Homemade carbon fiber windscreen

Araitim · January 21st, 2018, 03:10 PM

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.

bayotte · January 21st, 2018, 04:15 PM

Impressive! What was the cost of materials?

Araitim · January 21st, 2018, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bayotte

Impressive! What was the cost of materials?

Thank you. The resin and carbon fiber cloth was about $50. The remaining material is enough to make 2 more wind screens. I had the pump, bags, tubes and sealing tapes.

kuksul08 · January 21st, 2018, 07:40 PM

Holy crap, that's great work! I wouldn't have known it's your first time.

BadToTheBown · January 21st, 2018, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kuksul08

Holy crap, that's great work! I wouldn't have known it's your first time.

+1 Nice work, really...

Araitim · January 22nd, 2018, 04:02 AM

Thank you guys. I'm excited about making more and further understanding the tricks to make it quicker and easier.

mentalist · January 22nd, 2018, 03:38 PM

well done, looks great, in fact if your making another, I'll have one providing price is right.

thePUNISHER · January 22nd, 2018, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Araitim

Thank you. The resin and carbon fiber cloth was about $50. The remaining material is enough to make 2 more wind screens. I had the pump, bags, tubes and sealing tapes.

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.

Araitim · January 23rd, 2018, 10:49 AM

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.

kuksul08 · January 23rd, 2018, 11:55 AM

If you're interested, I've got a bunch of prepreg unidirectional in cold storage. I'd rather see it used than thrown out.

January 21st, 2018, 03:10 PM	#1
Araitim Member Joined: Sep 2017 From: Lansing Mi Posts: 78 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. Attached Thumbnails

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January 21st, 2018, 04:15 PM	#2
bayotte Senior Member Joined: Apr 2017 From: Canada Posts: 134	Impressive! What was the cost of materials?

January 21st, 2018, 07:40 PM	#4
kuksul08 Senior Member Joined: Jul 2014 From: California Posts: 1,041	Holy crap, that's great work! I wouldn't have known it's your first time.

January 22nd, 2018, 04:02 AM	#6
Araitim Member Joined: Sep 2017 From: Lansing Mi Posts: 78 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.

January 22nd, 2018, 03:38 PM	#7
mentalist Senior Member Joined: Apr 2013 From: uk Posts: 615 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.

January 23rd, 2018, 10:49 AM	#9
Araitim Member Joined: Sep 2017 From: Lansing Mi Posts: 78 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.

January 23rd, 2018, 11:55 AM	#10
kuksul08 Senior Member Joined: Jul 2014 From: California Posts: 1,041	If you're interested, I've got a bunch of prepreg unidirectional in cold storage. I'd rather see it used than thrown out.