Custom Made lower fairings - 83 550esd

[David_510]

So, im a sheet metal apprentice and have been looking around for some lower fairings for my 83. But they are damn near impossible to find so, im going to fabricate my own lowers using 22 guage Galvanized sheet metal. Could take awhile but i think it will look nice. Im going to flare them out similar to the newer bikes to create more of a wind block and add some depth to the bike. I will post the some of the pre-drawings soon and keep this updated as i go on.

 

[willie]

I'll be curious to see how well you're able to get paint to stick to it.
Good luck.
Willie

 

[first timer]

i would suggest aluminum instead of steel. Way lighter and easier to work with.

 

[obgrayone]

I'll be curious to see how well you're able to get paint to stick to it.
Good luck.
Willie

i paint for a living been doing it for 23 years if you want to get it to stick scuff it with 320 wipe it with a good cleaner use a epoxy primer,and paint it,

 

[David_510]

Other option for painting is to bake it.

Or you can use a filler (bondo) really light layer or an epoxy primer. Either works.

 

[ddaniels]

I'll be interested in seeing the pictures when you're done. Better yet, take some as you go showing us your progress.