Carbon Fiber

aproy · 06-27-2002, 06:30 PM

I am having the top and left and right parts of the body that cover the tank remade with carbon fiber as we speak. they should be ready in about 2 weeks. it should look pretty good.

when black plastic comes out everything else will be black.

Zero Z400 · 06-27-2002, 06:33 PM

How much is it going to cost? I like carbon fiber but its expensive nut looks so cool.

Later

dabombdale · 06-27-2002, 06:34 PM

what do they do to carbon fiber it?

aproy · 06-27-2002, 06:34 PM

we havent figured out costs yet. the guy is a friend of mine who has done a bunch of work for me on my 400ex, gsxr and even some pieces on my ducati.

once hes finished well discuss that. im not worried about it though. i just love carbon.

aproy · 06-27-2002, 06:36 PM

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what do they do to carbon fiber it?[/b]

he makes a mold from the original piece then rebuilds the piece in the mold with carbon. the top piece is no problem but the 2 sides are what is taking so long with the mounting points and the holes.

dabombdale · 06-27-2002, 06:41 PM

oh, it does sound expensive!

Zero Z400 · 06-27-2002, 06:43 PM

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oh, it does sound expensive![/b]

It will be worth it though cuz it'll be different.

Later

aproy · 06-27-2002, 06:46 PM

ya i like to be the only one. 8)

dabombdale · 06-27-2002, 06:46 PM

to stand out in the crowd.

aproy · 06-27-2002, 06:48 PM

exactly. I may do the radiator shrouds also.

and number plates for the rear fenders, possibly a light cover.

dabombdale · 06-27-2002, 06:51 PM

wow, better get working, but promise me you wont shave the fenders, it would make it look to weird.

aproy · 06-27-2002, 06:54 PM

i cant stand shaved fenders!

dabombdale · 06-27-2002, 06:56 PM

they look real ugly to me, but nice on certain quads, but all the mud that flys at me, i couldn't stand shaving them.

FENDERS ARE YOUR FRIENDS!!!!!!!

Z400 rider · 06-27-2002, 08:06 PM

it would look bad if you could have carbon fiber plastic. even carbon fiber plate your frame.

dave

aproy · 06-27-2002, 08:19 PM

im already thinking about it. the problem would be flex. carbon fiber only flexes so much then splinters and breaks, where as plastic just gets that aweful white line going down from flexing too much.

06-27-2002, 06:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
aproy :::LT250 Rider::: Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 773	Carbon Fiber I am having the top and left and right parts of the body that cover the tank remade with carbon fiber as we speak. they should be ready in about 2 weeks. it should look pretty good. when black plastic comes out everything else will be black. __________________ 2003 LT-Z400 - Carbon Fiber Yoshimura Pipe - DynoJet Carb Kit - Alba/K&N Filter/Outerwear - 13T Front Sproket - TrailTech X-Bars/Clamp - ProDesign Case Saver - Carbon Fiber Extras - 2003 Polaris Sportsman 700 Twin - MBRP Exhaust - Chrome Everything 1997 GSXR600 1996 Ducati 916SPS 1994 Honda Fourtrax 373 2003 Honda XR50 - FMF Pipe - XR70 Carb and Intake - Fast50s Pegs, Springs, McGrath Super Bars, Triple Tree, Bar Clamp, Throttle and Lever

06-27-2002, 06:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zero Z400 :::LT250 Rider::: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Libertyville, IL Posts: 794	How much is it going to cost? I like carbon fiber but its expensive nut looks so cool. Later __________________ Ride Like there's no Tomorrow 2003 Z400- CT Sonic Exhuast, DRZe base gasket. Hot Cams intake, RPM Dominator Axle, Dyna FS Ignition, AC Pro-pegs 2001 Honda 90 1980 Kawasaki KDX 175 1977 Chevy K10 "Project POS" 350 performer intake, headers

06-27-2002, 06:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
dabombdale :::Eiger Rider::: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 620	what do they do to carbon fiber it? __________________ #52 2002 yamaha blaster,Toomey B1 kit and some other goodies as well http://www.sumfun1.com/images/playboybunny.gif aim::: dabombdale

06-27-2002, 06:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
aproy :::LT250 Rider::: Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 773	we havent figured out costs yet. the guy is a friend of mine who has done a bunch of work for me on my 400ex, gsxr and even some pieces on my ducati. once hes finished well discuss that. im not worried about it though. i just love carbon. __________________ 2003 LT-Z400 - Carbon Fiber Yoshimura Pipe - DynoJet Carb Kit - Alba/K&N Filter/Outerwear - 13T Front Sproket - TrailTech X-Bars/Clamp - ProDesign Case Saver - Carbon Fiber Extras - 2003 Polaris Sportsman 700 Twin - MBRP Exhaust - Chrome Everything 1997 GSXR600 1996 Ducati 916SPS 1994 Honda Fourtrax 373 2003 Honda XR50 - FMF Pipe - XR70 Carb and Intake - Fast50s Pegs, Springs, McGrath Super Bars, Triple Tree, Bar Clamp, Throttle and Lever

