operationfz
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Post by operationfz on Jan 7, 2017 12:54:59 GMT -7
This section of the FZ-10 drives me crazy due to the unsymmetrical design and void left in the plastics. Does anyone have the means to produce a piece of plastic matching the material and color of the factory plastics? Two holes could be drilled to match the other side for fasteners to hold the new piece in place, maybe two tabs can slip around the side of the radiator. Pics below   |
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operationfz
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Post by operationfz on Jan 7, 2017 13:06:26 GMT -7
You guys pickin up what i'm throwin down?  |
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Post by slv on Jan 7, 2017 13:24:00 GMT -7
You guys pickin up what i'm throwin down? It it would make a good little stash place. |
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jakefromstatefarm
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Post by jakefromstatefarm on Jan 7, 2017 14:35:17 GMT -7
I dig it. If someone can do it I might be interested too. I didn't even notice that on the bike 😂
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Post by tigershark on Jan 7, 2017 17:13:11 GMT -7
Lack of response may be because it's only visible as pictured. Unless you can find someone who actually does this kind of plastic custom work you may have to just live with it. Could be worse. It could be two totally different headlights like the BMW S1000R. I don't like having an ugly catalytic converter, but I'll probably keep it. Forget about it and focus on all the beauty around it. Besides, the best part is the ride.
Cheers!
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spartanadv
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Post by spartanadv on Jan 7, 2017 22:05:00 GMT -7
I'm under the impression it's there for some sort of aerodynamics vs esthetics. I wouldn't want to roll the dice changing that necessarily unless you change the entire front layout.
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operationfz
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Post by operationfz on Jan 8, 2017 10:13:26 GMT -7
LOL come on, adding that piece would make the bike more aerodynamic and help guide more air to the radiator whilst improving the aesthetics and symmetrical design of the bike.
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Post by slv on Jan 8, 2017 11:10:48 GMT -7
The piece on the right (of the bike) covers the radiator overflow tank.. There is no tank on the left side, and no cover.
It takes some effort t make a mold for ABS or polyethylene. If you could get a digital scan of the right-side cover, you could flip it in the software, then have one dogitally printed. It might cost over $100, not counting the scan.
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spartanadv
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Post by spartanadv on Jan 8, 2017 16:50:04 GMT -7
LOL come on, adding that piece would make the bike more aerodynamic and help guide more air to the radiator whilst improving the aesthetics and symmetrical design of the bike. I'm open to seeing what you come up with. Maybe I need to see to understand. |
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Post by tigershark on Jan 8, 2017 22:03:08 GMT -7
The red stripe on the tire is a lot more noticable. Focus on getting rid of the assymetrical stripe and worry less about the missing body feature.
Ride more, worry less ;-)
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operationfz
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Post by operationfz on Jan 9, 2017 5:40:10 GMT -7
The red stripe on the tire is a lot more noticable. Focus on getting rid of the assymetrical stripe and worry less about the missing body feature. Ride more, worry less ;-) I've only had the FZ for a week! |
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Post by tigershark on Jan 9, 2017 7:53:01 GMT -7
Not serious on my part. It took quite a while to rub my stripe off. We've all been there.
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Post by 0002s on Jan 9, 2017 8:03:41 GMT -7
I see this as a great spot to put a black mesh cover w/leds behind it. Red glow would look interesting.
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tonysal
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Post by tonysal on Jan 31, 2017 13:48:28 GMT -7
not sure why you want to add weight TO the bike? I'm always looking at ways to remove weight.
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Post by arcaos84 on Jan 31, 2017 14:16:43 GMT -7
wonder if that reservoir is the sam on the inside of the mounting bracket. Could just buy one of those and put it on the other side, maybe... I dunno.
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pickled1st
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Post by pickled1st on Jun 27, 2018 0:31:25 GMT -7
Old thread but I'm just as annoyed with this as you. Ever find a solution?
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