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Thurstonbuell
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 08:48 am: | 
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Wow , Thanks everybody , wasnt expecting this kind of response ,
I spent a lot of time with paper template's,
Then many more cardboard template's
Then to CAD drawings
They are on file now
The sheet of aluminum is about 3/16ths maybe 1/8th
Then Laser cut , rolled , fitted ( it is not a perfect fit ) some modifications required .
Then some welding for the front "scoop"
I applied an adhesive heat shield material internally , some cosmetic fillers , sanding , prep , primer , paint etc...
And finally ......the above results
It really didnt end up being all that cheap , but I think it was worth it , IMO
I could always see what kind of response I get and what cost's might be , IDK
I've actually been trying , calling and emailing to try and get Geico stickers.....not luck yet .
And just so everybody knows , if I get some Geico stickers....YES I will remove some of the other stickers....LOL
(Message edited by thurstonbuell on April 21, 2009) |
Luisemilio25r
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 12:37 pm: |
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Do you work with that kind of machinery as a living? or did you go and had it done in a shop? It looks very professional! Thanks! |
Thurstonbuell
| | Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 04:17 pm: |
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luis,
Sorry , been away for a bit , it's a combination of both , business and "friends" I'd guess you'd say , mostly a desire for a decent looking belly pan....
Ken |
Clarkjw
| | Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 05:21 pm: |
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I'd ride her  |
Lionboy70
| | Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 08:56 pm: |
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Looks awsome i will take one. The stickers look great |
Usmoto
| | Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 09:49 am: |
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I think you did a great job on the bellypan. I had been looking around at the full fairings because I think they look very good on the R. Your belly pan "completes" the bottom of the bike and a fairing wouldn't be needed IMO.
I'd be interested in buying one from you if you ever decide to make them. |
Puzzled
| | Posted on Monday, May 04, 2009 - 10:57 pm: |
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I agree with Usmoto on that the Belly Pan looks good by itself and does not require full fairings. Nice job. |
Thurstonbuell
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 08:28 am: |
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Thanks for the positive feed back ,
I've been looking into what it would take to provide them to anyone interested , I'm not sure what BWB allows and doesn't allow in that department . I would assume what we do on our own is permissable ???
I've had a few private messages sent . my cost's drop dramatically as the "lot" amount goes up for obvious reasons .
Then there's the whole thing about welded , un welded , painted and prep'ed or not , plus it's only a 90 % ready fitment , some personal attention required .
I really wouldnt be looking to make anything , just cover most my cost's and maybe buy a beer.....ok , maybe a few beers . LOL
So depending on what the response's are from this thread , I would be willing to see what I could do for my fellow BWB Buellers !!!
Ken. |
Badlionsfan
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 09:14 am: |
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I'd be interested, esp if no one comes up with a lower fairing kit.
What would be the 10% I'd have to do on my own? |
Thurstonbuell
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 09:25 am: |
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Well again .....would you want or need the two pieces welded together , some body filler , primer etc...
But more specifically , drill four holes ( in aluminum ) easy , bend , some trimming required ( again very easy , its aluminum ) thats about it......
Im not a manufacturer so its not 100% is all Im saying , but most of you are pretty handy Im sure
And I applied a self adheasive heat shield internally |
Brapbrapbrap
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 10:54 am: |
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You could sell that pan all day long. In fact you could become a Buell supplier it really helps clean up the bikes looks. |
Thurstonbuell
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 02:54 pm: |
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seeing as nobody has removed me from this thread , lol ....
Before I decide if I want to do this....
And I can get an Idea of cost , could those interested send me a PM with the following :
1) That you're interested
And....
2) What form you would "like" to receive it in ie: 2 Raw pieces bent to rough shape , one piece already welded , or as close to what I have as possible ( painted , drilled etc ) ? |
Badlionsfan
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 03:57 pm: |
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pm sent.
I'd like one ready to install but bare so I can get powder coated. |
Luisemilio25r
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 06:46 pm: |
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Exactly. Almost finished. I don't mind if I have to make some "adjustments". I would take care of holes, paint but definitively no welding. Some bending to make it fit is OK. But I am seriously interested. |
Doerman
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 07:12 pm: |
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Nice work!
How much does the bellypan weigh? |
Endoman33
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 08:00 pm: |
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pm sent |
B00stzx3
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 08:18 pm: |
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I love it. Love the red/black mix, looks fierce man. |
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