.

When I negotiated for this bike I compared prices with the R1200RT. Adding the price of the BMW system saddlebags, which work very well on the R1200, and the price of the RT's cruise control with a questionable value, that leaves BMW charging $5200 for their plastic fairing. The RT fairing has no storage. The Hannigan Fairing stores 28 liters (the volume of a medium size saddle bag) of riding gear inside with room on the deck for a GPS, radar detector and satellite radio.

The Tour-Shield Hannigan Fairing System for the R1200R without lowers is US$1599.00 In black gel coat. The R1200 Hannigan Fairing comes down six inches below your knees for good wind protection without options. We offer three styles of lowers for the R1200 so you can suite your level of weather protection to your riding needs and budget. All Hannigan options can be added at any time once your fairing is on your bike and remove in a few minutes so you can suite your level of weather protection to the season or the day's ride. Mid-Lowers are $229.00, Classic-Lowers are $399.00 and Full-Tour-Lowers are $599.00. We finish Hannigan Fairings in our standard BMW Avus black gel coat color. If you get the black R1200 you're all set. Our Color-Match paint option is available from $449.00 to $749.00 depending on lowers or you can ride with the fairing with the black gel coat for at least 50 years and paint at your convenience locally. Other options include Heads-Ups LED indicators for high beam and turn signals ($99.00) and soon to be available cold weather Hand-Fairings.

That is the short story about Hannigan Fairings. I can email our Rider's Features Sheet with more details. Hannigan Fairing has been building fairings for BMW riders for 35 years. We would like to be your fairing builder too. Reserve your Hannigan Fairing delivery position with Discover, Visa or MasterCard by calling me at 800-324-7660. Please allow us ten weeks from order to delivery to craft your Hannigan Fairing.

Best regards and good riding to you,

Jerry Heil
Hannigan Fairing Company
112 South Elm St.
Paris, AR 72855

800-324-7660, 479-963-4603, fax 479-963-9218
HanniganMotorcycleFairings.com
[email protected]

I replied with concerns about the proportions of the thing, and descibed it as 'fugly', and also asked Jerry about riding in crosswinds, so I'll keep you updated...

I still think it's cute!

[Nick S]

I would be curious to hear more about the Cold Weather Hand Fairing that were referenced in the letter.

Take care.

Nick