Mach VIII Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 So I'm mostly done with the de-ghettoing of my '99 BB. One of the few remaining ugly spots is the alternator/stator cover on the left side. It's got some rash on it and generally looks pretty shitty. Aside from simply spending $90 or so to just replace it, are there any other good options, such as some stick-on carbon fiber covers, cheaper aftermarket covers, or something of the like? I've considered having it polished (I don't have the equip. or facilities to do that myself), but that would probably cost almost as much as buying a new one - and then the clutch cover (which also has a small amount of rash) wouldn't match. My fall-back plan is to just remove the cover(s), sand out the gouges & scratches, and paint it/them black, or possibly the stock color if anyone knows of a touch-up to match that weird greenish-gold color. Of course if somebody has a nice one they want to sell cheap, I could be interested in that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Refinishing (assuming you do it yourself) or ebay are going to be your most economical options. Aftermarket carbon fiber ones that simply go over the stock cover cost as much or more than a new cover. Actual aftermarket replacements- again as much or more than OEM. I'm in the same position with an F4i at the moment. I'll probably just drop the $$ on carbon fiber covers. Hides the damage, offers additional protection for future spills and looks good in the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Take a few minutes to get your fingers on either side of the damaged portion of the cover. Press back and forth and feel carefully for any flex in the cover. Its very thin, and even a small amount of damage can weaken it significantly. Its really hard to tell just by looking at it...I have one here that looks perfect, but has the smallest breech in it so that it always feels oily. Check carefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Looking for one here too...may likely go stock since they appear so infrequently on eBay. A decent aftermarket one would certainly be nice to find... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBadExxample Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Looking for one here too...may likely go stock since they appear so infrequently on eBay. A decent aftermarket one would certainly be nice to find... No such thing as an aftermarket one. New ones have been listed on eBay everyday for at least two years. i.e. 99-03 HONDA CBR1100XX OEM STATOR ALTERNATOR COVER Call Hondaline Direct or University Motors. They probably the cheapest new ones around. looking for a cheap fix Then do nothing. If the rashed one isn't leaking, use it. Buy a new one when/if you prepare the bike to sell. Free street cred too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Krypt Keeper Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 my Engine Armor carbon covers are super sweet.. not cheap but look a hell alot better than rash or that ugly gold color Honda uses.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrich Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 You could also check on Woodcraft or NRG replacement covers, not sure if they have XX fitments. They are used for track applications, they are not all that pretty, but much thicker than stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Nobody makes one....there's so small a market that the cost would be ridiculous if they did. Some of those cover sure look like they'd bolt up..but they don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActionStarCBRxx Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Found this regarding the Engine Armor. Bad news its sold in the UK... so about double that price when converting the dollar to the pound. This was for all three pieces. Manufactor: Road Armor CBR1100 XX (SUPERBLACKBIRD) available Sold by: Johnybike Link Carbon Clutch Cover Carbon Generator Cover Carbon Pulse Cover Fitting Kit & Instructions £ 192.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach VIII Posted December 30, 2007 Author Share Posted December 30, 2007 Found this regarding the Engine Armor. Bad news its sold in the UK... so about double that price when converting the dollar to the pound. This was for all three pieces. Manufactor: Road Armor CBR1100 XX (SUPERBLACKBIRD) available Sold by: Johnybike Link Carbon Clutch Cover Carbon Generator Cover Carbon Pulse Cover Fitting Kit & Instructions £ 192.00 NICE, but YIKES, that's too pricey for meeeeeee. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Para045 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 What about these Cover 1 and Cover 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Dave Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Use JB WELD like body putty, allow it to dry completely, sand to desired look, prime and paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekanix Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Use JB WELD like body putty, allow it to dry completely, sand to desired look, prime and paint. +1 I bought 2 gaskets, one for each side cover. I never liked the look of old bronze on the 99 anyway. Pulled the stator cover off when my electrical died. Filled, sanded, painted black, baked in the oven a bit...voila! Both sides are great, match the black of the bike and the engine well and no more ugly scratches to be seen. Pretty cheap fix, but now it looks better than the body. I need to paint again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 The JB Weld is a good idea. Do you have any pictures to show how yours turned out ? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooplehead Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 +1 on the JB weld! You would be amazed at what a little filler (of any kind) and a bunch of elbow grease w/sandpaper will do! No need for the pics man, strip the remaining paint, sand w/a 60-80 grit, and lay the jb to it. I would not reccomend quik-weld, had no luck w/it. Then sand until your arms are sore, go to your car for some "not so stashed smoke", and come back and sand more. Keep going up with the ammount of grit you are using, until you see a piece of grey glass! Then rough it up according to the paint can's directions. I have to redo mine too, I'll take pics, but it may be a few weeks. Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDRSK Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Anyone know the exact color or paint code for the stator cover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Knievel Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Off hand, no. However, it's a code you can pick up at any store, so you're out of luck unless you want to pay $$$ for one can of matching paint. I went with a grey metallic and ultimately did both sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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