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Roc
Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2003 - 01:25 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

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Prototypes of XB bodywork made with a carbon fiber and kevlar weave, the kevlar has been colored. What do you think?
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Darthane
Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2003 - 06:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Very pretty - way too expensive.
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Glitch
Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2003 - 09:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Sweet, too bad all that will cost as much as the bike to have it all...
I know...I know...cheap ass Buellers...
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Skully
Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2003 - 01:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Craftsmanship looks great!

Keith
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Geofg
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2003 - 01:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Beautiful! I particularly like the red.

Got ballpark prices yet?

-Geof
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Roc
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2003 - 11:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The price should be close to the price of carbon fiber pieces and nowhere near the price of the bike.

I like the red too. I kind of wish I had that set made first and put it on my bike. Honestly, I thought it might turn out a bit pink.
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Kcfirebolt
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2003 - 03:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I kinda liked the green myself. It looks very rich. A lot of depth.

You said carbon fiber /kevlar weave. I thought Carbon fiber was kelvar. Whats the difference and what are the upsides and down sides to each? Does the addition of Kevlar increase the price?

Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge.
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Glitch
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2003 - 04:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to sound mean. It's just me. I know the molds are expensive. It's just that it looks so good and I can't have it all right this minute!
I love the look of the black
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Stot
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2003 - 06:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'd love to see the bike dressed in the Red if you get pictures.

Cheers
Stot
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Djrandombeatz
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2003 - 06:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

i ride a blast, but that is the meanest XB ive ever seen (as far as bodywork) Kudos Chris
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Blake
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2003 - 07:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Kevlar is closer to fiber-glass (glass fiber) than carbon fiber, and it is a long way from being close to fiber-glass.
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Roc
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2003 - 12:29 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Kcfirebolt -

From Dupont - http://www.dupont.com/kevlar/

General Features of KEVLARŪ :

High Tensile Strength at Low Weight
Low Elongation to Break High Modulus (Structural Rigidity)
Low Electrical Conductivity
High Chemical Resistance
Low Thermal Shrinkage
High Toughness (Work-To-Break)
Excellent Dimensional Stability
High Cut Resistance
Flame Resistant, Self-Extinguishing

I have some info on carbon fiber but I can't find it now. I know that it differs from Kevlar in that it conducts electricity and it breaks esaily when streched - so kevlar makes great rope and bullet proof stuff but carbon fiber does not.

Kevlar fabric is more expensive.

Kevlar bodywork should be tougher and more abraision resistant, but I have not tested this -hope not to.

For me it is just some technology to display and it can be colored. I chose to make the bodywork out of a weave because I thought it looked great.

If I have more made I will probably make some in carbon fiber too, I'm sure some prefer the CF look to the kevlar.

edited by roc on August 18, 2003
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S1joel
Posted on Monday, August 18, 2003 - 04:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Roc,

You don't happen to make any parts for an S1 do you? I'd love to have a C/F cover for my tank.

Joel
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Roc
Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 05:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Joel,

No but I'm pretty sure somone on this board has. You might want to post that question on the General Discussion Board.
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Tripper
Posted on Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 06:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Find CAP. He does'nt post much cause he's busy working at an HD dealer in Alabama (?). Search for CAP as an author and check his profile.
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