10-Year Anniversary Freshen-up

ROADTOAD1340 said:
I personally would not risk buying anything from Motocomposites , I have a friend with bad experience , so that is enough for me not to risk such an experience . Plenty of good quality carbon fiber bodywork manufacturers worldwide to choose from .
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Like who? BTW: I'm not spending $4K on fairings. They responded to my inquiry and told me that I get 7% off on orders over $2,500, which I mistakenly took for the set was $2,500. As you can see by my post it's more like $5K without a tank cover (which they don't make anymore).
 
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fallenarch said:
Like who? BTW: I'm not spending $4K on fairings. They responded to my inquiry and told me that I get 7% off on orders over $2,500, which I mistakenly took for the set was $2,500. As you can see by my post it's more like $5K without a tank cover (which they don't make anymore).
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Hahaha , calm down buddy , I just stated I personally don't recomend that company . There are some Japanese manufacturers , that make some real nice carbon bodywork pieces for Busa , but not cheap as you would expect . If you want carbon , you will pay for the privilege , if you find it way to expensive for full carbon bodywork , like myself , you won't .... do whatever makes you happy , pretty simple mate !!
 
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Hahaha , calm down buddy , I just stated I personally don't recomend that company . There are some Japanese manufacturers , that make some real nice carbon bodywork pieces for Busa , but not cheap as you would expect . If you want carbon , you will pay for the privilege , if you find it way to expensive for full carbon bodywork , like myself , you won't .... do whatever makes you happy , pretty simple mate !!
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Believe me buddy I'm calm. Just trying to look at options while I'm waiting to do the mock up of the side panel with my original concept. I ordered BMW paint to match exactly so we'll see if that can work. This is a tough part of the build because I'm trying to find the right statement when frankly, I don't want to make a statement. It's a fine line between just right and too much. The CF I saw was a perfect accent with the blue but my initial reaction to cover the whole bike I that was going to actually be too much. So I'm looking for someone else who will do Busa parts in the blue CF. That's all I was asking and it's a serious question - looking for the best of the CF guys.
 
fallenarch said:
Believe me buddy I'm calm. Just trying to look at options while I'm waiting to do the mock up of the side panel with my original concept. I ordered BMW paint to match exactly so we'll see if that can work. This is a tough part of the build because I'm trying to find the right statement when frankly, I don't want to make a statement. It's a fine line between just right and too much. The CF I saw was a perfect accent with the blue but my initial reaction to cover the whole bike I that was going to actually be too much. So I'm looking for someone else who will do Busa parts in the blue CF. That's all I was asking and it's a serious question - looking for the best of the CF guys.
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I don't know about this recent colors , but A-Tech black diamond series , Carbony do full sets of Busa , SSK , Cleverwolf , Nexray do bits and pieces . Cleverwolf do an interesting plastic re shaped profile to go along with a 1000 tail piece for Busa .
I personally love CF , and full bodywork has always appealed to me , but just the fact that in my experience of a 20 kmph drop and also a standstill drop , the risk of damage and cost to replace is not really worth it imho .
I have always replace my bodywork with OEM , and although again not cheap , it is always of a good standard an fitment familiar .
Are you still planning on riding track days , if so , ease of replacement might be a factor as well .
You will always be looking at top dollar outlay for CF , especially Busa Gen 2 which would be rare order for full stock bodywork equivalent . Most of these manufacturers have to make it as its ordered , unless perhaps drag race extended tails in CF , which possibly have more potential orders .
Good luck , if you get a great priced deal , I think more people will be interested !!
 
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I seriously doubt I will go to the track again. With heart issues that is not a likely trip I will be making. If I were going to the track I would get track skins or just use my current OEMs. We'll see what comes up. I'm not really a CF junkie, it's nice but it's an acquired taste. But in the blue twill it was very impressive, but I think now that all that blue might be to much. I do love titanium though, even though I don't have any on the bike right now. Maybe I need to keep my OEM's and add Ti bolts everywhere.
 
fallenarch said:
I seriously doubt I will go to the track again. With heart issues that is not a likely trip I will be making. If I were going to the track I would get track skins or just use my current OEMs. We'll see what comes up. I'm not really a CF junkie, it's nice but it's an acquired taste. But in the blue twill it was very impressive, but I think now that all that blue might be to much. I do love titanium though, even though I don't have any on the bike right now. Maybe I need to keep my OEM's and add Ti bolts everywhere.
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Careful, @c10 and @jeffgordons24 will get you hooked.....
I love the way the blue carbon BSTs look, but I think you're right, for bodywork it would be overwhelming.
 
fallenarch said:
I seriously doubt I will go to the track again. With heart issues that is not a likely trip I will be making. If I were going to the track I would get track skins or just use my current OEMs. We'll see what comes up. I'm not really a CF junkie, it's nice but it's an acquired taste. But in the blue twill it was very impressive, but I think now that all that blue might be to much. I do love titanium though, even though I don't have any on the bike right now. Maybe I need to keep my OEM's and add Ti bolts everywhere.
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Yeah , I won't be track daying this Busa either , mine will stay street ridden and I will try to preserve it as best I can .
Titanium will add a nice quality look to anywhere they are fitted , and the bonus of weight loss is most desirable . Great fun swapping out your old fasteners and axles for ti Willie , you will not regret investing in this enhanced close inspection detail !!
 
ROADTOAD1340 said:
I personally would not risk buying anything from Motocomposites , I have a friend with bad experience , so that is enough for me not to risk such an experience . Plenty of good quality carbon fiber bodywork manufacturers worldwide to choose from .
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I have used motocomposites for my Busa and a few other items I have been pretty happy. My dash fairings are made by motocomposites.


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