Belly pan

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I'm in the same boat as you.

I never used a belly pan, and the bike handles great with out one down there cluttering up the bike and in the way when I want to change oil.

And, I'm a bit hard pressed to see how something that small, and that low to the ground can make any difference in the handling of the bike.

In cross winds, I just let the bike do what it is supposed to do. Lean over, it tracks in the same track as it is. I have never had a cross wind push me off the road. I just let the bike do its' thing, and I stay in the track I want.

Much ado me thinks about nothing.

I'm of the camp, if it ain't needed, don't mess with it. No chrome, no dodads to get in the way of washing it. No stickers, no nada. Just nice clean paint, "that's the facts maam" :cooldevil:

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While the tensions on the forum aren't quite as high... this seems to be one of those subjects like running Car Tires. Opinions vary and the conversation swings from side to side. Funny, I never hear people touting insurance restrictions against this particular mod... yet... it is a mod.

I have a two piece belly pan from Wing Stuff. That said, I can attest that it DOES effect the aerodynamics of the bike in a positive way. As to the extent, only you can decide that... but in my mind, as limited and clouded as that may be... my belly pan is without question the best $40 I ever spent on my wing... and not for just the increase in stability and handling.



Did this myself, accidentally running the front wheel over a parking stop. I peened out the fold and remounted the thing. There isn't any question in my mind that I could have done serious damage to my engine. I know... I know I should have avoided it... but if your a part-time doofus like me... a little extra protection goes a long way. In addition to the increased handling in the wake of trucks.

Changing the oil... easy, peesy... I remove three pan head screws and the front end of the cover drops off for easy access to the filter. I wouldn't hesitate...