"Serious Question about "Plastics"

[ToysRust]

What's the deal with plastics on the 150 and 230?)Or any bike for that matter?

I am VERY new to dirt bikes so you will have to forgive my ignorance on the subject. Is there a problem geting plastics for dirt bikes?

I know a "little" about the set up cost for molds etc...Is it the licensing of the design etc?

What plastic parts are the hardest to get(in any color)? Maybe I can get them made if there is a serious demand........

What does everyone need that they cannot get? This could help me a lot if I knew what everyone needed...Thanks

TR

[ttr125lerider]

nothing is wrong with the stock ones.. but a set of new plastics make the bike look sooo much better.. my friend has an 01 yz125 and just put new plastics on it and it looks sweet

they just scratch up really easy, and get whitemarks(especially yamaha) so a lot of people change them for looks

[ToysRust]

What other types of problems do people have replacing their plastics? I havent messed mine up yet, but it sounds like I will have to replace them eventually.....I could probably replace then in any color I choose if what I am thinking works out...Thanks for the reply..

TR

[ToysRust]

What would a clear pastic look like? I have other ideas too...

[a_gunslinger]

I think the only caompany making plastics for the 15 and 230 is AMier:

http://www.maier-mfg.com/shop.cfm?action=list&page=list.cfm&criteria=701&makeid=10&modelid=191

I got all black. Love it. Actually went first week half stock red, other half all black ;^)

[ToysRust]

MAIER-Has not updated their website to include the 230...They look like a great Co. Very nice website....

[DirtDaddy]

What other types of problems do people have replacing their plastics? ...Thanks for the reply..

There are no problems 'getting' plastics for the 150/230. You can easily get stock plastic for your bike.

But now, instead of having just white number plates, you can now get them in grey, black and two colors of red from an after market company.

Well, there could be one problem.. you could have a hard time choosing the color!

[mad rider]

maier has the front/rear fenders,side plates,but were is the tank sides?

[hillclimben fool]

they call them shrouds if that helps

[MotoMac]

What other types of problems do people have replacing their plastics? I havent messed mine up yet, but it sounds like I will have to replace them eventually.....I could probably replace then in any color I choose if what I am thinking works out...Thanks for the reply..

TR

ToysRust,

The next time you go out, look around. You can just about instantly identify any bike there...red - Honda, blue - Yamaha, yellow - Suzuki (except the pink ones are DRZ's ), green - Kawasaki, orange - KTM, etc... Getting different color plastic just makes your bike a little bit different from everyone elses. Also, in many cases the aftermarket plastic pieces are cheaper than the OEM stuff.

Hope you're still enjoying your new 230!

Cheers,

Mac

[CRF150KID]

did anyone get the fork/disc guard because i put my green sticker in the wrong place, its at the bottom of the fork so i wanna see if i can get just the dic guard and not the whole fork guard cos that would look kinda stupid

[ToysRust]

Mac. I AM enjoying the 230. It's even hard for me to express how much fun it is...I'm off the couch and eating dirt What could be better.Me and the family went to "Big Scrub" near Silver Springs here in FL and had a gret time.

As far as plastics are concerned, I'm looking in to the whole process.....I guess I'm like a million other guys guys that thinks they have a great idea about something or another... We'll see I guess...

TR

[MotoMac]

Mac. I AM enjoying the 230. It's even hard for me to express how much fun it is...I'm off the couch and eating dirt What could be better.Me and the family went to "Big Scrub" near Silver Springs here in FL and had a gret time.

As far as plastics are concerned, I'm looking in to the whole process.....I guess I'm like a million other guys guys that thinks they have a great idea about something or another... We'll see I guess...

TR

They are really great little bikes to play on and I'm also enjoying mine. Winter is starting to roll in, so at the moment it is rainy and cold ("cold" is relatively speaking...down in the 50's). I'm not getting much riding in because of that 4-letter word (w o r k) and my riding buddy is back in the States for anothe 10 days. I don't feel comfortable riding off-road alone.

So out of that million guys looking into the plastics process, you might be the one. Hey....it's better odds than the lottery!! Is there anything in particular you've got in mind for plastics or would you rather not say yet?

Cheers,

Mac

[ToysRust]

MAC-You are a "Savvy" character and you mirror my situation. Thanks SOOOO much for the feedback and I really mean that.

I can get any platics made that I want.......I may be new to Dirt Bikes but not to business.......After all, I'm an old FRT compared to most of the Dirt bike world, but not too old to have fun and make a little more money

I look forward to the third phase of my life and hope for a 4th...

Thanks again for understanding the "midlife crisis" and the ignorance that can accompany itLOL...I will do fine and I have some great ideas for the plastics...SERIOUSLY...I'll let you know how it comes out and when.Probably this year.....

TR

[ToysRust]

Looks like the 230 and 150 are being neglected in the after market for plastics.I hope

I can fix that...Seriously..

What are the #s on 150/230sales..

[a_gunslinger]

You will find that the 150 and 230 are neglected in many aftermarket areas. If I see another cool fottpeg, decal set, fork brace, perch, fin guard, and the list goes on and on - that is for everything but the 230 Im going to scream !

[uk rider]

Hi i,m a new rider who,s a bit on the short side 5.6" and the crf230 a great bike for me,the only problem is I'm from the UK and the crf 230 is only just starting to come over here.The after sales market for plastics,graphics and any other bits and pieces i may need is non existent so if you where to start something up with plastics or anything along those lines you would have a huge market over here,so get something started up and i,d probably be your first customer

[ToysRust]

I have some things in the works. It takes a little time(and money) but I AM working on it....Hope you enjoy your 230 as much as I do. What is it in particular that you (or anyone else) is looking for as far as plastics and decals for the 230 AND the150?????

Thanks

TR

[ToysRust]

Just give me a few weeks(months) and I will be able to sell you anything you want for the 230/150--- As far as plastics(And decals) are concerned....

Seriously!!!!

Http://www.dirtbikeplastics.com

If I can dream it you guys(And the rest of the market buys It) I will be happy....)

It's coming....

TR

[ToysRust]

Seeing a lot of interest so far as plastics are concerned. Not as much as I'd like, but still interest..I have not researched the demand enough yet, but am willing to do the work.....

TR