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Senior Member Joined: Sep 2017 From: Lansing Mi Posts: 190 I Ride: 2013 hypermotard/hyperstrada, 2005 zx6r, drz125, crf50 crf70 | Homemade carbon fiber windscreen
This is my first attempt at making carbon fiber parts. It has some imperfections and some texture that I might address later but, all in all, I'm happy. Used 5 layers of 2x2 twill fabric, epoxy resin along with the vacuum forming method. Tried using only 2 layers, it held its shape just fine but once mounted I think it would have distorted at speed. It took a while to decide on a final shape but I feel that it flows nicely. I sprayed it with a few coats of matte/satin acrylic enamel to match the sheen of the bike. It's not fully mounted in pics. Just sitting on the pegs.
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Senior Member Joined: Apr 2017 From: Canada Posts: 178 |
Impressive! What was the cost of materials?
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Senior Member Joined: Sep 2017 From: Lansing Mi Posts: 190 I Ride: 2013 hypermotard/hyperstrada, 2005 zx6r, drz125, crf50 crf70 | |
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Senior Member Joined: Jul 2014 From: California Posts: 1,192 |
Holy crap, that's great work! I wouldn't have known it's your first time.
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Senior Member Joined: Sep 2017 From: Lansing Mi Posts: 190 I Ride: 2013 hypermotard/hyperstrada, 2005 zx6r, drz125, crf50 crf70 |
Thank you guys. I'm excited about making more and further understanding the tricks to make it quicker and easier.
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Senior Member Joined: Apr 2013 From: uk Posts: 644 I Ride: Triumph Thruxton R,Ducati 916 foggy rep, NC30 Honda, RD350 YPVS F1, Ducati HyperStrada, CCM FT6 |
well done, looks great, in fact if your making another, I'll have one providing price is right.
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Member Joined: Jun 2017 From: Merced CA Posts: 57 I Ride: '16 Hyperstrada 939 | 50 BUX? SOLD!?! I'll take it, just tell me where to paypal the monies! LOL j/k. Nice work tho! I might be interested in one for the right price as well.
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Senior Member Joined: Sep 2017 From: Lansing Mi Posts: 190 I Ride: 2013 hypermotard/hyperstrada, 2005 zx6r, drz125, crf50 crf70 |
Thank you. LOL. But i won't be making anymore windscreens untill I get better at the whole carbon fibering process. There are some weave distortion in the tight areas. Once I figure it all out I might make a few to sell.
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Senior Member Joined: Jul 2014 From: California Posts: 1,192 |
If you're interested, I've got a bunch of prepreg unidirectional in cold storage. I'd rather see it used than thrown out.
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