Scuffed Heel Protectors [Archive] - SV650.org

COLZO

26-03-09, 12:29 AM

My heel protectors are getting quite badly scuffed and looking a bit tired now. I'm sure I read about carbon fibre covers you can get as I don't want to go down the mirror finish polishing route. Any info much appreciated.

Mr_Chin

26-03-09, 07:26 AM

IMO I think that CF parts are very tacky (not on all bikes, I rather like the CF parts on the Gixxers). Why not spray them with Hammerite as a cheaper/less hassle option to polishing or get them powder coated - more expensive option, but probably at the same cost of buying the CF heel plates?

Just my thoughts.

Chin

DarrenSV650S

26-03-09, 04:58 PM

rearset time :)

rigor

26-03-09, 05:00 PM

The CF can wear as well, and could end up looking rubbish to :)

svdemon

26-03-09, 05:09 PM

Drill them out! Then you won't notice the scuffing and they look better anyway!

stevebetts

27-03-09, 08:39 PM

My heel protectors are getting quite badly scuffed and looking a bit tired now. I'm sure I read about carbon fibre covers you can get as I don't want to go down the mirror finish polishing route. Any info much appreciated.
just polish them - i did mine today, it only took around an hour.