Pit-Tek race body work (Updated, day 3)

Jetbdude · 12-26-2006, 06:54 PM

Installation, Day 1.

WOW! what a POS kit! I was not expecting much for the price but I'm concerned that a company has the right to sell this kind of stuff. I'm pretty good with fiberglass, so I did not want to pay the extra $ for the SHARKSKINZ - but if you want a set of fairings that fit easily, stay away from pit-tek! I'm still happy with my purchase as I enjoy working on the bike, but a lot of fitting and buffing is involved.

Here are some pictures of what I did today.

The pre-drilled holes were so far off the mark that I just got rid of them. I'll have to make new tabs tomorrow. Here's the way the tail fit if I had used the pre-drilled holes.

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Here's how far off-set it was

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I had to make a bracket for the tail section, as there was only 2 screws holding it. It was also necessary to get rid of all the plastic in the factory sub-frame for the tail section to slide into place. It's OK, but I'll have to come up with something to hold the battery in place....

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The fuel tank was OK.. Just a little sanding here and there and voilà! I'll grab more pics tomorrow.

Jetbdude · 12-26-2006, 06:55 PM

Day 2:

Going well. Everything is on the bike. Looks like the front fender came from another bike.... Doesn't fit well at all. I also had to get rid of the coolant overflow tank for the upper to fit

I'm happy with the fit of the tail section AFTER the modification I made to it

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Tomorrow I should be done with the fine tuning and I'll be ready for paint. I think the biggest challenge will be the battery holding bracket I'll have to come up with....

Jetbdude · 12-26-2006, 06:55 PM

Day 3:

OK, I'm done.
Overall assessment- Well, you get what you pay for. I think that the price is right. For 375$ I got EVERYTHING, tank cover included. I think that the SHARKSKINZ are around $1000 CA without the tank cover.

I had to re-glass some tabs to secure the tail section in place. I made a small bracket to hold my PC3 and speedo healer. All I need to do now is figure out something for the battery. I'll work on that next week.

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I re-glassed all the areas around the attachment points, just to add some thickness and make sure it would hold up. I don't think it was absolutely necessary, but better safe than sorry. The front fender did require reinforcement..... nothing major but if you don't do fiberglass I don't recommend you getting this brand of fairing kit.

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Next, PAINT!

phobe · 12-26-2006, 07:08 PM

Wow, sure glad I bought Sharkskinz. :P

I kept my stock battery box / inner cowl but I had to hacksaw off the right-side "wing".

If I trip over a pile of money in the near future I'd like to buy the HRC subframe / battery box combo. They go for about $800USD

Jetbdude · 12-26-2006, 07:56 PM

I'm still glad I got these. I like working on the bike and also like having 700 $ in my pocket....

I thought about cutting the "wings" but I'd rather have the possibility of putting the bike in stock trim without having to explain anything to a potential buyer...

Kawboy69 · 12-26-2006, 09:44 PM

Looking good..

Kawboy69 · 12-26-2006, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetbdude

I'm still glad I got these. I like working on the bike and also like having 700 $ in my pocket....

I thought about cutting the "wings" but I'd rather have the possibility of putting the bike in stock trim without having to explain anything to a potential buyer...

Amen brother...

nhfirefighter13 · 12-26-2006, 09:54 PM

2-up at Grattans gonna be a bitch.

Jetbdude · 12-27-2006, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nhfirefighter13

2-up at Grattans gonna be a bitch.

I'm guessing a 10 minute job to fit the old tail section and Veronique seat in place

Jetbdude · 12-27-2006, 05:12 PM

Updated second post.

Jetbdude · 12-31-2006, 04:24 PM

Updated third post

CBRVFR · 12-31-2006, 05:34 PM

Good report!

Hammer · 12-31-2006, 05:40 PM

From your post, it seems alot like the Godfather skins on Kawboy's bike. They will work with some work. Looks good though. Are you going to paint then yourself or send them off to be painted?

Jetbdude · 12-31-2006, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBRVFR

Good report!

Thanks, and thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hammer

From your post, it seems alot like the Godfather skins on Kawboy's bike. They will work with some work. Looks good though. Are you going to paint then yourself or send them off to be painted?

I'm going to paint them myself at the factory (boat). I'm hopping to do it in 2 or 3 weeks from now.

Hammer · 12-31-2006, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetbdude

I'm going to paint them myself at the factory (boat). I'm hopping to do it in 2 or 3 weeks from now.

You should do one of those Glitter paint jobs like bass boats have.

RAH-VFR · 12-31-2006, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetbdude

I'm still glad I got these. I like working on the bike ..

Just like a fiberglass boat.

Seeing how far off the fiberglass was in the pics reminds me the guy, Canadian guy, who took his TV in for repair becuse all of the shows were 10 minutes late.

So take that bike back to Honda they got all of the mounts in wrong.

NorthernRR · 12-31-2006, 07:18 PM

Nice review JBD, Looks like I will be buying something other than that stuff as I have NO idea how to make Fiberglass work right... Unless you want a "side job" next time you are in penetang?

