Katana Fairing Mesh Inserts - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Miyamoto · 05-05-2005, 01:35 PM

C'mon y'all...someone has to know WHERE I can get those mesh inserts that fit into the spaces in a Katana 98-05.
Puh-LEASE???

I've asked and asked and asked, but you people aren't feeling me.
Don't make me sing...you'll wish I didn't once I get started.
*Clears throat*

axel_2078 · 05-05-2005, 01:42 PM

I have no idea what you're talking about.

Gixxerdale · 05-05-2005, 02:08 PM

I've seen them on Kats, but maybe they are custom and not mass produced? Might need to build your own.

Miyamoto · 05-05-2005, 02:28 PM

someone told me to use Mosquito netting.
I dunno though...that just seems like trouble to me.

stevie c · 05-05-2005, 06:03 PM

Maybe make it out of the mesh that cage modders use...?

Gixxerdale · 05-05-2005, 06:15 PM

I've seen some for other bikes for sale on Ebay. Looks like it's made from a very small diamond mesh. Some wood and a couple dollies(auto body working tools) you could mold your own. Then resin them to the inside of the fairing.

FIVEINCH · 05-05-2005, 06:30 PM

That small expanded steel used to hang mortar on walls would work well and is very inexpensive.

captainR · 05-05-2005, 08:38 PM

Did my 2000 kat, I used gutter screen. $3.39 at any home building store. has been on for over a year and it looks great.

mikesvsix50 · 05-05-2005, 09:18 PM

I looked for you online and had no luck...and usually I can find anything. CaptainR has a good Idea though...I'd try it.

**Clint** · 05-05-2005, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axel_2078

I have no idea what you're talking about.

Then perhaps you should save the second post for someone who does.

themeatmanlandry · 05-06-2005, 09:29 AM

What are these mesh inserts we speak of?

Gixxerdale · 05-06-2005, 09:38 AM

Pure decoration. Installed on the inside of the fairings. Seen on the vent openings on the side of the bike. Ebay has few listed to look at.

naskie18 · 05-06-2005, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captainR

Did my 2000 kat, I used gutter screen..

That seems to be the most popular material for it. Just go to Home Depot or Lowes or whatever your favorite building store is and tell them you need some gutter screen, they'll show you where it is, find a nice sized piece you like and there ya go.

05-05-2005, 01:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Miyamoto Ditch Magnet Joined: Feb 2005 Bike: Suzuki GSX600 (Fill-In until my Akira bike gets back from the shop) Location: Chicago, by way of Gilead Posts: 159	Katana Fairing Mesh Inserts C'mon y'all...someone has to know WHERE I can get those mesh inserts that fit into the spaces in a Katana 98-05. Puh-LEASE??? I've asked and asked and asked, but you people aren't feeling me. Don't make me sing...you'll wish I didn't once I get started. Clears throat __________________ Those who flee from temptation often leave a forwarding address

05-05-2005, 01:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
axel_2078 Sit speling cheker Joined: May 2004 Bike: 2003 Marauder 800 Location: Fairview Heights, IL Posts: 1,668	I have no idea what you're talking about. __________________ "Rome didn't win wars by holding meetings. They did it by crushing those who opposed them." - unknown Everyone has a dark side. Mine's just a little closer to the surface.

05-05-2005, 02:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gixxerdale Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst. Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 02 GSXR 1k Location: The warm and twisty roads of SoCal Posts: 3,028	I've seen them on Kats, but maybe they are custom and not mass produced? Might need to build your own. __________________ Proud Father of a U S Army Soldier... The key to life is to die young...at a very old age... Ride like you own the road...and...someday the road will own you.. My Favorite Ride? Tomorrows!

05-05-2005, 02:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Miyamoto Ditch Magnet Joined: Feb 2005 Bike: Suzuki GSX600 (Fill-In until my Akira bike gets back from the shop) Location: Chicago, by way of Gilead Posts: 159	someone told me to use Mosquito netting. I dunno though...that just seems like trouble to me. __________________ Those who flee from temptation often leave a forwarding address

05-05-2005, 06:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
stevie c Sit speling cheker Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: GSX-R 600 K1 Location: Northants,UK Posts: 1,631	Maybe make it out of the mesh that cage modders use...? __________________ Stevie C '02 Gixer 600 K1,Yellow and Black (fastest colour!), always beats red ones!! Why put off until tomorrow what you can get someone else to do for you today.

05-05-2005, 06:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gixxerdale Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst. Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 02 GSXR 1k Location: The warm and twisty roads of SoCal Posts: 3,028	I've seen some for other bikes for sale on Ebay. Looks like it's made from a very small diamond mesh. Some wood and a couple dollies(auto body working tools) you could mold your own. Then resin them to the inside of the fairing. __________________ Proud Father of a U S Army Soldier... The key to life is to die young...at a very old age... Ride like you own the road...and...someday the road will own you.. My Favorite Ride? Tomorrows!

05-05-2005, 06:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
FIVEINCH U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: GSXR600K4 + D&D = DSRPTV!!!!!! Location: San Angelo, TX Posts: 1,083	That small expanded steel used to hang mortar on walls would work well and is very inexpensive. __________________ I can see you... MK86: The US Navy Sends Its Regards... FIVE INCHES AT A TIME!!

05-05-2005, 08:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
captainR Newbie Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2004 GSXR 750 Posts: 9	Did my 2000 kat, I used gutter screen. $3.39 at any home building store. has been on for over a year and it looks great.

05-05-2005, 09:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
mikesvsix50 Kickstand Operator Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2005 SV650Somewhat Location: Skokie, IL Posts: 285	I looked for you online and had no luck...and usually I can find anything. CaptainR has a good Idea though...I'd try it.

05-06-2005, 09:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	What are these mesh inserts we speak of? __________________ Go to hell

05-06-2005, 09:38 AM	#12 (permalink)
Gixxerdale Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst. Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: 02 GSXR 1k Location: The warm and twisty roads of SoCal Posts: 3,028	Pure decoration. Installed on the inside of the fairings. Seen on the vent openings on the side of the bike. Ebay has few listed to look at. __________________ Proud Father of a U S Army Soldier... The key to life is to die young...at a very old age... Ride like you own the road...and...someday the road will own you.. My Favorite Ride? Tomorrows!

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