Premium Member avanti Posted August 30, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted August 30, 2015 Have you replaced those goofy looking radiator side-covers? Binned the black, textured piece(s) on the sides of your gas tank? If so, and you'd care to part with them, I might have a use for them. Please, pm me here with cost and where located (Lower 48, please... to control shipping cost). Those "floating" radiator side-covers have bothered me since I first set eyes on the 07 and I finally got a couple long-term projects well enough under control I can deal with the 07, again. So, I'm making "connecting" covers between the radiator covers and the like textured gas tank pieces. I can simply do them in "folded" aluminum but I'd prefer to have it all textured alike, hence this request. I appreciate any relevant parts you might have laying about with which you may care to part. There were a couple vendors on ebay with such stuff, but never when I want it, hehehe! Thanks!!! The covers will be something like this rough, initial, cardboard mock-up if you're curious or just confused by my description. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I have one that's cracked and broken in a few spots. Interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member djdiddles Posted August 31, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted August 31, 2015 I know I replaced mine. I just have to see if I saved them. If I did, I'll let you know. I'll check tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member avanti Posted August 31, 2015 Author Premium Member Share Posted August 31, 2015 Allen, which one do you have, please? Could you post a pic so I can see where damaged??? Thanks. And, price, of course. I'll have to piece together from a number of parts, I suspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member avanti Posted August 31, 2015 Author Premium Member Share Posted August 31, 2015 Thanks, dj... no rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member avanti Posted August 31, 2015 Author Premium Member Share Posted August 31, 2015 Anyone else? Don't hesitate to chime in if you have anything. To find the shapes I need I'll probably have to have a number of "stock" pieces to play with. Thanks, again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted August 31, 2015 Global Moderator Share Posted August 31, 2015 have you looked into the ermax scoops?? I know they dont connect but theyre damn close http://www.motomachines.com/Ermax-Scoop-Pair-for-Yamaha-FZ-07_p_5025.html ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewski Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 those ermax scoops look sweet and would match my bike as it is right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member avanti Posted September 1, 2015 Author Premium Member Share Posted September 1, 2015 I'd not seen the Ermax scoops and I'm not sure what to make of them looking at the site pix. They cover more of the bike than I care to "hide" but may be readily modifiable. Part of the issue is that vendors never seem to provide much info about European aftermarket parts, nor what the paint colors might or might not match. But, I'll keep these in mind in a pinch, or if I decide to modify my basic, simple design. Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member djdiddles Posted September 1, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted September 1, 2015 I'm sad to report, I had thrown out my covers. :-/ sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted September 1, 2015 Global Moderator Share Posted September 1, 2015 I'd not seen the Ermax scoops and I'm not sure what to make of them looking at the site pix. They cover more of the bike than I care to "hide" but may be readily modifiable. Part of the issue is that vendors never seem to provide much info about European aftermarket parts, nor what the paint colors might or might not match. But, I'll keep these in mind in a pinch, or if I decide to modify my basic, simple design. Thanks!!! They are sold by @motomachines one of the active supporting vendors on our forum i believe there is a thread dedicated to the scoops... i just cant find it at the moment ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member darrooh Posted September 1, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted September 1, 2015 I'd not seen the Ermax scoops and I'm not sure what to make of them looking at the site pix. They cover more of the bike than I care to "hide" but may be readily modifiable. Part of the issue is that vendors never seem to provide much info about European aftermarket parts, nor what the paint colors might or might not match. But, I'll keep these in mind in a pinch, or if I decide to modify my basic, simple design. Thanks!!! I have the ermax scoops in all white. I thought I was ordering the white and black ones but I'm actually very happy with what I got. Here is what they look like from the side and a straight view from the front. and then after I painted it/close up shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member avanti Posted September 2, 2015 Author Premium Member Share Posted September 2, 2015 Thanks for looking, djdiddles. Darrooh, Thanks so much for the pix!!! Could you, please, tell me how the scoops are constructed, injection molded plastic, I presume? Or??? Are they fairly stout (rigid) or are they pretty flimsy (bendable), please? I'm asking because I'd have to modify them to eliminate all the aft, white "cover" behind the orange in your painted pic. That said, does it look like a person could just cut this part off leaving the orange and upper white sections intact and have them fit okay (looks like a retaining tab slips under the bottom of the side tank cover and then just uses the two stock fastener locations on each side)? Oh yeah, one other thing, have the scoops affected the coolant temps? They look like they could hinder airflow from the back of the radiator from the pix and I live where it gets into triple digits this time of year. Many thanks, once more, gang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted September 2, 2015 Global Moderator Share Posted September 2, 2015 Thanks for looking, djdiddles. Darrooh, Thanks so much for the pix!!! Could you, please, tell me how the scoops are constructed, injection molded plastic, I presume? Or??? Are they fairly stout (rigid) or are they pretty flimsy (bendable), please? I'm asking because I'd have to modify them to eliminate all the aft, white "cover" behind the orange in your painted