Here's my just arrived carbon bellypan. I got Skidmarks to lay up a carbon one instead of the usual GRP version.
Seems like it needs a bit of work to get it fitted, you need to drill all the holes and also it's made for the bike without a side-stand so I need to see whether this is possible to retain the stand. Seem to remember that Klinky has done this on his old bike.
Fairly good quality carbon, but not up to Akrapovic standards. Quite a few little air pockets where the first gel coat is missing but I'll just fill them with chemical metal before I matt it all down to fit with the rest of the bike.
bic_bicknell
2013-08-06 14:05:00 UTC
MADDOG53
2013-08-06 22:16:00 UTC
I like it,,,,to much to ship stateside though,,,,,you'll get it to work I'm sure,,,,
Colonel_Klinck
2013-08-07 09:19:00 UTC
You'll need thermal protection in there Bic or you are going to have serious melting issues. You can dremel a section out to make it work with side stand. I used washers to shim the side stand bracket out a bit to give some extra clearance for the side stand as well.
bic_bicknell
2013-08-07 09:24:00 UTC
They did supply a load of heat shielding but it's pretty thin stuff. I was going to see if I can get some pucker stuff from internet. The other option is to cut away the close sections of belly pan - I'm not fitting it to act as a race/oil catcher so not bothered if there's holes in the bottom.
No. 47
2013-08-07 11:51:00 UTC
Replicast, not Skidmarx?
bic_bicknell
2013-08-07 12:02:00 UTC
Well, that's what is interesting. I order the bodywork from the Replicast website and also spoke to a few people there about the order and the delay in getting it to me.
When it turns up there are two photocopied A4 sheets in with the package of brackets and bolts. One of them is a page with three black and white photos on showing where each of the brackets attaches to the bike. The other one is a headed letter which explains how to apply the heat shield. Name on the letter head is Skidmarks with a Weymouth address.
So which company have I actually done business with?
When it turns up there are two photocopied A4 sheets in with the package of brackets and bolts. One of them is a page with three black and white photos on showing where each of the brackets attaches to the bike. The other one is a headed letter which explains how to apply the heat shield. Name on the letter head is Skidmarks with a Weymouth address.
So which company have I actually done business with?
Colonel_Klinck
2013-08-07 12:03:00 UTC
Skidmarx do one too. I only know this as I rang them and they confirmed they do a race bellypan. Not on their website though.
Colonel_Klinck
2013-08-07 12:05:00 UTC
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No. 47
2013-08-07 12:09:00 UTC
Colonel_Klinck
2013-08-07 12:12:00 UTC
That isn't a race pan though. They told me on the phone they definitely did a race version.
No. 47
2013-08-07 12:19:00 UTC
Probably the Replicast one then, hence Bic's.
Colonel_Klinck
2013-08-09 10:11:00 UTC
Rang Replicast the other day and ordered new fixing kit as part of mine broke. This arrived today. Think this puts it to bed. Skidmarx are making the belly pan for Replicast.
No. 47
2013-08-09 10:21:00 UTC
Completely different fixings to my Replicast.................................
bic_bicknell
2013-08-09 10:52:00 UTC
That's exactly the same kit and photocopy I got with my "Replicast" belly pan.
So yes, there's something going on here - must be some sort of mould sharing arrangement I'd have thought so that both companies can make money using the same tools. After all the mould must have cost a bit to produce and they probably didn't sell that many really - not even in the good old Superduke Battle days - not enough to make it financially viable/break even anyway.
Anyway, I don't care who makes it as long as it is good quality and fits.
So yes, there's something going on here - must be some sort of mould sharing arrangement I'd have thought so that both companies can make money using the same tools. After all the mould must have cost a bit to produce and they probably didn't sell that many really - not even in the good old Superduke Battle days - not enough to make it financially viable/break even anyway.
Anyway, I don't care who makes it as long as it is good quality and fits.
bic_bicknell
2013-08-13 18:25:00 UTC
Here's the bike with the Replicast carbon bellypan fitted. All carbon now matted down to the same finish. Looks much better IMO!
Looks good with leather seat material.
Looks good with leather seat material.
Colonel_Klinck
2013-08-13 19:46:00 UTC
Nice Bic. She's looking very stealthy.
Ducati Pete
2013-08-13 19:55:00 UTC
That looks fantastic.
shadowman
2013-08-13 20:21:00 UTC
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BassAgent
2013-08-13 22:45:00 UTC
I'm legitimately feeling like making my bike all black now lol. That looks so good
Grendel
2013-08-14 01:44:00 UTC
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DribbleDuke
2013-08-14 02:25:00 UTC
WOW, simply the nicest SD look I've seen. I'm not much the blingologist and most bling sings too loud. You have created a case for untold amounts of non-discretionary drachma and or the pouring of a plethora of poundage into the pit we all call the Superduke and no-one has succeeded as successful.
