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Looking ahead to when I've saved up a few more pennies, I'd love to get a lower fairing/large belly pan. Having spent a couple of days admiring the bikes whilst in Wales on Op Storm, I really am envious of that finished look. Now problem is which one........

Could I ask anyone with such a belly pan to post a pic of their bike on here so to give a quick and easy comparison? Also could you say which one it is? I looked at the Skidmarx one earlier and it looked cool but I dunno! Also 'cus I've got the brighter (later) yellow (your all jealous you red & blackuns!) I don't see anyone who does that yellow, for eg the Pyramid plastics one says '97 so the previous yellow. Any thoughts? I know I could spray my self as I did the original belly pan, but nice to be done for you!?

Ta. Griff.

when i got my belly pan it was yellow . and slowed down my fast black storm i lost 60bhp
so i painted it black

it fits great but the side stand can brake it if your not careful

powerbronze lowers....



aithough i do like the skidmarx/moriwaki bellypan aswell, that would look good in black or a similar colour to my metalic grey lowers

Powerbronze all the way!

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Skidmarx Mori replica

come on al, sort out the wavy rear disc to match the fronts.........

I like the power bronze but I'd need a good paint match with it sitting snug with original fairing.

I think the skidmarx is 'easiest' option and I'd get that in black so no colour problems. Al - id be copying you, soz!

Lloydie- I think it was a cry for help as your bike wished it was all yellow after you fitted the belly! Your yellow decals look good!!

Ta all. Any more pics from any body? I remember admiring Tony's - could you post a couple Tony, which one is yours again?

Griff.

Another Pyramid version -

lloydie i have the same lowers as yours and mine cracked because of the sidestand so i stuck some coloured foam from a craft shop(about 1cm thick) to cushion where the stand hits,it's not cracked since...

Paint...... now this I guess is mainly for the superior storm owners, those who own the yellow variety!! My colour (I believe) is the later yellow, Y163P, as apose to the earlier yellow which is Y124P? So, if I got an un painted, say power bronze lower, then can anyone offer best advice on getting it the closest colour to mine - what I mean is is there a best company to buy paint from or are they all the same? Whats the best primer? Grey plastic primer, white? And then should I put a finishing coat on it? Qs QS QS hey, I am rubbish!! I enjoy doing the work but its just the research that I need to get right!!!

Anyway, there you are, I think thats my plan, power bronze lower that I paint myself, hopefully!!

Griff

Difficult to get a precise colour match esp for yellows. If you do go for it then try an automotive trade finishers to get the paint and undercoat from the appropriate colour code. or spray it black....

If its a plastic pan then yes plastic primer - if it's GRP then etch primer - whichever make sure it's well prepared with wet'n'dry.. For final finishing ProXL Ultra Clear lacquer and you might want to consider applying some clear vinyl wrap for protection on the 'nose' of the pan where it gets grit basted by the front wheel.

Griff1977 wrote:Paint...... now this I guess is mainly for the superior storm owners, those who own the yellow variety!! My colour (I believe) is the later yellow, Y163P, as apose to the earlier yellow which is Y124P? So, if I got an un painted, say power bronze lower, then can anyone offer best advice on getting it the closest colour to mine - what I mean is is there a best company to buy paint from or are they all the same? Whats the best primer? Grey plastic primer, white? And then should I put a finishing coat on it? Qs QS QS hey, I am rubbish!! I enjoy doing the work but its just the research that I need to get right!!!

Anyway, there you are, I think thats my plan, power bronze lower that I paint myself, hopefully!!

Griff

Cheers Wicky, which lower is yours - it looks like the Powerbronze but I see some differences? Ta.

Dunno what I've got - Got it from member here Warby de Lancs in plain gel coat white

http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 27#p178333

http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/viewtopic ... 32#p125557

wicky's aren't powerbronze, if you like that style, a fellow member styler is selling them, brand new and unpainted, i don't know the who makes them tho, the best thing about them is that you can see the oil level when there fitted.....

Griff1977 wrote:I like the power bronze but I'd need a good paint match with it sitting snug with original fairing.

I think the skidmarx is 'easiest' option and I'd get that in black so no colour problems. Al - id be copying you, soz!

Lloydie- I think it was a cry for help as your bike wished it was all yellow after you fitted the belly! Your yellow decals look good!!

Ta all. Any more pics from any body? I remember admiring Tony's - could you post a couple Tony, which one is yours again?

Griff.

Mine's same as Lloydie's, but sprayed graphite metallic, and to stop the paint chipping on the front of the nose section behind the front wheel I stuck a freebie Dunlop tank protector on it and sprayed over the top.