Just costed replacement OEM sump guard and side plates as mine are getting a bit bashed and I like the idea of anodising them as has been shown in a previous thread. At £250 I was wondering if there is an aftermarket alternative ? Andy
Probably right Bradders but I do like to keep the bike looking nice. If I can't unscrew the 3 horizontal exhaust header studs that snapped it may be academic as the funds will have to go on drilling out and fitting helicoil inserts. Andy
? you can buy a helicoil kit from RS for £30 all you need to do is drill it straight. Buy Thread Repair Kits Recoil 18 Piece M6 x 1 Thread Repair Kit Recoil 35068 online from RS for next day delivery.
I have the Ilmberger carbon bellypan. It's been on for 3 years and has stood up well, despite being impaled by a 9" screwdriver a couple of years back - seems the A34 has some unusual road debris.
The anodised layer is so thin (microns) that every blemish will show still.........being much thicker powder coat is a much better option, I recently stripped the original powder coating I had had done on my belly pan parts, quick rub down with wet 'n' dry to take off the proud edges on some stone strikes and with a new powder coat finish it looks damned good again. Yes an anodised surface won't chip like powder coat can but stone strikes will still 'pierce' through to the silver alloy below so with time you'll still end up with the tetley tea bag look! lol
Seems a bit of a myth about anodising being durable,the belly pan on my pp is chipped to hell,as stated powder coat is a lot more durable.Coating - Redditch Shotblasting Co Ltd ,the owners are bikers and Dave owns a multi gt.
You'll also get a more uniform coating with Powder as if the Aluminum is slightly different or well worn the anodizing wont cover up the imperfections as well.
Surely the cure is to stop the stone chips, fit a fender extender ? My bikes done just over 4000 miles and the belly pan isn't too bad
Anyone tried plasti dip from a rattle can ? Looking across several motorcycle forums it seems to be all the rage and is being used on belly pans amongst other things. Dries matt black and is silicon based, can be peeled off and renewed as and when with minimal effort.
I might need to give him a call or email as my powder coating chap has left the business and i think they might be shutting down, just what i needed this late in to my new paint job.
Highly recommend Bettablast where I got mine anodised (still looking fine from a distance, I'll take a few more pictures for you), they were quick, great quality and do a range of finishes BettaBlast | HOME | Quality blasting. Superior coating. BettaBlast - Shiremoor, United Kingdom - Local Business | Facebook PS I got secondhand parts on ebay and they cleaned up a treat.
Followed the advice and invested £20 with my local powder coater and I am really pleased with the final effect. Thank you for the advice guys, much appreciated. Andy
