Lower fairing kit fitted

[nealv2]

Hi folks following on fro my previous thread just wanted to say hello
It eventually got on to me wanting to get a lower fairing kit for my Deauville
Anyway it arrived in gloss black I have had problems fitting it
There is a slight gap in various areas but I think it’s down to manufacturers
I’ve taken it off and adjusted many times but this is the best I can get it to fit
So do you think it looks fine in the black or should I repaint in the original champagne gold ?Personally I think it’s ok

 

[RedLdr1]

I color matched mine, See HERE. After you get it loosely on the bike shifting it around a bit before tightening it down took care of most of the gaps.

 

[mikesim]

Looks OK in black. The black lower fairing complements the black pannier lids IMHO.

Mike

 

[Phil Tarman]

I agree with Mike. I'd leave it black. I've got the OEM lower fairing and like it, but the Skidmarx like you and RedLdr1 have looks more finished than the OEM one.

 

[ST1100Y]

OEM unobtainable, PUIG aftermarket here...

 

[Phil Tarman]

It looks good! What year is your Deauville? We never saw a red ABS version here in the states.

 

[Woodaddict]

that lower is the best for diverting wind and water. I bought REDLDR1 used Skidmarx and sold it with the old silver bike. had to buy right from Skidmarx for another one for the red NT. i got the red one, but UK red is different than USA red, should have bought black, but got used to it. after all its not a beauty bike, just a work commuter!!

 

[oldtimer]

that lower is the best for diverting wind and water. I bought REDLDR1 used Skidmarx and sold it with the old silver bike. had to buy right from Skidmarx for another one for the red NT. i got the red one, but UK red is different than USA red, should have bought black, but got used to it. after all its not a beauty bike, just a work commuter!!

that lower is the best for diverting wind and water. I bought REDLDR1 used Skidmarx and sold it with the old silver bike. had to buy right from Skidmarx for another one for the red NT. i got the red one, but UK red is different than USA red, should have bought black, but got used to it. after all its not a beauty bike, just a work commuter!!

Are the lower cowls still available from anyone? ten years ago I purchased one from David Spares but the part is discontinued?

 

[Phil Tarman]

You might look on eBay.uk. Skidmarx' undercowl is available from Skidmarx for $290.95 at today's exchange rate.

 

[ST1100Y]

Anyone got a front view of a Skidmarx installed?
Will it touch the ground (and break) in the event of a tip over?

 

[Woodaddict]

no it wont touch the ground. its pretty stout. i have scraped it a few times on a tight turn, probably forks compressed some. outstanding wet and cold weather protection. last ordered one in 2018 for my 2nd NT. should have ordered the black one, this red doesn't match, but oh, well, its a work bike!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Woodaddict]

here is silver, with Phil WAAAYYYY over on the EAST coast to give me my 50K sticker in person!! look nose to nose comparision with undercowls!!

 

[ST1100Y]

Like it, friend runs a car body shop, so matching paint finish shouldn't be a problem... will definitely complete the ST700 appearance

The PUIG one works in matters of weather protection, but protrudes a bit, their plastic is brittle and the mounting points & hardware a bit of a skittish compromise...
At occasions the GF still battles with the gravity (dunno why Newton even invented this crap... ), hence going down during low speed, parking lot manouvers about twice a year...

 

[Woodaddict]

with both bikes, i have tipped over (all way down) at zero speed for reasons i can't say!!!!!!! no cracking or scuff marks on skidmarx, the tip over wings saved! you WILL have the front header pipe burn thru or crack the fiberglass. you can see a little crack on silver, if you can enlarge it. they just engineered it TOO close. on red, i even put on heat wrap on pipe, and still burnt thru

 

[ST1100Y]

... you WILL have the front header pipe burn thru or crack the fiberglass. you can see a little crack on silver, if you can enlarge it. they just engineered it TOO close...

Same on the PUIG thing, it even contacts the coolant hose...
Will increase clearance, add piping and heat-shields where required...
The PUIG was a quick and dirty shot, cheap and readily available, but ain't a thing for endurance riding...

 

[RedLdr1]

Anyone got a front view of a Skidmarx installed?

See Here

 

[ST1100Y]

See Here

Showed it to ze GF who thinks "... a litte large color surface ..."
The first time I saw the Sidmarx I was thinking two-tone paint finish... so a work in progress...
The front shield will see lots of pebbles and road grime anyway, maybe some dull, dark gray layer with impact resistivity...

 

[mikesim]

If you are looking for impact resistance you may want to consider a can of pickup truck spray on bed liner. It would give you a satin black textured finish that would hold up very well to rock dings.
Mike

 

[oldtimer]

I did find the Skidmarx website and sent them an email so hopefully I will hear back soon. Thank You

 

[Warren]

Regarding the Skidmarx ( those that have one can confirm) I believe you have to remove it or part of it to do an oil change. That is not the case with the Honda OEM under cowl.