Who runs a Belly Pan.....and why

[53driver]

Can you still have a center stand with a belly pan?

Yup.

[shooter]

OK so I've been wanting to get one. Which is the 'preferred' pan. I like the louvered stainless one.

[Steve 0080]

Much appreciated ! About the only thing not mentioned is the lifting aspect....But as I look, it's attached to the frame and maybe the middle rests on the engine (?) so it's strong enough ? ?Just seems like a lot of weight.....I guess best case scenario have a lift that's lifts both wheels.

If you are going to get one ...get the Macgyver pan...you can paint the sides if you want, it is the strongest pan on the market, can easily take lifting the bike with a floor jack... as I posted...why not.... can't think of a reason not to unless you are short on $$$$...Lifting my bike is the main reason I installed one...protection of the soft parts came second...

[sandragggen]

I've heard some mention that a belly pan helps stabilize the bike with strong side winds.

[flat6bagger]

I would like someone to take a temp readings with a laser temp gauge.
One at the side just under the cowl with it on and another in the same location with it off.
I would be interested to see if there is a significant increase in temperature at idle, such as stop lights,etc. with the pan being installed.
I don't need any more heat on my legs when stopped.
That is the only down side I could imagine for having one installed.
More curious than anything since no one seems to complain about it.

Doug

[Madmax]

I actually put some extra holes in my pan using a Uni bit added some air flow and will do the same once I get around to ordering another pan .

[Steve 0080]

I would like someone to take a temp readings with a laser temp gauge.
One at the side just under the cowl with it on and another in the same location with it off.
I would be interested to see if there is a significant increase in temperature at idle, such as stop lights,etc. with the pan being installed.
I don't need any more heat on my legs when stopped.
That is the only down side I could imagine for having one installed.
More curious than anything since no one seems to complain about it.

Doug

Can't answer that...I will tell you the big bitch is hot, and hot all the time!!!!!

[bigbird]

Blocking the air from laminar flow under the engine stops the crankcase (read oil sump) and exhaust pipes from shedding heat.
That cannot be a good thing.

[Mr.Roberts]

Blocking the air from laminar flow under the engine stops the crankcase (read oil sump) and exhaust pipes from shedding heat.
That cannot be a good thing.

imho, a belly pan actually smooths out the air flow under the bike and between the pan and engine. Directing air flow up against the sump and coolant tank as well as the pan acting like a heat sink. My two bobs worth.

[BIGLRY]

imho, a belly pan actually smooths out the air flow under the bike and between the pan and engine. Directing air flow up against the sump and coolant tank as well as the pan acting like a heat sink. My two bobs worth.

Hummm you may have something there.
I'm curious and would like to see how the wind really goes around, under and over a F6B/Goldwing. Anyone seen any test done in a wind tunnel with smoke on a Goldwing?
I do run a belly pan with louvers and felt it has helped in bad cross winds or when passing an 18 wheeler going in the opposite direction on a two lane road.