View Full Version : Undertray Project -friday Afternoon
Well,
i was fed up with all the people who say they couldent see my rear indicators so project remedy commenced.
I had a couple of options/ Do i remove the undertray and get a new one?
add the new indicators on the tail tidy but keep the roca tray indicators as well?
Remove the roca indicators, fill smooth blend in and spray, then fit the new indicators on the tial tidy.So option 3 is what i went with. Few piccies. Nothing special but Id like to share with you all :)
bike pre project remedy
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii317/rossbarrett/02022008134.jpg
Undertray removed
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii317/rossbarrett/07032008202.jpg
filled in twice. Sanded and polished sander to get a smooth effect
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii317/rossbarrett/07032008206.jpg
3 coats of paint and finished.
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii317/rossbarrett/07032008214.jpg
just have the tail tidy to make at work Monday for the indicators then i can fit. Project complete
Managed to belnd in the paint with spray mixed by halfords. Quite a good match also!
Total cost was ?19.46
Any comments?
Wideboy
07-03-08, 06:01 PM
ok i suppose, for a pointy ;)
what filler did you use my good man??
I used 2. I used a p40 to fill the hole, then a p38 to achieve a smooth finish.
You can do mine for me when i get it!
Looks like a good finish.
You can do mine for me when i get it!
Looks like a good finish.
lol. if u lived nearer enough i would!
at least now i know it can be done. Post up some pics of the tail tidy when its done, any idea's on how its gonna be?
Ok, I've got to ask. Either your camera is a bit weird, or has your SV been resprayed? The blue just doesn't look 'right'. I've thought that every time I've seen a pic of it.
Is it just me?
Ok, I've got to ask. Either your camera is a bit weird, or has your SV been resprayed? The blue just doesn't look 'right'. I've thought that every time I've seen a pic of it.
Is it just me?
I know what you mean, i think the same everytime i see it!
It seems too blue
sv_rider1990
07-03-08, 08:42 PM
Very Well polished?? The top pic looks normal to me
DarrenSV650S
07-03-08, 08:43 PM
How easy was it to get a smooth finish with the filler? Were you experienced at it or a numpty like me;)
How easy was it to get a smooth finish with the filler? Were you experienced at it or a numpty like me;)
i was a complete numpty.
I just took my time with it. I also used the black and decker mouse with polishing sand paper on for about 30 mins solid and kept it wet. The finish was superb after!
Ok, I've got to ask. Either your camera is a bit weird, or has your SV been resprayed? The blue just doesn't look 'right'. I've thought that every time I've seen a pic of it.
Is it just me?
No repsray lissa, just hard work on the elbows. Its just polished alot, Twice this week in fact ive had the polish out!
I will take some new photos with a differnt camera see if they make a difference
at least now i know it can be done. Post up some pics of the tail tidy when its done, any idea's on how its gonna be?
Im just going to make a bracket for the indicators behind the number plate. Thats all really
I'll have to have a look later, as work does not allow, unless I see the bike first.
El Saxo
08-03-08, 10:46 PM
Methinks I'll be doing this as soon as I have the time! It'll be a damn sight cheaper than buying a new undertray...
Can you just put the filler straight into the hole left by the indicators or did you have to use some mesh or something for the filler to hold onto?
Methinks I'll be doing this as soon as I have the time! It'll be a damn sight cheaper than buying a new undertray...
Can you just put the filler straight into the hole left by the indicators or did you have to use some mesh or something for the filler to hold onto?
i used double sided sticky tape on the back of the hole and filled onto that.
The tape just peels clean of the filler once dry!
That undertray is the same one manufactured by Ermax for the K3. Either Roca made it and Ermax bought them to sell as their own, or the other way around.
Either way - be very very careful of it. Mine was made of brittle low quality plastic. On the one hand it will damage your brake lights, on the other, it will fatigue and snap.
I complained to Ermax, they gave me some money off the new version which they market for the K4 onwards. It fits the K3 perfectly but obviously addresses the quality and design of the original. It was better plastic, and better designed.
However, mine's just broken again. I won't be getting another. it's rather dangerous having your number plate dragging over your rear wheel.
That undertray is the same one manufactured by Ermax for the K3. Either Roca made it and Ermax bought them to sell as their own, or the other way around.
Either way - be very very careful of it. Mine was made of brittle low quality plastic. On the one hand it will damage your brake lights, on the other, it will fatigue and snap.
I complained to Ermax, they gave me some money off the new version which they market for the K4 onwards. It fits the K3 perfectly but obviously addresses the quality and design of the original. It was better plastic, and better designed.
However, mine's just broken again. I won't be getting another. it's rather dangerous having your number plate dragging over your rear wheel.
i must admit, that the plastic seems to be quite tough on this tray. It does not seem to be cheap or brittle. Has quite a bit of flex in it
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