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Title: RD350 billet generator cover
Post by: rodneya on February 10, 2023, 02:23:41 PM
Think its the same guy making the billet superior style heads in India.

Maybe leave the factory racing bit out, but I think they look pretty good.
No pricing details added so far
Title: Re: RD350 billet generator cover
Post by: m in sc on February 10, 2023, 02:40:48 PM
i saw that today too. curious what he wants for them.
Title: Re: RD350 billet generator cover
Post by: sav0r (CL MotoTech) on February 10, 2023, 03:42:38 PM
If truly billet and not from a casting that is machined that's an expensive part to make here.

I would hope it's from a casting and I imagine it is. It looks pretty good. Some polishing would make it really nice.
Title: Re: RD350 billet generator cover
Post by: Jspooner on February 10, 2023, 08:06:37 PM
It's nice but I guess I don't see the point of it. What wrong with the stock ones?
Title: Re: RD350 billet generator cover
Post by: dgorms on February 10, 2023, 10:03:45 PM
Quote from: Jspooner on February 10, 2023, 08:06:37 PM
It's nice but I guess I don't see the point of it. What wrong with the stock ones?
I think it'll make your bike go faster!
Title: Re: RD350 billet generator cover
Post by: m in sc on February 10, 2023, 10:19:02 PM
its neat. i kinda dig it. id paint it black then sand off the raised part.

IMHO, they should make a 'short' one for vape or pvl or other cdi equipped bikes. i did that on mine years ago. etched it with a centerdrill on the cnc machine, was bored at lunch one day. still on there like 15 years later. lol. 





Title: Re: RD350 billet generator cover
Post by: Hawaii-Mike on February 11, 2023, 12:46:43 AM
Quote from: Jspooner on February 10, 2023, 08:06:37 PM
It's nice but I guess I don't see the point of it. What wrong with the stock ones?
Right! There are plenty of other things that I'd waste money on before buying that.
Title: Re: RD350 billet generator cover
Post by: 2 Smoker on February 11, 2023, 06:05:01 PM
Quote from: m in sc on February 10, 2023, 10:19:02 PM
its neat. i kinda dig it. id paint it black then sand off the raised part.

IMHO, they should make a 'short' one for vape or pvl or other cdi equipped bikes. i did that on mine years ago. etched it with a centerdrill on the cnc machine, was bored at lunch one day. still on there like 15 years later. lol.

That looks great
Title: Re: RD350 billet generator cover
Post by: 85RZwade on February 12, 2023, 02:09:53 PM
I like the idea of Mark making the short covers available. Joe would have to acknowledge the weight savings!
Title: Re: RD350 billet generator cover
Post by: m in sc on February 12, 2023, 04:00:15 PM
really wasn't a weight thing, especially on the hybrid. just thought it was dumb to have like 1-1/2" of empty space there. Even if it was plain, made like a stock one but short, you could put a stock reproduction decal on, would be sweet. .02
Title: Re: RD350 billet generator cover
Post by: 85RZwade on February 12, 2023, 11:00:01 PM
So, production begins...?
Title: Re: RD350 billet generator cover
Post by: SoCal250 on February 13, 2023, 01:19:55 AM
That thing doesn't do anything for me. :undecided: I'll stick to stock, thanks.
Title: Re: RD350 billet generator cover
Post by: sav0r (CL MotoTech) on February 13, 2023, 04:07:58 PM
I suppose if I was going to go through the hassle of this, instead of doing billet aluminum I'd just 3d print some molds and make a forged carbon version. It would be a bit more work, but it would be lighter, and it would snazzy. When I look at the billet one, I think to myself that it should be tumbled to give it a casted look, which defeats the purpose entirely.
Title: Re: RD350 billet generator cover
Post by: oxford on February 13, 2023, 05:58:40 PM
Personally, that billet one above would be cool if you made it yourself.  Buying it, not so much.
Title: Re: RD350 billet generator cover
Post by: bitzz on February 13, 2023, 07:02:53 PM
Quote from: oxford on February 13, 2023, 05:58:40 PM
Personally, that billet one above would be cool if you made it yourself.  Buying it, not so much.

Buyer's that are impressed with shiny billet pieces don't own a mill, and people that own a mill aren't impressed with shiny billet pieces
   
Title: Re: RD350 billet generator cover
Post by: sav0r (CL MotoTech) on February 13, 2023, 07:35:45 PM
I'd say that is about right, lol. I am always trying to make machined parts look less machined, meanwhile people go crazy for it.
Title: Re: RD350 billet generator cover
Post by: m in sc on February 13, 2023, 08:40:29 PM
I see the market for it. yes, i own a mill. i would 100% pant it if i bought one, its just nice there's options is all.  like said, a stock looking but short one would be good IMHO.

If iT said 'RADJOOT RACING' i would buy one in a minute just to be a dick and stick it on the lightweight.  :devil:

Title: Re: RD350 billet generator cover
Post by: sav0r (CL MotoTech) on February 14, 2023, 06:29:09 AM
There isn't much reason the stock one couldn't be custom engraved. It would be easy assuming there is enough material. I have a spare cover or two, maybe i'll look into it. It would cheap to custom engraving on them. Probably like $50.
Title: Re: RD350 billet generator cover
Post by: rodneya on February 16, 2023, 04:57:17 PM
Final product after anodizing
Title: Re: RD350 billet generator cover
Post by: m in sc on February 16, 2023, 05:19:04 PM
nice.
Title: Re: RD350 billet generator cover
Post by: Kawtriplefreak on February 16, 2023, 05:42:57 PM
Very cool 😎