pic. That said, does it look like a person could just cut this part off leaving the orange and upper white sections intact and have them fit okay (looks like a retaining tab slips under the bottom of the side tank cover and then just uses the two stock fastener locations on each side)? Oh yeah, one other thing, have the scoops affected the coolant temps? They look like they could hinder airflow from the back of the radiator from the pix and I live where it gets into triple digits this time of year. Many thanks, once more, gang! Ermax Scoop Thread found it, now that I'm on my desktop computer. I don't know the forming process but i know they are ABS plastic, similar to that of the stock rear chain guard/hugger ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member darrooh Posted September 2, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted September 2, 2015 Thanks for looking, djdiddles. Darrooh, Thanks so much for the pix!!! Could you, please, tell me how the scoops are constructed, injection molded plastic, I presume? Or??? Are they fairly stout (rigid) or are they pretty flimsy (bendable), please? I'm asking because I'd have to modify them to eliminate all the aft, white "cover" behind the orange in your painted pic. That said, does it look like a person could just cut this part off leaving the orange and upper white sections intact and have them fit okay (looks like a retaining tab slips under the bottom of the side tank cover and then just uses the two stock fastener locations on each side)? Oh yeah, one other thing, have the scoops affected the coolant temps? They look like they could hinder airflow from the back of the radiator from the pix and I live where it gets into triple digits this time of year. Many thanks, once more, gang! @avanti it's pretty rigid, not sure how that would change cutting off the section you would want since it would really slim down that end. The tab does a good job holding it in place, I wasn't sure at first but after having it on for awhile and a couple speed runs to be sure they haven't moved. Also to note the ends it comes with a small rubber piece that clips on at the edge where you would want to cut. I assume this is to prevent it from rubbing parts but even without them it doesn't look that would be much of an issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member darrooh Posted September 2, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted September 2, 2015 Oh, and I live in dallas, texas. I did not really notice any change in temps but it also is not something I kept a lookout for. When I'm moving it's usually somewhere between 176-186. When stopped for extended times or just moving really slow due to traffic it will rise up like normal till the fan kicks on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member avanti Posted September 3, 2015 Author Premium Member Share Posted September 3, 2015 Thanks again, darrooh. I may give these a shot since they don't cost that much anyway. I'm down I-20 East of ya a ways so our temps are comparable. Very helpful info!!! ***Update*** I just ordered a pair of these unpainted to modify--hopefully to suit. More on this project as it developed. I appreciate all the Forum member responses!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motomachines Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Well, a bit late to the party, sorry for the silence about the scoops! It's been a little busy over here...glad to see some other forum members helping out with the answers. Moto Machines Importer and Distributor for Hepco & Becker and Ermax Productshttps://www.motomachines.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motomachines Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 That looks absolutely spectacular Moto Machines Importer and Distributor for Hepco & Becker and Ermax Productshttps://www.motomachines.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member avanti Posted September 5, 2015 Author Premium Member Share Posted September 5, 2015 The scoops, covers, or whatever one chooses to call them are due to arrive by evening Wednesday. We seem to be about the last stop on UPS's daily route. Then, I can see exactly what I have to work with, in terms of modifications. I appreciate the quick service, MOTOMACHINES!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted September 6, 2015 Global Moderator Share Posted September 6, 2015 The scoops, covers, or whatever one chooses to call them are due to arrive by evening Wednesday. We seem to be about the last stop on UPS's daily route. Then, I can see exactly what I have to work with, in terms of modifications. I appreciate the quick service, MOTOMACHINES!!! Im in the same boat dude... UPS, and FEDEX both never seem to deliver out here until after 630pm. Also cant wait to see the finished product. ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member avanti Posted September 8, 2015 Author Premium Member Share Posted September 8, 2015 Just shy of four years spent on the engine install pictured below (yeah, I know... not a bike; sorry). I've REALLY enjoyed the on-again/off-again brief bike interludes where I can actually buy parts instead of constantly having to fab them from scratch!!! Hehehehe! I'll post pix here, sorkyah, as soon as I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted September 8, 2015 Global Moderator Share Posted September 8, 2015 Just shy of four years spent on the engine install pictured below (yeah, I know... not a bike; sorry). I've REALLY enjoyed the on-again/off-again brief bike interludes where I can actually buy parts instead of constantly having to fab them from scratch!!! Hehehehe! I'll post pix here, sorkyah, as soon as I can. that looks an awful lot like a chromed out ls3 motor.... with a, I'm guessing twin turbo(?) setup but the throttle body looks to be off the 6.4l SRT hemi... I'm a bit confuzzled and aroused... this site is for bike porn not car porn ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member avanti Posted September 8, 2015 Author Premium Member Share Posted September 8, 2015 "... this site is for bike porn not car porn" Hehehehe!!! I like that!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator sorkyah Posted September 9, 2015 Global Moderator Share Posted September 9, 2015 "... this site is for bike porn not car porn" Hehehehe!!! I like that!!! Didnt answer the looming question about said car porn ATGATT... ATTATT, two acronyms I live by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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