Good price though.

Jetbdude · 12-31-2006, 07:40 PM

Northern, I heard Armour Bodies is doing good product and they are in Ontario, so you'd save on custom...

Armour Bodies Inc. - Integrity - Flexibility - Strength

NorthernRR · 01-01-2007, 05:21 AM

Cool thnaks for the heads up.

I'll look into them.

Leelover · 01-01-2007, 08:08 PM

Good work, jetb!
Other than the hole alignment issues, how would you rate the body work?
Is it good structurally? Are you filling and sanding much for paint prep?

Jetbdude · 01-01-2007, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leelover

Good work, jetb!
Other than the hole alignment issues, how would you rate the body work?
Is it good structurally? Are you filling and sanding much for paint prep?

I would rate them...... 3 out of 10.... because of the price....

Again, it all depends what you are looking for. If you're are willing to work A FEW DAYS just to put them on the bike, re-glass some section and sand some other... well it's a good deal.

If you are looking for bolt on parts then, NO!!!!

I'm not even sure the they would hold up good in a crash.... But I don't really want to find out.

No filling was required except for a small area on the tail section. As far as sanding goes, well I had to sand the bad primer job they did, but that took only 2 hours.

Jetbdude · 01-26-2007, 10:14 AM

Well, I'm reconsidering installing the race body work after all..... I just called my insurance company and I can have FULL coverage on track days, as long as I'm not "racing". I'm afraid that if something happen and that the bike is set-up with race fairing, numbers and everything that they will just tell me to forget about it .....

I might just keep the repsol fairing on and if I crash claim it to the insurance... Not sure what to do anymore....

phobe · 01-26-2007, 11:12 AM

I don't think that's a real concern.

Use the race fairings because they're easier to put on and take off so it's easier to work on the bikes.

bda116 · 01-26-2007, 11:29 AM

Yeah, the fairings on your bike don't constitute racing. It would be quite simple to prove whether the event was a sanctioned, timed race or just simply a track day or school.
They should be happier with the fiberglass as it would cost less to replace than the OEM units.

If your policy specifically states you are covered on the track for any activity other than racing, you'll be fine.

12-26-2006, 06:54 PM	#1
Jetbdude Every man's dream Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,468	Pit-Tek race body work (Updated, day 3) Installation, Day 1. WOW! what a POS kit! I was not expecting much for the price but I'm concerned that a company has the right to sell this kind of stuff. I'm pretty good with fiberglass, so I did not want to pay the extra $ for the SHARKSKINZ - but if you want a set of fairings that fit easily, stay away from pit-tek! I'm still happy with my purchase as I enjoy working on the bike, but a lot of fitting and buffing is involved. Here are some pictures of what I did today. The pre-drilled holes were so far off the mark that I just got rid of them. I'll have to make new tabs tomorrow. Here's the way the tail fit if I had used the pre-drilled holes. Here's how far off-set it was I had to make a bracket for the tail section, as there was only 2 screws holding it. It was also necessary to get rid of all the plastic in the factory sub-frame for the tail section to slide into place. It's OK, but I'll have to come up with something to hold the battery in place.... The fuel tank was OK.. Just a little sanding here and there and voilà! I'll grab more pics tomorrow. Last edited by Jetbdude; 12-31-2006 at 04:24 PM.

12-26-2006, 06:55 PM	#2
Jetbdude Every man's dream Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,468	Re: Pit-Tek race body work Day 2: Going well. Everything is on the bike. Looks like the front fender came from another bike.... Doesn't fit well at all. I also had to get rid of the coolant overflow tank for the upper to fit I'm happy with the fit of the tail section AFTER the modification I made to it Tomorrow I should be done with the fine tuning and I'll be ready for paint. I think the biggest challenge will be the battery holding bracket I'll have to come up with.... Last edited by CBRVFR; 12-27-2006 at 06:44 PM.

12-26-2006, 06:55 PM	#3
Jetbdude Every man's dream Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,468	Re: Pit-Tek race body work Day 3: OK, I'm done. Overall assessment- Well, you get what you pay for. I think that the price is right. For 375$ I got EVERYTHING, tank cover included. I think that the SHARKSKINZ are around $1000 CA without the tank cover. I had to re-glass some tabs to secure the tail section in place. I made a small bracket to hold my PC3 and speedo healer. All I need to do now is figure out something for the battery. I'll work on that next week. I re-glassed all the areas around the attachment points, just to add some thickness and make sure it would hold up. I don't think it was absolutely necessary, but better safe than sorry. The front fender did require reinforcement..... nothing major but if you don't do fiberglass I don't recommend you getting this brand of fairing kit. Next, PAINT! Last edited by CBRVFR; 12-31-2006 at 05:33 PM.

