RC Sharkskinz Review

sheepofblue · 03-12-2006, 6:10 PM

OK so the skins are on. I give them

1/2

Good:
Good finish
Good fit
Predrill points nice and mostly accurate

Bad:
These require the kickstand be removed (I am lazy) they could be shaved t above the low point without reducing oil containment volume why not?
Some predrill points missing
Windshield fit is so so (Puig might get some of the blame)
Right side a bit long for the Dzus clips had to adjust a hole.
A drill mark not there was the front which is an important one

Overall though they went on decent with the Dzus clips being more of a problem than the Sharkskinz

sheepofblue · 03-12-2006, 6:12 PM

Right side gap picture. I might have done better but this was the first set I have installed

sheepofblue · 03-12-2006, 6:13 PM

Left side looked nice to me

sheepofblue · 03-12-2006, 6:14 PM

Windshield fit

sheepofblue · 03-12-2006, 6:15 PM

Right side rear fit was excellant

RRWANTR · 03-12-2006, 6:16 PM

Looking good. Why do you think you need the front one? You have the mirror holders on both sides...

sheepofblue · 03-12-2006, 6:18 PM

Left side if you get rid of the bit in front of the stand back to the dip. Also a small trim on the back you can leave the stand on the bike (maybe even operate it) Otherwise a decent fit, it would be nice it the outdent and exhaust cutout were further back.

sheepofblue · 03-12-2006, 6:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RRWANTR

Looking good. Why do you think you need the front one? You have the mirror holders on both sides...

It was on the stuff I got from NinerPilot and I thought it a good idea. Of course I have the snazzy (bling

) mirror plates from Baketech on mine however some folks run zip strips and I would not trust them alone.

DUX · 03-12-2006, 6:43 PM

Looks good.

Going to paint them? What color?

Send pics from Grattan. I wish things were going to work out for me to be there this year.

Even though I worked 7am to 5pm both days this weekend, I managed to squeak out 75 miles on my RC. Things are right in the world again........almost.

CBR929RE · 03-12-2006, 7:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DUX

Going to paint them? What color?

I'm gonna take a wild guess and say blue.

looking good. its almost ready for delivery to me

Baketech · 03-12-2006, 7:10 PM

Good write up SoB...

Like the rest, I'm interested in what the color scheme will be...

sheepofblue · 03-12-2006, 7:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DUX

Looks good.

Going to paint them? What color?

Send pics from Grattan. I wish things were going to work out for me to be there this year.

Even though I worked 7am to 5pm both days this weekend, I managed to squeak out 75 miles on my RC. Things are right in the world again........almost.

Blue (maybe GM code WA227M or WA722J) upper black lower. I got a stock tail that I need to strip the decals from which will also be blue. Then still hunting a tank (blue). Then add a CF or black undertail and hugger.

I have not tried the CF lower I have yet to see if it will work with Sharkskinz. I wanted the clips and stuff to have a chance to set in before I pull the lower off.

bwhip · 03-12-2006, 8:13 PM

Looking good. I can't wait to see the final result with the colors you have in mind. Should be nice.

Are you going to put frame sliders on and drill your bodywork?

FWIW, the hole layout on my Skinz for windscreen seems to work great, for both OEM windscreen and two different ZG's.

sheepofblue · 03-12-2006, 8:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bwhip

Looking good. I can't wait to see the final result with the colors you have in mind. Should be nice.

Are you going to put frame sliders on and drill your bodywork?

FWIW, the hole layout on my Skinz for windscreen seems to work great, for both OEM windscreen and two different ZG's.

Just haven't cut the slider holes yet. Likely tomorrow I will pull the lower and mark for sliders. Then see if the CF has a chance.

The windscreen isn't a bad fit just not perfect (check the photos you can see some gaps). Despite the gripe list being longer this is nice stuff to get a 3 1/2 hooves up.

Hammer · 03-12-2006, 8:53 PM

Looking good.

ND4SPD · 03-12-2006, 8:54 PM

You should remove the sidestand, you have no use for it. That's why you have a Baxley, no?

southpark460 · 03-12-2006, 9:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ND4SPD

You should remove the sidestand, you have no use for it. That's why you have a Baxley, no?

Yeah, weigh that sucker!

sheepofblue · 03-12-2006, 9:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ND4SPD

You should remove the sidestand, you have no use for it. That's why you have a Baxley, no?

True but if I could leave it on it converts back street use easier.

abtech · 03-13-2006, 7:51 AM

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Originally Posted by sheepofblue

Left side if you get rid of the bit in front of the stand back to the dip. Also a small trim on the back you can leave the stand on the bike (maybe even operate it) Otherwise a decent fit, it would be nice it the outdent and exhaust cutout were further back.

Unfortunately, most of the bodywork manufacturers build for either stock exhaust or whatever bodywork they receive for creating the molds. The cutout is exactly right for the stock exhaust, just not your Akro system. I have found that mounting bodywork regardless of the manufacturer usually involves quite a bit of mockup and trial and error.

For example, AirTech's RC51 bodywork was molded from the HRC WSB glass and most people that purchased it had to do quite a bit of tweaking since the mounting points, radiators etc on the Superbike were way off for the retail version.

Your comments about the kickstand are sort of funny since you purchased a set of racing bodywork which precludes the use of a kickstand under any circumstances.