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Racing Discussion => Racing Discussion => Topic started by: Xian_13 on January 29, 2006, 07:19:58 AM

Title: Body work opinions?
Post by: Xian_13 on January 29, 2006, 07:19:58 AM
I really need to get off my but and get the bike ready for racing.

I have opted to get new skin, instead of repainting the old ones.

So, what Skins do you preffer?
What about their Price, flexiblity, how well do they crash... and how well do they take repairs?



Thanx
XIII (https://www.ccsforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clicksmilies.com%2Fs0105%2Fhuepfen%2Fjumping-smiley-027.gif&hash=300f6aea93eed8e763bba09626fb9d6fec36e08e)
Title: Re: Body work opinions?
Post by: spyderchick on January 29, 2006, 07:27:45 AM
Sharkskinz, pricey, crash great (they don't shatter into a zillion pieces) and repair well.
Title: Re: Body work opinions?
Post by: LMsports on January 29, 2006, 07:44:52 AM
Sharkskinz are great, but Armour Bodies won the bodywork comparison test over them in Roadracing World. Armour Bodies and GP composites are both great and both have better price points than Sharkskinz. I can get you some killer pricing on any of the above.
Title: Re: Body work opinions?
Post by: Xian_13 on January 29, 2006, 07:50:02 AM
And how many Sets of tires will the Armour Bodies or the GP composites cost me?


XIII
Title: Re: Body work opinions?
Post by: MELK-MAN on January 29, 2006, 08:01:25 AM
Godfather.. $400, not sharkskinz but 1/2 the price. Fit/quality is alot better than it was last year.
Title: Re: Body work opinions?
Post by: LMsports on January 29, 2006, 08:13:06 AM
For most sets you are looking at 799 for Armour, and 650 for GP...both shipped.
Title: Re: Body work opinions?
Post by: K3 Chris Onwiler on January 29, 2006, 08:31:56 AM
Hotbodies! ;D  They crack when you install them, warp when you paint them, and explode on impact!  What more could you ask for? ;D

BTW, To let you know just how much I don't like Hotbodies, I just broke my #1 rule of never dissing a product on a public forum.... :-[ :-X
Title: Re: Body work opinions?
Post by: K3 Chris Onwiler on January 29, 2006, 08:32:55 AM
QuoteAnd how many Sets of tires will the Armour Bodies or the GP composites cost me?


XIII
Looks like a bit less than two sets to me....
Title: Re: Body work opinions?
Post by: spyderchick on January 29, 2006, 08:42:09 AM
QuoteHotbodies! ;D  They crack when you install them, warp when you paint them, and explode on impact!  What more could you ask for? ;D

BTW, To let you know just how much I don't like Hotbodies, I just broke my #1 rule of never dissing a product on a public forum.... :-[ :-X


Hey Chris, don't beat around the bush, just tell us how you feel.  ::) ;)
Title: Re: Body work opinions?
Post by: Rick Beggs on January 29, 2006, 01:01:20 PM
godfather
fits
cheap
painters like it
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Title: Re: Body work opinions?
Post by: Woofentino Pugrossi on January 29, 2006, 02:09:03 PM
I had Multi-tech on my F2. Fitted great, took paint good and held up to alot of abuse. Best of all they were only $425. Sadly the factory had a fire and is no longer in business. :(
Title: Re: Body work opinions?
Post by: oldguy on January 29, 2006, 03:03:00 PM
Does anyone specialize in FIXING crashed bodywork? I'm finding I'm not very good at it.
Title: Re: Body work opinions?
Post by: CCS765 on January 29, 2006, 03:33:12 PM
QuoteDoes anyone specialize in FIXING crashed bodywork? I'm finding I'm not very good at it.

I have used the Plastic Doctor and had good results.

http://www.theplasticdr.net/
Title: Re: Body work opinions?
Post by: Jeff on January 30, 2006, 04:18:22 AM
It depends on what you desire in a set of bodywork.

For EASY crash repair and good durability in crashes, you can't beat the high end stuff.

For the price, godfather is probably the best alternative out there.

I've run both (high end and el-cheapo), and this year I will be running a couple of sets of Godfather.

Thusfar I'm pretty impressed with the finish & fitment of it.  Will let you know how it crashes sometime this season...
Title: Re: Body work opinions?
Post by: Scotty Ryan on January 30, 2006, 05:41:07 AM
I have used Hotbodies - GP composites and now Sebimoto.....I ran the Hotbodies in 04' on my SV 650, I thought the stuff was junk - Didn't fit together correctly - Paint cracked - thin like paper and didn't crash well at all(I hear the new stuff is much better quality) - But the price was cheap.. The GP composites was a step up, the cost was a bit more - fit and finish was better then the Hotbodies - took paint well - and crashed very well (for those of you who know me, I was on the ground more then I should have been this year), I only used one set the entire season and currently am having the set repaired and painted so I can sell the bike. This season I am running SebiMoto from YoYoDyne on the new Yami....My team has used this plastic in the past with rave reviews, the stuff DOES cost more, but then again you get what you pay for - the quality and fit and finish are superb, no monkeying around to line things up - drill and go, reinforced mounting points, very strong yet flexiable - in all honesty the finish is so good on this stuff that if you wanted to go the cheap/lazy route you could throw some stickers or a tapeworks kit on and be golden......To my knowledge this stuff is only found at YoYoDyne, they import it to the US of A, Same stuff the Factory teams use in World Supersport and WSBK - oh and the kit came with an fairing bracket - quality piece as well....... Just my two cents              
Title: Re: Body work opinions?
Post by: dave_anderson on January 30, 2006, 06:16:51 AM
godfather is the best for the money, if your in the SE or FL regions you can pick it up at the race and save the shipping cost.
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