06-27-2002, 06:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
dabombdale :::Eiger Rider::: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 620	oh, it does sound expensive! __________________ #52 2002 yamaha blaster,Toomey B1 kit and some other goodies as well http://www.sumfun1.com/images/playboybunny.gif aim::: dabombdale

06-27-2002, 06:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
aproy :::LT250 Rider::: Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 773	ya i like to be the only one. 8) __________________ 2003 LT-Z400 - Carbon Fiber Yoshimura Pipe - DynoJet Carb Kit - Alba/K&N Filter/Outerwear - 13T Front Sproket - TrailTech X-Bars/Clamp - ProDesign Case Saver - Carbon Fiber Extras - 2003 Polaris Sportsman 700 Twin - MBRP Exhaust - Chrome Everything 1997 GSXR600 1996 Ducati 916SPS 1994 Honda Fourtrax 373 2003 Honda XR50 - FMF Pipe - XR70 Carb and Intake - Fast50s Pegs, Springs, McGrath Super Bars, Triple Tree, Bar Clamp, Throttle and Lever

06-27-2002, 06:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
dabombdale :::Eiger Rider::: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 620	to stand out in the crowd. __________________ #52 2002 yamaha blaster,Toomey B1 kit and some other goodies as well http://www.sumfun1.com/images/playboybunny.gif aim::: dabombdale

06-27-2002, 06:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
aproy :::LT250 Rider::: Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 773	exactly. I may do the radiator shrouds also. and number plates for the rear fenders, possibly a light cover. __________________ 2003 LT-Z400 - Carbon Fiber Yoshimura Pipe - DynoJet Carb Kit - Alba/K&N Filter/Outerwear - 13T Front Sproket - TrailTech X-Bars/Clamp - ProDesign Case Saver - Carbon Fiber Extras - 2003 Polaris Sportsman 700 Twin - MBRP Exhaust - Chrome Everything 1997 GSXR600 1996 Ducati 916SPS 1994 Honda Fourtrax 373 2003 Honda XR50 - FMF Pipe - XR70 Carb and Intake - Fast50s Pegs, Springs, McGrath Super Bars, Triple Tree, Bar Clamp, Throttle and Lever

06-27-2002, 06:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
dabombdale :::Eiger Rider::: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 620	wow, better get working, but promise me you wont shave the fenders, it would make it look to weird. __________________ #52 2002 yamaha blaster,Toomey B1 kit and some other goodies as well http://www.sumfun1.com/images/playboybunny.gif aim::: dabombdale

06-27-2002, 06:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
aproy :::LT250 Rider::: Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 773	i cant stand shaved fenders! __________________ 2003 LT-Z400 - Carbon Fiber Yoshimura Pipe - DynoJet Carb Kit - Alba/K&N Filter/Outerwear - 13T Front Sproket - TrailTech X-Bars/Clamp - ProDesign Case Saver - Carbon Fiber Extras - 2003 Polaris Sportsman 700 Twin - MBRP Exhaust - Chrome Everything 1997 GSXR600 1996 Ducati 916SPS 1994 Honda Fourtrax 373 2003 Honda XR50 - FMF Pipe - XR70 Carb and Intake - Fast50s Pegs, Springs, McGrath Super Bars, Triple Tree, Bar Clamp, Throttle and Lever

06-27-2002, 06:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
dabombdale :::Eiger Rider::: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 620	they look real ugly to me, but nice on certain quads, but all the mud that flys at me, i couldn't stand shaving them. FENDERS ARE YOUR FRIENDS!!!!!!! __________________ #52 2002 yamaha blaster,Toomey B1 kit and some other goodies as well http://www.sumfun1.com/images/playboybunny.gif aim::: dabombdale

06-27-2002, 08:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
Z400 rider :::Mini LT80 Rider::: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Randloph, NJ Posts: 221	it would look bad if you could have carbon fiber plastic. even carbon fiber plate your frame. dave

06-27-2002, 08:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
aproy :::LT250 Rider::: Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 773	im already thinking about it. the problem would be flex. carbon fiber only flexes so much then splinters and breaks, where as plastic just gets that aweful white line going down from flexing too much. __________________ 2003 LT-Z400 - Carbon Fiber Yoshimura Pipe - DynoJet Carb Kit - Alba/K&N Filter/Outerwear - 13T Front Sproket - TrailTech X-Bars/Clamp - ProDesign Case Saver - Carbon Fiber Extras - 2003 Polaris Sportsman 700 Twin - MBRP Exhaust - Chrome Everything 1997 GSXR600 1996 Ducati 916SPS 1994 Honda Fourtrax 373 2003 Honda XR50 - FMF Pipe - XR70 Carb and Intake - Fast50s Pegs, Springs, McGrath Super Bars, Triple Tree, Bar Clamp, Throttle and Lever

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