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Why are the trackbodies fiberglass?
- Thread starter Concac
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油井緋色;2352701 said:
On ebay they sell headlight covers for the 01-02 GSXR600/750/1000. I just asked the guy not to cut the openings for the headlight so I can glue the cover on the front fairing. It cost me half the price compared to the finished product too
Sweet! Thank you =)
Actually, trying to find the 08 version is a bit of trouble. Maybe I'll just take it off and paint over it lol
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I don't see the benefits yet.
It'll cost close to $1000 for the superbike set before painting and changing oil becomes a pain in the ***. I'd also have to strip everything off the bike.
Wouldn't it make more sense to do the above after/if I smash everything? Unless you think it's possible to sell damaged stock plastics for over $500.
Dropping the lower of a race fairing takes less than 1 minute. That number is consistent with any race bike. OEM bodywork in general is a large pain in the butt to remove. Granted some bikes you don't need to remove it, and you're lucky there, but every time I have to do an oil change on the CBR1000 it's an exercise in frustration.
Have you tried to find a used set of bodywork? Usually sets can be found for $200-$300.
Have you tried to find a used set of bodywork? Usually sets can be found for $200-$300.
I think the value of race fairing will really sink in when your ball up your minty plastics and headlight, and then realize it would have been a better idea to remove all the expensive OEM body parts and headlights etc.
There are so many companies out there today making race bodywork, you dont have to spend $1000 if you dont want to anymore. Some of my friends are using used bodywork they bought for $500 or less, some even come already painted with a decent paint job
The last set I sold I think I got $400 for them, they were damaged from a low side but still very usable without even having them fixed, just some scratches and a crack or 2. I had trouble getting $400 for them, the owner paid $1100 and paid $500 to paint them. Sold them to someone on here eventually, Im use they got some good use out of them
There are so many companies out there today making race bodywork, you dont have to spend $1000 if you dont want to anymore. Some of my friends are using used bodywork they bought for $500 or less, some even come already painted with a decent paint job
The last set I sold I think I got $400 for them, they were damaged from a low side but still very usable without even having them fixed, just some scratches and a crack or 2. I had trouble getting $400 for them, the owner paid $1100 and paid $500 to paint them. Sold them to someone on here eventually, Im use they got some good use out of them
I think I can have all my bodywork off in a minute maybe 90s, 2min and I'll have the tank off too.
I would sell off the oem stuff and use the money towards some used track stuff. It's not completely necessary but it makes life a hell of a lot easier when it comes to doing any actual work on the bike.
Now you're just showing off. My belly pan is held by 4 1/4 turn fasteners and two screws. Would take me a solid 5 minutes to take everything off the bike.
You are not allowed to play with tools!
It's not so bad.
5min! You stopping for lunch?
This is the best advice. Used sets are approx $300-$400 if they're in good shape.
boyoboy
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wow, grab the free offer from gsxrguy! nice offer gsxr guy.
you can use the stock bodywork if you want, it sounds like its in rough shape anyhow. but, as everyone is saying FG body is best.
however, i once ran an rg250 w stock plastics done up in a pepsi suzuki motif paint job for 7 friday practices, 13 qualifying races, 13 finals, no problem. the trick is - dont crash.
you can use the stock bodywork if you want, it sounds like its in rough shape anyhow. but, as everyone is saying FG body is best.
however, i once ran an rg250 w stock plastics done up in a pepsi suzuki motif paint job for 7 friday practices, 13 qualifying races, 13 finals, no problem. the trick is - dont crash.
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