GS needs a lift.

[pave_spectre]

How much harder is it to lay carbon fiber over fiber glass? It seems like it's pretty much the same process, no? Do you order it online or is there a good place to buy it?

Depends on weight, size of part, type of fabric weave. Fibreglass pretty much just has one common weave (not counting chopped strand), Carbon fibre comes in Plain, Twill, Unidirectional, and a few others.
Broadly speaking it is the same process as Fibreglass. I have been doing a little playing around with carbin fibre myself, mostly just working with small samples to try and get technique right.

https://www.fibreglast.com/ sell fibreglass, carbon, kevlar and pretty much all the tools you will need. Don't know how they compare price wise to other places, but one of the only ones I could find that ship to Oz.

[ChrisAndDeb.]

Soon to be up dated. 

[Tombstones81]

what is that headlight assembly from?

HAD the same exact thing on mine when I bought it but it was half broken and pretty much all junk except for the lights and housing.

looked pretty good and wouldnt mind considering getting it replaced.

(edit)
yep thats the exact same thing, just looked at some old photos.
heres how it was when i got it


ugh and it figures!
asked and looked around for awhile after I first got the bike and came up empty.
and now that I'm pretty sure I tossed it in the trash emptying my trunk out, I find someone who probably knows what its from.

[ChrisAndDeb.]

Continued to equalise sides.



Cut off around 3mm from edges.



Rounded.

[ChrisAndDeb.]

Placed on GS. Filled in gaps with all sorts of junk.



Filled with fibreglass and filler.



Slight shift in position.

[ChrisAndDeb.]

Filled to tank line. Choose line, cut down to gelcoat.



Blended some lines.



Ok for now. Few waves here and there that need attention. Will need to re place on GS and finish.

[ChrisAndDeb.]

Needed impression of inside of (Predator ? Has another name...? Will add to  list.)



Taped edges of the magic weave to avoid pulling on strands etc.



Added another layer, left over night.

[ChrisAndDeb.]

Bought CF braiding.

[ChrisAndDeb.]

Boxed in light/bulb section etc.





Found couple of Lucas covers. Made template with saucepan lid, sealant and silver foil to take impression with fibreglass.
Used FG re enforcing foam to continue inner "Nose".

[ChrisAndDeb.]

Used "Yatching" fibreglass to help blend lines.



Added CF inserts.



Blended bottom line with polyester resin, colour added.

[ChrisAndDeb.]

Took FG impression of outside of after market fairing.
Set up laminated surface on thick board to house fairing screen etc.

[ChrisAndDeb.]

Heated BMW light protector, bent round light housing, took impression of inside.

Laying up over these forms, will mean sunny side down.
Might have to jig saw puzzle some sections. Edges need testing.
Mold, CF and bagging does take the stress away.

Bought some Kevlar strip.
Started belly pan section.

[steezin_and_wheezin]

all this custom work makes my head spin! keep up the good work, definitely can't wait to see this all shined up

[ChrisAndDeb.]

Had to replace tyre, after a particularly bad bit of breaking....



Took impression when fitted to bike, very kindly, and quickly by Kellaway motorcycles. Turned up, and they fitted me straight in, didn't even stratch the fresh layer of spray.
Used one layer of CF.
Used to using Sicomin from suppliers in Bristol, but at this time using SP106.
http://www.mcmc-uk.com/products-epoxy.html



Took impression of circuar stainless bin, around 10 - 12 inches dia'.
Had mold of rear spoiler, layed up section, cut in two, re profiled to suit exhaust/ belly pan area.

[ChrisAndDeb.]

Cut section for clocks, fitted had a check for clearances etc.
Cut off screen frame, replaced, added fibreglass impression.

[ChrisAndDeb.]

Waxed, layed up one thinned down layer of 600, to tank line, frame.
Added two layers of CF. Left 48 hrs, continued off bike.
Ground out any imperfections, refilled.

[ChrisAndDeb.]

Sanded edges, cut down single strands of CF, and used in corners.

After market fairing was Raptor, possibly.

When the call of, All King Edwards horses, can manage big fences, echoed, found possible source of materials.
http://www.saddlecraft.com/materials.php

[ChrisAndDeb.]

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