Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 999 / 749 > Race Products fairing - belly pan update

[HW]

As many of you will know. I was responsible for butchering a Race Products belly pan to make it fit on my 749S.

Those nice chaps at RP sent me another one so I could try again, and this time I have made it fit with only a few minor mods.

I have still had to cut a slot in the bottom for the exhaust, but I can see that the fibreglass has "slumped" along the bottom and hardered like that so if it was in the intended shape it would have been OK. I cut a slot for the sidestand this time instead of hacking a section away, having measured the dimensions of the original one relative to the floor and the rear axle.

It is still a bit tight around the oil cooler, where the Dzus fastener rivot touches, but it is possible to get it all together.

[Edited on 6-5-2005 by HW]

[Felix]

Looks good. How many more things do you need to get sorted before the trackday on Monday?? Are you going to make it?

[HW]

Originally posted by Felix
Looks good. How many more things do you need to get sorted before the trackday on Monday?? Are you going to make it?

I shall be there. I had the old belly pan that I used at Cadwell on Good Friday anyway. The coil seems to be working now but I will check that out this evening and tomorrow. Intention is to go to Congleton on SUnday so as long as nothing ELSE happens I shall be at Cadwell on Monday. Look forward to seeing you there.

I only really posted this because I had ****ged off the RP belly pan so much and posted pics of how it was butchered. Thought I would put the record straight, even if it is still not "perfect".


[Edited on 6-5-2005 by HW]

[Felix]

That's the crux with just about every track body work kit. They ALL need "adjusting", some more than others. The only one I found fit straight out-of-the-box is the Ducati's Aviofibre stuff, but that cost slightly more. Good stuff, though.

You might want to "borrow" a spare coil for Monday, just in case.

[HW]

Originally posted by Felix
You might want to "borrow" a spare coil for Monday, just in case.

Nice idea. Not something I am likely to be able to get hold of though. At least I will have the bike on a trailer so I will get home, unlike Sunday's jaunt to Congleton.

I have a paintjob lined up for the white track fairing soon. There is a local guy who inports/restores Ducati racing singles (150cc/175cc), and also happens to be a vehicle body sprayer as a trade. Handy!

[chris.p]

Originally posted by HW
As many of you will know. I was responsible for butchering a Race Products belly pan to make it fit on my 749S.

Those nice chaps at RP sent me another one so I could try again, and this time I have made it fit with only a few minor mods.

I have still had to cut a slot in the bottom for the exhaust, but I can see that the fibreglass has "slumped" along the bottom and hardered like that so if it was in the intended shape it would have been OK. I cut a slot for the sidestand this time instead of hacking a section away, having measured the dimensions of the original one relative to the floor and the rear axle.

It is still a bit tight around the oil cooler, where the Dzus fastener rivot touches, but it is possible to get it all together.

[Edited on 6-5-2005 by HW]

Once you are happy with what you have done, why not pop it down to dave at H.C.Racetech ( just outside lincoln)

http://www.hcracetech.co.uk/

He will make a mould from it & hey presto you have a replacement that will fit first time


Chris.

[Carbon749]

Might be worth while checking out Ian at QB carbon. As well as all the carbon work they do glass fibre bodywork as well. They can supply the seats, fairings and belly pans etc as per the items you have but with a red gell coat that buffs up quite nice ... a few decals and they look great.

Mention Mark, carbon 749 and DSC and they should look after you.


http://www.worldofqbcarbon.com/welcome/welcome.htm

[HW]

Originally posted by chris.p

Once you are happy with what you have done, why not pop it down to dave at H.C.Racetech ( just outside lincoln)

http://www.hcracetech.co.uk/

He will make a mould from it & hey presto you have a replacement that will fit first time


Chris.

GOod idea. Not heard of them .... I'll make a not though.

[HW]

Originally posted by Carbon749
Might be worth while checking out Ian at QB carbon. As well as all the carbon work they do glass fibre bodywork as well. They can supply the seats, fairings and belly pans etc as per the items you have but with a red gell coat that buffs up quite nice ... a few decals and they look great.

Mention Mark, carbon 749 and DSC and they should look after you.


http://www.worldofqbcarbon.com/welcome/welcome.htm

Ah right. Probably a bit late for me on that. I've got bodywork that fits the bike now so I couldn't justify changing it .. not this year anyway.

Mind you ... one of the side air deflectors came adrift today at Cadwell, the threaded boss came out of the fibreglass. It was flapping around at the top .. saw it out the corner of my eye just as the marshalls started waving and pointing at me.

Ain't gaffer tape amazing?

[chris.p]

Originally posted by HW

Ah right. Probably a bit late for me on that. I've got bodywork that fits the bike now so I couldn't justify changing it .. not this year anyway.

Mind you ... one of the side air deflectors came adrift today at Cadwell, the threaded boss came out of the fibreglass. It was flapping around at the top .. saw it out the corner of my eye just as the marshalls started waving and pointing at me.

Ain't gaffer tape amazing?

Run it round to Dave, I am sure he will fix it for you, spends half his time repairing & sorting race products stuff.


Chris.