Author Topic: Thought i would try these (Read 3333 times)

slimwilly · « **on:** 29 November 2016, 08:39:40 pm »

some engine case protectors, anyone else had them. ?

ogri48 · « **Reply #1 on:** 01 December 2016, 09:01:31 am »

Makes sense mate, they look well thought out too

slimwilly · « **Reply #2 on:** 01 December 2016, 06:01:18 pm »

I have fitted them, fit good, just a bit more protection as I now do track days on it ,

devilsyam · « **Reply #3 on:** 01 December 2016, 06:28:52 pm »

real value is in not using them

Dudeofrude · « **Reply #4 on:** 01 December 2016, 08:52:42 pm »

Quote from: slimwilly on 29 November 2016, 08:39:40 pm

some engine case protectors, anyone else had them. ?

They look good, how much were they? If you don't mind me asking?

I looked into the R&G ones that cover the whole stator and clutch casing but they pretty much worked out more expensive than originals 🤔🤔

slimwilly · « **Reply #5 on:** 03 December 2016, 05:41:45 pm »

Quote from: devilsyam on 01 December 2016, 06:28:52 pm

real value is in not using them

Haha Luke, just trying to preserve the bike incase it goes down,it has big crash bungs on too but these may just help a bit more. $:\$

slimwilly · « **Reply #6 on:** 03 December 2016, 05:46:35 pm »

These were them

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221796790207?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

The China man brought them on his bicycle , well it took about as long, 6 weeks

Dudeofrude · « **Reply #7 on:** 03 December 2016, 11:30:40 pm »

Certainly not a bad price. You'll have to stick up some pics when you've fitted them so we can see what they look like 🖒

ogri48 · « **Reply #8 on:** 04 December 2016, 11:17:12 am »

I'm with you Bill, a spill isn't always our fault, sometimes fate decidesit for us, anything that helps protect your pride and joy, especially if it's cheap, makes proper sense. I bought a mint zzr1100 with 6k on the clock that has never been dropped a few months ago as I want a useable modern classic. First thing I did once I'd got it running and cleaned up, serviced, new rubber, carbs overhauled, tank cleaned out etc was buy some cheap damaged bodywork that I sprayed in 2k black along with second hand exhaust cans so I can use it and put the nice bodywork on come summer. Full fairings make great engine protectors ;-)

ogri48 · « **Reply #9 on:** 04 December 2016, 11:20:35 am »

Shite Bodywork and cans came in at under £150 needed lots of filling and plastic welding( with a soldering gun lol)

ogri48 · « **Reply #10 on:** 04 December 2016, 11:22:53 am »

Ready for primer..had to melt washers in to replace broken lugs

ogri48 · « **Reply #11 on:** 04 December 2016, 11:24:19 am »

2k primer

ogri48 · « **Reply #12 on:** 04 December 2016, 11:27:48 am »

Flatted down then lots of coats of 2k gloss black, piled on deep and heavy, want it so no lacquer and if I get a scratch it will just polish out

ogri48 · « **Reply #13 on:** 04 December 2016, 11:31:04 am »

More foccing flat ting working from 240,400,600,800,1000,1200,1500,2000 ,2500 and finally polishing compound and a buffer..

ogri48 · « **Reply #14 on:** 04 December 2016, 11:32:58 am »

Viva la crash panels..:-)

ogri48 · « **Reply #15 on:** 04 December 2016, 11:34:31 am »

I actually far prefer the all black look to the original 90's shell suit it was wearing in truth :-)

dazza · « **Reply #16 on:** 04 December 2016, 03:25:11 pm »

Good job there Ogri.

Fantastic idea melting a washer to replace a broken lug.

ogri48 · « **Reply #17 on:** 04 December 2016, 04:49:10 pm »

Necessity is the mother of invention as they say mate, I didn't have a clue how to fix the missing lug til I was using the soldering iron to meld the cracked panels and thought" ah...I know what I'll do..";-) once I'd got a washer heated up and pressed into each side I filled it all with melted plastic from a bit of old abs fairing then shaped it with the dremel :-)

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #18 on:** 04 December 2016, 05:33:32 pm »

Quote from: slimwilly on 29 November 2016, 08:39:40 pm

some engine case protectors, anyone else had them. ?

Nothing can save that poor bike from the rider

slimwilly · « **Reply #19 on:** 06 December 2016, 01:38:19 pm »

Well I do look after it, now I am using it on the track I have bought a spare set of wheels with the wet tyres on. Front fairing, and looking for others a d will do a paint job, filter and oil just turned up, let's have some fun next spring, and believe me it's fun

slimwilly · « **Reply #20 on:** 06 December 2016, 01:40:52 pm »

This was a very wet Cadwell park 3 weeks ago

slimwilly · « **Reply #21 on:** 06 December 2016, 01:43:18 pm »

More rain ☔