I put one on mine after reading about oil filter and case damage. Darn good thing! I had something kick up from the road not too long after I put it on and when I did my first service I saw a major dent in the belly pan. Cheap insurance I think.
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I put one on mine after reading about oil filter and case damage. Darn good thing! I had something kick up from the road not too long after I put it on and when I did my first service I saw a major dent in the belly pan. Cheap insurance I think.
They aren't extremely expensive, and pretty easy to install.
Not going to protect you from a 'major projectile' but deflecting some debris might be all it takes to save your bacon.
I've got 'em on the way, just not here / installed yet,,,
I have this one, I installed it for all the reasons listed above, and one not listed. I am a clean freak and cleaning the bottom of the engine after a long ride takes a while and several rags, now its just spray the rag with cleaner and wipe off the pan... finished.
Great point Jesse! Need to get mine on before it gets grunged up 'down under'! :icon_biggrin:
Very true, the belly pans aren't made from armor plate. I think most are made from 22 gauge aluminum. They will take a beating. The other down side is; Some riders claim that it makes the bike run hotter because it traps a lot more heat in the engine compartment. I have no knowledge of this, but I have heard folks complain about it.
Yep, that was me earlier talking about how I didn't want to add a belly pan. Well, it looks like I changed my mind since I ordered one of these today. The two-screw-removable front panel makes the prospect of extra work in changing the oil more acceptable for me. Mainly though, I like the idea of protecting the plastic coolant tank and adding an extra layer of protection for the otherwise exposed belly.
Kawi69 ..... I am waiting for an eml address now.... I will post if/when I get it...
Hornblower you just saw mine. tee hee.....