Champ

On 04 Mar 2004 11:22:41 GMT, "mups" <mups@chrisNOTREALADDR.com> wrote:

>I dunno, a nice original 94 EXUP is probably worth about 2 grand and this
>guy is selling one that almost certainly had been in a front-end smack
>hence the new forks, fairing and clocks. He doesn't state the mileage
>either but given it's had new rings and stuff it's probably fairly high.
>Still it's a nice looking and if I had 2,500 I might have bid on it myself.

You muppet. See AntonyE's comments.

I'd just add that those Satck digi dashboards cost about a grand.
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antonye

Champ wrote:
>
> I'd just add that those Satck digi dashboards cost about a grand.

I know ... I've been toying with the idea of getting one
for mine. Bloody nice they are, and realy easy to fit when
they have OEM connectors on. Only fiddly bit would be the
speed sensor on the front wheel as the 916 range are
cable driven.

I've seen that Rhencullen do a much cheaper Avia version
but it looks a bit gash and dunno how good they are:
http://www.rhencullen.co.uk/avia.htm

I'm just happy with my (home built) carbon fibre dash
to hold the rev light in :-)
http://horrible.demon.co.uk/dash.jpg

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than screaming in terror like his passengers.- Jim Harkins

Champ

On Thu, 04 Mar 2004 23:11:28 +0000, antonye <antonye@ukrm.net> wrote:

>I'm just happy with my (home built) carbon fibre dash
>to hold the rev light in :-)
>http://horrible.demon.co.uk/dash.jpg

That looks quite good. How did you get it made - I might be
interested in summat similar for the race bike
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'Hog

Champ wrote:
> On 04 Mar 2004 11:22:41 GMT, "mups" <mups@chrisNOTREALADDR.com> wrote:
>
>> I dunno, a nice original 94 EXUP is probably worth about 2 grand and
>> this guy is selling one that almost certainly had been in a
>> front-end smack hence the new forks, fairing and clocks. He doesn't
>> state the mileage either but given it's had new rings and stuff it's
>> probably fairly high. Still it's a nice looking and if I had 2,500 I
>> might have bid on it myself.
>
> You muppet. See AntonyE's comments.
>
> I'd just add that those Satck digi dashboards cost about a grand.

S'wot I thought. Either the bloke is a T-leaf or he cares.

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antonye

Champ wrote:
> antonye wrote:
>
> >I'm just happy with my (home built) carbon fibre dash
> >to hold the rev light in :-)
> >http://horrible.demon.co.uk/dash.jpg
>
> That looks quite good. How did you get it made - I might be
> interested in summat similar for the race bike

It's one of the "projects" I've been playing with in the
garage, as mentioned a while back[1].

Basically it's wet lay carbon fibre cured into a flat sheet.
The template for the dash was made up in cardboard then
transferred to the cf, cutting it to shape before finishing.

Very, very easy to do - it was only 3 layers thick - and you
can cut it with just about anything - scissors, dremel, hacksaw, etc.
Sanding it is really easy too, a bit like balsa wood, but
beware of the dust. About 4 hours work, not including cure time.

I started with this as it's a flat sheet and hence very easy
to do. If you're just doing flat sheets, and maybe box-like
structures (ie, make up panels then resin them together with
some extra carbon to strengthen) then you don't need any moulds
or the like.

[1] http://groups.google.com/groups?selm...560%40ukrm.net

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----------------------------------------------------------
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than screaming in terror like his passengers.- Jim Harkins

Champ

On 5 Mar 2004 08:44:46 -0800, in uk.rec.motorcycles you wrote:

>> antonye wrote:
>>
>> >I'm just happy with my (home built) carbon fibre dash
>> >to hold the rev light in :-)
>> >http://horrible.demon.co.uk/dash.jpg
>>
>> That looks quite good. How did you get it made - I might be
>> interested in summat similar for the race bike

>Basically it's wet lay carbon fibre cured into a flat sheet.
>The template for the dash was made up in cardboard then
>transferred to the cf, cutting it to shape before finishing.
>
>I started with this as it's a flat sheet and hence very easy
>to do.

