belly pan / cowl install, w /pics - Ducati.ms

v12gte · Apr 26th, 2010, 3:17 pm

Lots of overdue work from the office and being behind on family obligations created a situation where I chucked it all aside, and spent a couple of quality hours in the garage.

While the price was a fairly reasonable 109 euros, the shipping was a bit of a shocker. I swallowed hard, and ordered, anyway. The belly pan came in gray, so I ordered some "Hypermotard paint" from colorrite.com. It matched OK, but I probably should have done 2 more coats and some polishing to get the same gloss, but it looks OK. Install was simple. 4 clips were included, but one had to improvise on the hardware. I have not road tested it yet, and I am a little concerned about the finish, so close to the exhaust, but I think it kinda completes the bike, making it look slightly less naked.

Vendor page for part is here
http://www.trenditaly.com/belly-pan-...d-p-10789.html

http://www.ducati.ms/forums/attachme...1&d=1272311837

disgo duc · Apr 26th, 2010, 8:29 pm

looks good ...for the heat problem being close to the exhaust you can try some adhesive heat barrier by cool it products thats what i did for my carbon lower cowl and it works great.

Tard · Apr 26th, 2010, 8:46 pm

Hmmm, I don't know if it's working for me.
It's definitely changed the look of the bike but don't know if it's in a good way.
Maybe it's too red, and black may have been a better colour for the pan? Don't know.
Just my opinion.

Blorton · Apr 26th, 2010, 8:51 pm

I like it! It complements the beak, in a way.

v12gte · Apr 26th, 2010, 9:28 pm

thanks for the tip on the adhesive heat shiled. pep boys and autozone did not have it, so I ordered it online:

http://www.shopatron.com/products/pr...3575/681.0.1.1

Quote:

Originally Posted by disgo duc

looks good ...for the heat problem being close to the exhaust you can try some adhesive heat barrier by cool it products thats what i did for my carbon lower cowl and it works great.

Motoman_AZ · Apr 26th, 2010, 9:49 pm

It really balances out the bike! Love the look!

hyperdookie · Apr 26th, 2010, 9:56 pm

You need more mirrors.

AXE · Apr 26th, 2010, 11:58 pm

I liked it on my FZ1, but not so much on the Hyper. I think the best thing about the Hyper is the lack of extra stuff that makes other bikes look bulky or covers up the gizmoness.

What matters is you like it. Have fun with the new goods.

Out!

Hyper-Gerry23 · Apr 27th, 2010, 11:55 pm

Naked is goooood...I like it! would look better in Carbon??

v12gte · Apr 28th, 2010, 2:45 pm

LOL !
That is the next project. The Aprilia mirrors were an awesome improvement, and I got the idea from this forum. I have simply been too lazy to remove the factory folding ones. I am thinking a new bar, along with some nice chrome Rizoma reservoirs. For now, the folding mirrors are a nice gas station conversation starter.

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Originally Posted by hyperdookie

You need more mirrors.

And yes, I was trying to "mirror" the red beak, thus the red paint. The shifter side is much less obvious, with the cowl extending a much shorter distance.