Does anyone know if the black hood panels are the same for all years? I think a set in the black pearl finish would look really good on my 2015 titanium.
Black hood panels
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I know they'd look good! But so pricey... Hear it's cheaper to paint your own!
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I know they'd look good! But so pricey... Hear it's cheaper to paint your own!
It is just a painfully slow process getting them off the first time and not breaking tabs
Personally I would buy a set of the standard ones and sand and paint them I think a set is $400 rather than the smooth ones which are 3 x the price. -
Found an online price for black pearl $279 each.
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Found an online price for black pearl $279 each.
If that is for the smooth finish it is a great price
would you share the link -
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If that is for the smooth finish it is a great pricewould you share the link
I assume the Black Pearl insets are smooth. PolarisPartsHouse (Polaris Parts & Accessories, Polaris Parts House | Babbitt's [Babbit's]) has them for $270 each.
PANEL-ACCENT,LH BLACK PEARL
Polaris
item: 5453708-666
[SLR ORNG MDNS AND TURBO SILVER ONLY] Old Sku: 5453302-666
$270.59
1REMOVE
$270.59
PANEL-ACCENT,RH BLACK PEARL
Polaris
item: 5453709-666
[SLR ORNG MDNS AND TURBO SILVER ONLY] Old Sku: 5453303-666
$270.59
1REMOVE
$270.59
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Thanks
For some reason I thought you needed to buy the kit. -
There ya go...
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Ordered in Black Pearl $541.18 shipped, now let's see how long they take to get here.
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Be sure to post pictures!
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Ordered in Black Pearl $541.18 shipped, now let's see how long they take to get here.
Do not do business with Xtreme Powersports/Flemington Kawasaki in NJ.
Their website allows you to order parts and charge your credit card then they cancel the order. It appears that they can't sell Polaris parts but allow you to order them. The phone call didn't go well especially when I was told it could be up to 48 hours before my card is credited. I'll be watching my card for unauthorized charges for a while.
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Order through Babbitt's Online. Have had good luck with them.
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Order through Babbitt's Online. Have had good luck with them.
Update: I should have checked here but I found Babbitts online and called them to make sure they were a polaris parts dealer. A very nice lady said they were and I asked if there were any specials I should know about. If you use their parts app you get a 10% discount. I used the app and the grand total was...........................$509.72. So I saved money in the end.
The other place still sucks.
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Final parts should arrive tomorrow (passenger side backordered), hoping to get them changed out this weekend. Pictures to follow.
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Ordered in Black Pearl $541.18 shipped, now let's see how long they take to get here.
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I replaced my original black ones with white & blue ones no Problem (2016 SS)
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Removed the oem hood panels to get ready for install, what a PITA.
Tip for removal; the two sides tape is between each set of screw holes. You can't see it's location but knowing where it is helps. Used an old slimjim lockout bar to cut the tape loose.
At least 5 mounting points we're broken off on each side from the factory. Most likely from being over tightened. -
Removed the oem hood panels to get ready for install, what a PITA.
Tip for removal; the two sides tape is between each set of screw holes. You can't see it's location but knowing where it is helps. Used an old slimjim lockout bar to cut the tape loose.
At least 5 mounting points we're broken off on each side from the factory. Most likely from being over tightened.Take a look at @Painter videos for removal and installation, very good resource.
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FYI the hood buttons make it a little tight getting the front loose but it will come off without removing them.