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.
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,,,
Great point Jesse! Need to get mine on before it gets grunged up 'down under'!
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...
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Hornblower you just saw mine. tee hee.....