Fuckorange
Fuckorange
cdlabate
2013-08-14 03:39:00 UTC
Very nice! Are you going to black out he valve covers and engine mounts?
cdlabate
2013-08-14 03:40:00 UTC
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omky756
2013-08-14 05:41:00 UTC
Great job Bic..!!!!
I really think the,satin finish
sets off the carbon fiber..
I'm curious if the leather seat
cover is more comfortable...
I need the carbon SDR tail and seat
base from Adam yet to be all black..
Great look.!!!!
I really think the,satin finish
sets off the carbon fiber..
I'm curious if the leather seat
cover is more comfortable...
I need the carbon SDR tail and seat
base from Adam yet to be all black..
Great look.!!!!
MADDOG53
2013-08-14 09:52:00 UTC
Awesome,,awesome ,,awesome super nice,,
bic_bicknell
2013-08-14 22:35:00 UTC
Im waiting for some black engine hangers i bought on e bay. Where are they Klinky!
charger
2013-08-15 03:07:00 UTC
That is positively evil. Love it.
bic_bicknell
2013-08-15 05:23:00 UTC
I have been toying with the idea of painting on Flying Tiger sharks teeth. It's been done before - on other bikes - but it really suits the SD. Amy keeps telling me to "Grow up!'
This is just a photoshop look to see. Opinions please
This is just a photoshop look to see. Opinions please
Colonel_Klinck
2013-08-15 06:38:00 UTC
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bic_bicknell
2013-08-15 06:59:00 UTC
No rush! Really, whenever you get round to it. I owe you one anyway for that favour the other week. Anyway, I have this strange feeling that the '06 hangers are maybe different to my '07 ones? Mainly because when I was fitting the Replicast bellypan, I didn't need the cylindrical spacers as they showed on the instructions - and the picture looks different to my hangers. We'll see.
omky756
2013-08-15 08:38:00 UTC
[quote="bic_bicknell"]I have been toying with the idea of painting on Flying Tiger sharks teeth. It's been done before - on other bikes - but it really suits the SD. Amy keeps telling me to "Grow up!'
This is just a photoshop look to see. Opinions please
This is just a photoshop look to see. Opinions please
Thom
2013-08-15 08:44:00 UTC
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ktmguy
2013-08-15 08:58:00 UTC
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MADDOG53
2013-08-15 10:00:00 UTC
Yes that exhaust,,,,,stick's out now,,,,,,how about covering them with C.F. http://www.2rteam.fr/2RTeam/2RTeam.uk_f ... erduke.pdf
nampus
2013-08-15 15:13:00 UTC
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Sabre
2013-08-15 17:38:00 UTC
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DribbleDuke
2013-08-15 22:55:00 UTC
Bad Ass Bic
lawman
2013-08-15 23:00:00 UTC
Nix the cartoons pal...
BBB Bad...
Too much of that retro going on...this bike is beyond that shit.
BBB Bad...
Too much of that retro going on...this bike is beyond that shit.
41KS
2013-08-16 00:32:00 UTC
Ditto on the don't do.
Colonel_Klinck
2013-08-16 06:03:00 UTC
Love the matt
In my opinion, eave the engine, it looks great as it is, you have achieved a really nice balance, too much black and it would look vulgar
I think the spring reminds of the KTM blood in a subtle way
good job!
In my opinion, eave the engine, it looks great as it is, you have achieved a really nice balance, too much black and it would look vulgar
I think the spring reminds of the KTM blood in a subtle way
good job!
cdlabate
2013-08-17 15:57:00 UTC
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Mac_Boarder
2013-08-19 14:36:00 UTC
Took these photos this past weekend on the Rat Dog Dual Sport ride in Tillamook Oregon. Blimp hanger from WWII.
SWING
SWING
Mick75
2013-08-19 15:24:00 UTC
I think they look best on the Warthog
wizzzard
2013-08-19 17:38:00 UTC
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Johno
2013-08-19 18:08:00 UTC
What about the sharks teeth on the belly pan ? Would look cool I reckon ....
Viking
2013-08-27 13:28:00 UTC
Other options I think would look ok , a smaller version on the headlight cowl and/or tone down the white of the teeth and eyes to a shade of grey similar to the engine or exhaust to create a bit of balance
Tone down the whole scheme to match the matt black.
Bottom line for any bike decoration is its all in the eye of the beholder. Some will like it, some won't. The important thing is if you like it, do it. Assuming you are using vinyl graphics, worse case scenario you can rip em off if they turn out pox.
Tone down the whole scheme to match the matt black.
Bottom line for any bike decoration is its all in the eye of the beholder. Some will like it, some won't. The important thing is if you like it, do it. Assuming you are using vinyl graphics, worse case scenario you can rip em off if they turn out pox.
Johno
2013-08-29 18:24:00 UTC
very nice
Duke4Dirk
2013-09-11 22:35:00 UTC
The bike is bad-ass, the stately home is bad-ass. All in all... bad-ass dude!