Below are some of the more common questions and concerns we get regarding the ADV-light fairing kit ranging from most to least common. For any other questions please message us!

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• Electrical connections and water intrusion: The electrical plugs on the individual LED light "pods" are sealed though the electrical connections we supply to match your factory wiring will not be sealed as the OEM connections are not either. Some customers have been concerned with the open design of the ADV-light fairing body allowing water ingress to the factory wiring plugs though, with the 12VDC systems employed there is little to worry about in the way of a short circuit or damage to the wiring / electrical system. Even in a steady rain the electrical system and lighting will function as normal. The only exception to this would be extreme exposure to salt/ sea water which has much higher electrical conductivity and the potential for corrosion of the electrical connections.

• Fairing body "open" design: The ADV-light light aluminum main body unlike other typical fairing kits has a very open / accessible design. As such, some customers have noted concern for water and/ or dirt intrusion into the wiring and possible damage to any wiring. While these are all possibilities the likelihood is extremely low with proper wire management and organization. Most fairing body/frames supply a wiring "void" to pack all the wiring and connections in though, our argument is this does not necessarily protect the wires anymore from chafing and leaves a space for dirt, sand, and dust to build up and further degrade the wiring and connections. The open design allows quick fixes to unexpected wiring issues and allows for cleaning the wiring when pressure-washing/ cleaning the bike. regular cleaning of the 12VDC wiring and connections will not harm anything and will actually help to keep the plug contacts from tarnishing and creating poor connections.

• Lighting draw, power requirements: The 2 different lighting options we offer are both LED units with relatively low draw and will not overwhelm the stator/ charging systems of any bike we offer kits for. However, too many other additional power draw accessories (heated grips, seats, chargers, etc..) could create a situation that leads to overwhelming the OEM supply system.

• LED lighting certifications: While for safety reasons we sell our kits as "Not for use on public highways. For off-road competition use only!" the individual LED lighting options themselves do meet certain governing body lighting requirements. The Diode Dynamics S3 High & Low beam units are SAE approved as Y19 Driving lamp for high beam and SAE compliant F19 Fog lamp for low beam. The Hella Mod60 light units are fully DOT and ECE approved as motorcycle high and low beam lamp units (while not providing as much output as the DD S3 units). These lighting certifications do not in any way speak to the ADV-light kit as a whole package meeting any governing body certifications/ acceptance. 

• Plastic fork mount brackets: There has been concern to the strength of the plastic fork mounts and possibility of future replacement. The mounts themselves are cut from HDPE "starboard" which is a UV protected outdoor use plastic used primarily in fishing boats and playgrounds. It is extremely durable and long lasting with out absorbing water (some plastics do!). The mounts then have a heat set brass thread insert molded into them by melting the plastic around them to create a positive mounting point. These mounts have been through multiple crashes and run-ins with trees during testing and have not seen one fail. The only way these plastic mounts could fail is by over-bending them during installation or repeatedly installing / removing them which could fatigue weaken the strength of the mounts. 

• Kit repeated removal / re-installation: Some customers have asked for suggestions for converting their bikes from long distance use to shorter races by removing the kit and re-installing on a regular basis. While this is possible our best advice is to leave the kit main fairing body installed once you get a clean installation with the wiring sorted out and simply remove the windscreen assembly based on event usage needs. This will result in an additional small weight gain on the front of the bike with a vastly easier/ faster conversion for use.

• Effect of weight on front steering/ suspension: The ADV-light kit clamps to the front forks as opposed to many other "rally fairing" style kits which clamp to the frame "neck". This has led to some concern that the steering/ handling feel might be negatively impacted with the fork mount design of the kit. In our testing and with reports from other customers, we have not noted any negative impact on steering feel or steering responsiveness. The main advantage of this system is the placement of the weight as most rally-fairing style kits have a longer framework that connects to the motorcycle frame neck and protrudes forward from the bike some distance. This creates a longer "lever" that is subjected to the repeated up & down oscillation of the front of the motorcycle from terrain and suspension action and works to loosen the connection between motorcycle and fairing kit frame. Not to mention the vast amount of additional fasteners other kits employ to bolt together the frame pieces and bolt that frame to the motorcycle. Whereas the ADV-light kit was developed off of the premise or using minimal fasteners to complete the same job reducing weight and the possibility of fasteners loosening / becoming lost.

• Why does the ADV-light not look like a traditional "rally" fairing: The ADV-light was not designed for looks primarily; function and application were the main design constraints. By producing a 1 piece aluminum frame with bolt on rail/ tracks we created a simple package with few fasteners to loosen/ loose. And by placing the windscreen closer to the rider we created a more focused wind block to increase rider comfort on long trails while providing the ability to additionally stow and fully remove the windscreen as required. With traditional kits no matter where your riding and the conditions you are stuck with a windscreen in your immediate view that can obscure your view on difficult terrain. The best looking option is not usually the best functioning solution ;)

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