bellypans... which one?

Red Fokker · Post by **Red Fokker** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 5:54 pm

I've had a very quick search on this topic but can anybody give their firm opinion on different makes available for the R1100ss? I'm not after the cheapest but not really sure whether I need to run to the expense of carbon fibre as I'd probably get it painted in any case. Just want a reasonably engineered/crafted product.

r550s · Post by **r550s** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 6:35 am

Interested in this question too - a bellypan is on my shopping list. It seems to be a choice between lovely OE carbon fibre at monster money, lovely aftermarket carbon fibre at many hundreds, or just something much cheaper (& heavier) that'll need fitting/finishing & bracketry making - in other words, a 'project'. As ever, it's looking like the 'project' option for me - is there anything (probably on oohbay) that's just too tragic to bother with? thanks. Red Fokker note: I live in yorkshire too & make brackets.

throttlemeister · Post by **throttlemeister** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 7:41 am

Check here:

http://www.motorrad-saering.de/shop/index.php

BCR like stuff at project prices.

Red Fokker · Post by **Red Fokker** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 6:09 pm

looks pretty decent stuff throttlemeister. Anyone know if they have a uk importer?

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 6:14 pm

Probably cheaper just getting it from the German maker?

They look pretty good and not too expensive when you look at the other ones on the market, made out of GF.

Al

(Luckily - I've got a mint spare BCR one for when the one on the bike [18,000 miles] gets chatty

)

r550s · Post by **r550s** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 10:22 am

the saering item looks okay, thing is, I can't read german. Decided to try a real cheapie from oohbay at 52 quid delivered, not expecting much...it's only a bellypan...pass me the black smoothrite

Red Fokker · Post by **Red Fokker** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 8:19 am

let me know how tha gets on wi'it Mr R550s

r550s · Post by **r550s** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 6:57 am

attn red fokker!
40 quid cheapy arrived from germany after 7 days, the fit is close and spot on - no shaping was needed - not what I expected at all!. It looks like a straight copy of the bmw boxercup item. The finish is fine on the sides, but the underneath (which you can't see when fitted) is uneven in places. It is accurately pre-cut for the sidestand, the front 2 vents are cut also. It's certainly not a heavyweight item, but the thickness is nice and consistent. it's even got a bit of reinforcement around the four mounting holes (which are marked, but not pre-drilled.) It needed sanding, but only to remove the moulding marks and key the paint. It looks fine sprayed up, but then again I have used Halfords black plastic bumper paint, which must be about as forgiving as turning the lights off.
There's no brackets at all, but the 4 mounting holes line up well with the centrestand frame holes at the rear, and the 10mm hole through the crankcase just in front of the oil filter. I used a couple of big rubber bungs in the centrestand holes for the back, and I made a couple of 1" dia nylon outriggers for the front. The front might be an inch low, but I don't know whether the OE front bracket is offset to raise the 'pan's mounting holes above the line of the crankcase hole.
...It didn't fall off on the way to work this morning...
You're welcome to come and have a look - I'm sure we've got enough bits left to sort you out with the brackets.

elkesprint · Post by **elkesprint** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 5:33 pm

Nice to here it's a good fit, I am also looking for a bellypan which can be pianted.

Could you post a couple of Pics to go along with description?

It's good to see how it fits and looks when painted up!

Cheers

Elkesprint

Red Fokker · Post by **Red Fokker** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 6:55 pm

Sounds good r550. I'd definitely be interested in seeing it - either in the flesh or by photo (que the double entendres...). Which german ebayer did you buy it from? Can anyone tell me how the official boxercup belly pan is mounted?

r550s · Post by **r550s** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 8:41 pm

have got pics, dunno how to post them...any ideas?

soggybottoms · Post by **soggybottoms** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:10 pm

upload to something like photobucket then copy the Img links into your message

play with it a bit and you'll get it to work

r550s · Post by **r550s** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:07 am

'play with it a bit and you'll get it to work'

...thanks for the advice - I'll try it tonight when I'll have some privacy and no disturbances.

...It worked last time, ahem!

r550s · Post by **r550s** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 5:40 pm

if this works i'll...etc etc [img][img]http://www.pixilive.com/uploads/20071002/100_07895373.JPG[/img][/img]

throttlemeister · Post by **throttlemeister** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:29 pm

Forget the bellypan, what brakes are that??