12-26-2006, 07:08 PM	#4
phobe circa 1970 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,634	Re: Pit-Tek race body work Wow, sure glad I bought Sharkskinz. :P I kept my stock battery box / inner cowl but I had to hacksaw off the right-side "wing". If I trip over a pile of money in the near future I'd like to buy the HRC subframe / battery box combo. They go for about $800USD __________________ Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc

12-26-2006, 07:56 PM	#5
Jetbdude Every man's dream Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,468	Re: Pit-Tek race body work I'm still glad I got these. I like working on the bike and also like having 700 $ in my pocket.... I thought about cutting the "wings" but I'd rather have the possibility of putting the bike in stock trim without having to explain anything to a potential buyer... Last edited by CBRVFR; 12-26-2006 at 08:23 PM.

12-26-2006, 09:44 PM	#6
Kawboy69 GodSpeed my friend ! Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Daytona Beach, Florida Age: 39 Bike(s): 2004 ZX-10R Posts: 234	Re: Pit-Tek race body work Looking good..

12-26-2006, 09:54 PM	#8
nhfirefighter13 Whales are fast! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,031 Images: 58	Re: Pit-Tek race body work 2-up at Grattans gonna be a bitch. __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "If thou hast not a sword, sell thy cloak and buy one." -Luke 22:36

12-27-2006, 05:12 PM	#10
Jetbdude Every man's dream Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,468	Re: Pit-Tek race body work (Updated, day 2) Updated second post.

12-31-2006, 04:24 PM	#11
Jetbdude Every man's dream Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,468	Re: Pit-Tek race body work (Updated, day 3) Updated third post

12-31-2006, 05:34 PM	#12
CBRVFR Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 55 Bike(s): VFR750 SV650 TZ250 Posts: 5,031	Re: Pit-Tek race body work (Updated, day 3) Good report! __________________ "...the TV also never took away the screwdriver and shoved it up the repairman's ass." Our own Mr.2nd Amendment, explaining the difference. Perfectly. Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant

12-31-2006, 05:40 PM	#13
Hammer For Sale Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 4,894 Images: 1	Re: Pit-Tek race body work (Updated, day 3) From your post, it seems alot like the Godfather skins on Kawboy's bike. They will work with some work. Looks good though. Are you going to paint then yourself or send them off to be painted?

12-31-2006, 07:18 PM	#17
NorthernRR Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 28 Bike(s): 1KRR, VFR, CRF450R, EX500 Posts: 1,399	Re: Pit-Tek race body work (Updated, day 3) Nice review JBD, Looks like I will be buying something other than that stuff as I have NO idea how to make Fiberglass work right... Unless you want a "side job" next time you are in penetang? Good price though. __________________ See you at Indy

12-31-2006, 07:40 PM	#18
Jetbdude Every man's dream Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,468	Re: Pit-Tek race body work (Updated, day 3) Northern, I heard Armour Bodies is doing good product and they are in Ontario, so you'd save on custom... Armour Bodies Inc. - Integrity - Flexibility - Strength

01-01-2007, 05:21 AM	#19
NorthernRR Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 28 Bike(s): 1KRR, VFR, CRF450R, EX500 Posts: 1,399	Re: Pit-Tek race body work (Updated, day 3) Cool thnaks for the heads up. I'll look into them. __________________ See you at Indy

01-01-2007, 08:08 PM	#20
Leelover Remembering RAH-VFR...RIP #20 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Fort Myers, FL Bike(s): 06 FJR1300 & 01 GSXR 750 Posts: 1,473	Re: Pit-Tek race body work (Updated, day 3) Good work, jetb! Other than the hole alignment issues, how would you rate the body work? Is it good structurally? Are you filling and sanding much for paint prep? __________________ "The Father wove the skein of your life a long time ago. Go and hide in a hole if you wish, but you won't live one instant longer. Your fate is fixed. Fear profits a man nothing." Herger the Joyous

01-26-2007, 10:14 AM	#22
Jetbdude Every man's dream Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,468	Re: Pit-Tek race body work (Updated, day 3) Well, I'm reconsidering installing the race body work after all..... I just called my insurance company and I can have FULL coverage on track days, as long as I'm not "racing". I'm afraid that if something happen and that the bike is set-up with race fairing, numbers and everything that they will just tell me to forget about it ..... I might just keep the repsol fairing on and if I crash claim it to the insurance... Not sure what to do anymore....

01-26-2007, 11:12 AM	#23
phobe circa 1970 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,634	Re: Pit-Tek race body work (Updated, day 3) I don't think that's a real concern. Use the race fairings because they're easier to put on and take off so it's easier to work on the bikes. __________________ Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc

01-26-2007, 11:29 AM	#24
bda116 Done. Join Date: 12-17-2006 Bike(s): . Posts: 2,113	Re: Pit-Tek race body work (Updated, day 3) Yeah, the fairings on your bike don't constitute racing. It would be quite simple to prove whether the event was a sanctioned, timed race or just simply a track day or school. They should be happier with the fiberglass as it would cost less to replace than the OEM units. If your policy specifically states you are covered on the track for any activity other than racing, you'll be fine. __________________ "Islam isn't in America to be equal to any other faith, but to become dominant. The Koran should be the highest authority in America, and Islam the only accepted religion on Earth." - Omar M. Ahmad, founding chairman of CAIR.