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Deadprez08
Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 12:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

What I thought would be a simple job is... very very much not so.

I've gotta guy to hand-lay some fiberglass for me (my friends grandfather, he's made a business of it out in the carolinas).
Problem? I'm in TX and REALLY don't wanna send off my bikes bodywork (03 XB9s) so he can make molds.
I figured I could just take measurements of the parts but... OMG that seems impossible.

Is there a better way?

note: I've checked airtech streamlining; beautiful (and pre-cut) as their parts are, I can get the fiberglass off my buddy's family hella cheaper than off airtech.
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Penders_xb12r
Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 08:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

To make the fiberglass look right and good. The only way is to use existing body work as a plug for the molds. It could be done by using measurements but it will turn out way nicer if you send him your bodywork. As for the airtech fiberglass parts they might be more expensive but they are probably gonna be way nicer. No offense to your buddys family, but airtech is very experienced at fiberglass body work and they have been doing it for a long time. If you do have your friends family make the parts consider this, if the parts are not the same thickness as the original plastic parts which they are probably gonna be thinner. You mounting position of the parts will change a little due to the material thickness deviation. So it might be a good idea to use an insert when molding them so that where the mounting holes are it is the same thickness as the stock units. Good luck and let us know how it goes.
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Gentleman_jon
Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 09:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Heres an idea.

You buy some parts on eBay, send them to your friend, re-sell them later on eBay or this board. Will cost a few bucks, but you stay on the road, and your friend has something to work with.

Good point on the thickness, Austin!
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Deadprez08
Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 06:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

appreciate those notes... I'm gonna look into the eBay parts tonight and talk to my buddy tomorrow.

I'll keep you posted--

~Dunte
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Toona
Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 06:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

For the price of used (or even new) pieces why bother going thru the expense and hassle of pulling a mold, then laying up 'glass?

Because even after you have the pieces made, they still need to be painted, adding to the expense.
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Deadprez08
Posted on Saturday, April 21, 2007 - 07:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

well, I'm tryin to find pieces that are lighter/tougher than the stock bodywork. fiberglass seems to make the cut (for about half what c-f costs)

unless you have another suggestion? cuz if there's a cheaper/faster/easier way to drop some weight, I'd be happy to try that instead : )
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Isham
Posted on Saturday, April 21, 2007 - 07:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

How much lighter is fiberglass compared to the stock plastic??? Your weight savings wont make you a faster/better rider.

I'm not all that into fiber glass. I've see fiberglass tear when it bends. Plastic can take bending and twisting better.
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Penders_xb12r
Posted on Saturday, April 21, 2007 - 09:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Isham if your plastic on your bike bends that much you have other problems.
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