DIY air dam (engine cooler)

[Infernorodz]

Just wanted to post a proect I did a few months ago. I was looking at air dams because my leg was always hot. I didn't want to pay hundreds of dollars for a fiberglass or carbon fiber one. I took of the engine gaurd on the right side by the exhaust and molded an air dam out of alluminium tape for hvac. When I got a desired size and shape I checked it or fit, molded it to clear exhaust and to catch air. I then began layering fiberglass on it till it was rigid. I used bondo to smooth everything on the outside ad sanded it so I could paint it. In total I think I spent about $50 bucks. It works great no more hot leg but now my butt stays warm next step is the heat blanket.

 

[freak2180]

Wheres the pic?

 

[JOEL9]

pic.pic.pic.pic.^^^^^

 

[snrusnak]

^^^^x3

 

[nikfleisch]

Picture or it's pink....

 

[Infernorodz]

Sorry pics took so long i couldnt load them from work!! here ya go

 

[freak2180]

Pics are dark and kinda hard to see, but I aplaud your creativity.

 

[Infernorodz]

Thanks alot i really appreciate it, I was in my old apartment when I did it. You should have heard the old lady when I started fiber/bondo it stunk for day...

 

[CrazyTexan]

A DIY right side scoop. I like it.

 

[Infernorodz]

Thanks one of the only things i havent seen on this site!!!

 

[freak2180]

give me time!

 

[buelljek]

Inferno,
Looks awesome! Very good job.

Not to bust ur bubble but I did something similar out of aluminum, two different styles
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http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Forum/Buell-Firebolt-XB12-XB9/Right-Side-Scoop-Pegasus-Style

 

[Infernorodz]

Very nice just checked it out. As soon as I get a plasma cutter that is a must have.

I just never ran across it before. Like you said diffrent styles had to use what I had access to. Now with the garage the mods are really going to start. muhahaha!!!