belly pan...yay, or nay

[Miles Long]

I used this custom bellypan up to a few years ago, whenever my bike was set up for touring. It has integrated turning vanes to direct cooling air upwards around the header pipes, a vented louver for rad.cooling, and is easily removable for filter changes. My purpose when constructing it was to streamline the bike, reduce noise, and possibly increase gas mileage. I have no idea if it did any, but I liked the look whenever it was on.
However, a few years ago I lowered the bike 4 cm. stem and stern, so I'm afraid that I might get some touching issues if I install it again.
Consequently, one of my upcoming winter projects will be to modify the bellypan, to make it look something like this one (nice bellypan!) If things turn out well, I will leave it in place all the time, touring mod or not. I DO like the looks of bellypans!
Cheers.

 

[gentsvmax]

It was an old grey plastic 35gal. trash can! their strong, flexible and easy to work.
One of the patterns shown in the pics, another widening to fit, cheap, easy, looks cool and easy to paint.

 

[Lotsokids]

It was an old grey plastic 35gal. trash can!

I started to say that, but deleted my text for fear of offending you. True story. :biglaugh:
I've done something similar on a previous bike.

 

[wildweasel_pt]

Here's my chin scoop from Exactrep, had to "work-it" for it to fit though. Betcha never guess what the belly pan is made from.

ABS plastic?

 

[COP RUNNER]

i YES BELLY PAN .............. AWESOME ! .......... AND ITS FIBERGLASS ! .......... CHANGED THE WHOLE LOOK AND ATTITUDE OF MY BIKE ! unk: P.S. NOT IN THE WAY AT ALL WHEN CHANGING OIL !

 

[COP RUNNER]

i THIS IS THE ONE I HAVE , ITS FROM ROGER AT FATMAX .... REAL NICE PIECE , THICK FIBERGLASS ! unk: http://fatmax.com/

 

[jinks]

Allrighty then,....I have come away with..........It looks fantastic, & might have some benefit ,although unproven , LOL. Do I or don't I...............

 

[Rollie]

Why not ? It will come off.

 

[blaxmax]

Allrighty then,....I have come away with..........It looks fantastic, & might have some benefit ,although unproven , LOL. Do I or don't I...............

Good for you. I personally think they look great and still think at least your front pipes will run cooler.:rofl_200:

 

[gentsvmax]

None would be taken Lotsokids, it shows that we can think outside the box
clear to the garbage can!:biglaugh:

 

[ga_max]

Do it, then post pictures.

 

[jdeitz1979]

Max midnight, what are you running for scoops? And are those fzr rims?


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[MaxMidnight]

Max midnight, what are you running for scoops? And are those fzr rims?

The scoops were from Rick Backman who supplies them sans the ram-air part.

Wheels are Dymags.

 

[jinks]

Do it, then post pictures.

I would of ordered it....but I bought my self a new Ruger 10 22 carbine for Christmas. I gave my old one to my daughter. They were on sale and couldn't say no, lol. I swore I wasn't gonna buy any more guns this year, aarrgg !