race body

stroked59 · April 15th, 2009, 05:03 PM

i have been looking for a set for the 250r and have seen the -hot bodys, attack, sharkskinz,airtech and catalyst composit.

what do the WSMC look for when purchasing?

Broom · April 15th, 2009, 08:04 PM

i have the hotbodies and they seemed to fit pretty well. takes a little thought into how you want to mount and where to drill, but thats about it.

picts here

RaceBikeRentals · April 16th, 2009, 07:04 AM

I've been through quite a few sets of bodywork on my various racebikes over the years and have learned one thing: You get what you pay for.

Cheap bodywork is difficult to prep for paint, is a pain in the arse to mount, and doesn't hold up in crashes. Lets face it, we're all going to go down at some point on the track. Crappy, cheap, brittle bodywork will explode and fragment, leading to more bike damage. Plus, you can't repair it. You have to spend more good money after bad to replace pieces of the same brand.

Your paint guy will love good bodywork and it'll cost you less to paint initially, plus it can be repaired and repainted more easily (cheaper) when you do go down.

Yeah, you can save a couple hundred up front and go with the cheap stuff, but its not nearly worth it in the long run. Just my 0.02, but it seems like everyone has to learn this lesson the hard way.

stroked59 · April 16th, 2009, 04:00 PM

my first choice for the body would be Catalyst, i hear they are very well made and fit up is great. Second choice was the hot body because richard at RaceBikeRentals has a good price on them. third was the Attack body, they are made here i SoCal and from what people say is well made and they are on sale at this moment.

I dont mind spending the litte extra for a well made piece and out of the three i mentioned WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST ?

miks · April 16th, 2009, 06:37 PM

I love the looks of Broom's body work, looks bloody hot.

April 15th, 2009, 05:03 PM	#1
stroked59 ninjette.org member Name: Tim Location: O*C California Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 2505 Posts: 98	race body i have been looking for a set for the 250r and have seen the -hot bodys, attack, sharkskinz,airtech and catalyst composit. what do the WSMC look for when purchasing?

April 15th, 2009, 08:04 PM	#2
Broom Track Junkie Name: Jon Location: Dallas Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602	i have the hotbodies and they seemed to fit pretty well. takes a little thought into how you want to mount and where to drill, but thats about it. picts here __________________________________________________ Las Escobas -- Track Bikes Save Lives JonBroom.com

April 16th, 2009, 07:04 AM	#3
RaceBikeRentals Pimpin Name: Richard Location: Ninja 250 Whorehouse Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Bunch of em Posts: 973	I've been through quite a few sets of bodywork on my various racebikes over the years and have learned one thing: You get what you pay for. Cheap bodywork is difficult to prep for paint, is a pain in the arse to mount, and doesn't hold up in crashes. Lets face it, we're all going to go down at some point on the track. Crappy, cheap, brittle bodywork will explode and fragment, leading to more bike damage. Plus, you can't repair it. You have to spend more good money after bad to replace pieces of the same brand. Your paint guy will love good bodywork and it'll cost you less to paint initially, plus it can be repaired and repainted more easily (cheaper) when you do go down. Yeah, you can save a couple hundred up front and go with the cheap stuff, but its not nearly worth it in the long run. Just my 0.02, but it seems like everyone has to learn this lesson the hard way. __________________________________________________ -Richard MotoList.com <<<List your stuff!

April 16th, 2009, 06:37 PM	#5
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	I love the looks of Broom's body work, looks bloody hot. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

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April 16th, 2009, 04:00 PM	#4
stroked59 ninjette.org member Name: Tim Location: O*C California Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 2505 Posts: 98	my first choice for the body would be Catalyst, i hear they are very well made and fit up is great. Second choice was the hot body because richard at RaceBikeRentals has a good price on them. third was the Attack body, they are made here i SoCal and from what people say is well made and they are on sale at this moment. I dont mind spending the litte extra for a well made piece and out of the three i mentioned WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST ?