hi all wanted to talk about doing up the plastics
as recently my bike was on its side it was stable on a paddock stand but came home to find she fell over
any way thing is i have damaged plastics both sides now other side was already cracked and tatty
is it better to replace with new get the current ones repaired resprayed?
go for race farings?
im after the inexpensive option
as im not very rich atm
if i go repairs how much in an estimation for reps of side panels
and resprays of each panel as it will need it all done to make it match
news are a couple hundred quid each and will probs need spraying as years of sun will of faded the original yellow im sure
iknow bugger all about this so a good old banter of options is needed
and yes im still thinking of keeping her yellow
plastics
Re: plastics
There's an article in the May issue of Performance Bikes where they buy a Chinese set of plastics and are pleasantly surprised at how good they are, easy to fit, accurate holes, etc. The paint isn't quite as good as standard, but not really noticeable except in direct comparisons.
However, AFAIK there isn't a set offered for Storms, but the SP1 set should be a relatively easy adaptation.
You'll probably need to adapt/bodge the SP1 front support frame to match. and make some small brackets to support it, but then you can fit the twin headlight...
Otherwise, there are a few companies that offer a repair/respray service, contact details in MCN every week, and some local to you. too.
To get a good colour match you'll either need to get the full set resprayed or buy new/secondhand matching ones, you may notice colour differences with a freshly sprayed one in standard factory colours compared to a slightly-faded set on your bike.
Lastly, yellow Storms came in two quite different shades, so be careful about E-Bay ones.
However, AFAIK there isn't a set offered for Storms, but the SP1 set should be a relatively easy adaptation.
You'll probably need to adapt/bodge the SP1 front support frame to match. and make some small brackets to support it, but then you can fit the twin headlight...
Otherwise, there are a few companies that offer a repair/respray service, contact details in MCN every week, and some local to you. too.
To get a good colour match you'll either need to get the full set resprayed or buy new/secondhand matching ones, you may notice colour differences with a freshly sprayed one in standard factory colours compared to a slightly-faded set on your bike.
Lastly, yellow Storms came in two quite different shades, so be careful about E-Bay ones.
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
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and yes im still thinking of keeping her yellow[/quote]
that rules out the race fairing then maybe a nice zimmer instead.
that rules out the race fairing then maybe a nice zimmer instead.
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benny hedges
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Re: plastics
free postage??? thats actually quite a good deal tbh assuming the quality is ok?
cant be any worse than buying cracked & scuffed used ones and less than the price on one new oem side.
i'd suggest making a sensible offer and ask the seller to put a low dollar value and mark as gift to keep the tax down, but saying that, ive never been hit with import tax on anything from china, but every time when ordering from usa.
well worth looking into id say.
looking at the feedback comments, seems pretty unanimous.
"Great product. Fairly fast shipping for int'l. Pieces fit to OEM near perfect A+"
cant be any worse than buying cracked & scuffed used ones and less than the price on one new oem side.
i'd suggest making a sensible offer and ask the seller to put a low dollar value and mark as gift to keep the tax down, but saying that, ive never been hit with import tax on anything from china, but every time when ordering from usa.
well worth looking into id say.
looking at the feedback comments, seems pretty unanimous.
"Great product. Fairly fast shipping for int'l. Pieces fit to OEM near perfect A+"
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT
thinkin about a set of these .. possibly sort out some cheapy projectors instead of finding and making standard lights fit
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HID-G3-XENON-Head ... 336716c0f6
thinkin about a set of these .. possibly sort out some cheapy projectors instead of finding and making standard lights fit
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HID-G3-XENON-Head ... 336716c0f6
Re: plastics
Bought my SP1 a few months ago. It was a track bike and has been dropped on RHS.
Decided not to buy new plastics and set to work with soldering iron and plastic coat hanger. The result is a serviceable, but not too pretty close up.
Since I'm only insured third party and there's a fair chance of me dropping it (like my last one) and I only paid £1800 for it anyway, I couldn't see the point of buying new until I really have to.
All in all I'm pleased with the result and it makes bugger all difference to the performance!
Decided not to buy new plastics and set to work with soldering iron and plastic coat hanger. The result is a serviceable, but not too pretty close up.
Since I'm only insured third party and there's a fair chance of me dropping it (like my last one) and I only paid £1800 for it anyway, I couldn't see the point of buying new until I really have to.
All in all I'm pleased with the result and it makes bugger all difference to the performance!
She's my idea of beauty and thats what I ride.
Re: plastics
Darknomad wrote:they aint got yellow
If you read the whole ad properly.......I'm sure that even the less popular yellow hues are in their extensive paint library of some 300.
Making up since 2007, sometimes it's true...Honest...
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i looked through there shop and found 7 vtr sets and lots of other popular sets
they did mention custom paint jobs im sure they could match the vtr pearl yellow
has anyone actualy used these guys yet?
they did mention custom paint jobs im sure they could match the vtr pearl yellow
has anyone actualy used these guys yet?
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benny hedges
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Re: plastics
a lad on nwb has them on his gixxer thou and says they fit spot on and look ace.
i didnt know they werent original tbh
i didnt know they werent original tbh
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ill have to find oout if they do a decent belly pan to match also
the one on ure bike what type is it benny?
the one on ure bike what type is it benny?
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Re: plastics
thats an interesting link, and only 280 quid ish for a complete new set hmmmmm :-)
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is that the exchange atm to us dollars i read 480 odd dollars
or are you looking at the links without free p&p
theres two types there free pnp 480 ish not fre pnp has 200 plus for pnp lol
or are you looking at the links without free p&p
theres two types there free pnp 480 ish not fre pnp has 200 plus for pnp lol
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Darknomad wrote:they aint got yellow
contact them they will do whatever original colour u want
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