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    Senior Member Darkknight's Avatar
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    Belly Pan...Is there a need?

    I was looking at accessories (no Really??) and I saw an ad for a belly pan for the F6B. It looked nice, but I'm trying to determine if it is really useful other than to satisfy my accessories addiction. The ad mentioned the water reservoir located down low and the possibility of kicking up rocks or debris and damaging the reservoir and losing coolant.

    Has anyone actually heard of this happening?

    It also mentioned better air flow for the engine.

    So what do you think? Is this just bullS#**, or is there some valid reason to install a belly pan?

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    Yes, it happens. Absolutely. Someone will post pictures, I'm sure.

    Yes, the coolant reservoir is down there, but more importantly, your oil filter is exposed. I've heard of folks gashing their oil filter and leaking oil badly and quickly.

    It's also a 15 min install.
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    go for it, more good than bad (no bad does not affect airflow). I rode a Goldwing from Texas to Alaska and it was one thing less to worry about (damage to tank/filter).

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    It's ordered

    Yeah, you guys are right. The cost of any road hazard damage or danger from fluid loss would be SOOO much more than the cost of prevention.

    Plus I get MORE ACCESSORIES!!!!

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    Just Sayin ..

    Lots of bikes have oil filters, cooling reservoirs and radiators exposed to the possibility of getting punctured/hit by road debris or other means. I'm choosing not to invest in the Belly Pan. Had one one my 2004 Wing, but not doin that again. Just sayin ....

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    I bought mine to protect the exposed engine components and to keep the hot Texas winds from catching in the void under the frame. It seems to be doing a good job on both. It is really cheap insurance and, like said, easy to install.
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    I would say it's a good investment. With rocks and other debris littering the roadway ready to damage the underside of your bike, it's a great way to prevent catastrophe.
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    Where's the best (cheap price) place to buy the belly pan? Link anyone?

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    Texas Cycle Chrome is where I bought mine. A lot of places carry them, all around the same price. I bought the Tulsa belly pan.

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