(Tried to email this and got a delivery failure. Twice)

Could you either
a) make me an instrument mount or
b) tell me how to do it?

Cheers
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GYASB#0 BotToS#2 BOTAFO(T|F)#35 WG*#1 DFV#8
Team UKRM Racing : www.team-ukrm.com

antonye

Champ wrote:
>
> (Tried to email this and got a delivery failure. Twice)

Yeah, the UKRM address goes through to my Netscape account
and one or the other has an inverse-spam filter on it. It
seems to let through all the spam but genuine emails get
bounced!

> Could you either
> a) make me an instrument mount or
> b) tell me how to do it?

I'm sure I could make you one, but not having the bike
to work against may be a problem. If you can supply
some kind of drawing with dimensions then I should be
able to work to that.

Have a go at making a template out of cardboard as it's
great for altering on the fly. Then draw it out and
email it over - I'll drop you my "real" email address
in the mean time.

Whatever way, it shouldn't cost much as carbon fibre
cloth is about 15 quid per metre square. Kevlar is
cheaper but I suspect cf would be better here.

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Ducati 748S / 318iSE E46 Nobody Does it Better
----------------------------------------------------------
I'd rather die peacefully in my sleep like my Grandfather,
than screaming in terror like his passengers.- Jim Harkins

eric the brave

Champ wrote:
>
> On Thu, 04 Mar 2004 23:11:28 +0000, antonye <antonye@ukrm.net> wrote:
>
> >I'm just happy with my (home built) carbon fibre dash
> >to hold the rev light in :-)
> >http://horrible.demon.co.uk/dash.jpg
>
> That looks quite good. How did you get it made - I might be
> interested in summat similar for the race bike

It's not that hard.

http://www.mci.i12.com/carbon/lay_up.htm

It looks like something PIP would enjoy snif^H^H^H^Hdoing...


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antonye

eric the brave wrote:
>
> It's not that hard.
> http://www.mci.i12.com/carbon/lay_up.htm

Some good tips there, but just to add:

1. Put your wet-lay onto thin polythene sheet as this
makes it easy to handle and peels off when the lot
is cured. The stuff used for cheap "double glazing"
is ideal.

2. Put a lot of resin onto the polythene first to act
as your flow (top) coat. Don't make the first layer
too wet though, otherwise you end up with uneven
thickness in the individual layers.

3. Buy a roller - 49p from Wilkinson for a wallpaper
edge roller. Much easier than making your own!

4. Depending on what (shapes) you are making, make
your layers of carbon then let it start to cure
before moulding it. That way it stays in shape much
easier than flopping about.

5. Wear gloves and a proper filtered mask, not just
a dust shield.

HTH,

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Antony. Far Up! Far Out! Far More!
Ducati 748S / 318iSE E46 Nobody Does it Better
----------------------------------------------------------
I'd rather die peacefully in my sleep like my Grandfather,
than screaming in terror like his passengers.- Jim Harkins

Champ

On Fri, 05 Mar 2004 21:00:23 +0000, antonye <antonye@ukrm.net> wrote:

>Champ wrote:

>> Could you either
>> a) make me an instrument mount or
>> b) tell me how to do it?
>
>I'm sure I could make you one, but not having the bike
>to work against may be a problem. If you can supply
>some kind of drawing with dimensions then I should be
>able to work to that.

I've supplied plenty of drawings to Nigel, so that shouldn't be a
problem. And if it's as easy to work as you say then it needn't be
perfect.

>Have a go at making a template out of cardboard as it's
>great for altering on the fly. Then draw it out and
>email it over

I will

Cheers
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GSX-R 1000, GPz 750 turbo, ZX7RR Endurance Racer x 2
GYASB#0 BotToS#2 BOTAFO(T|F)#35 WG*#1 DFV#8
Team UKRM Racing : www.team-ukrm.com

eric the brave

antonye wrote:
>
> eric the brave wrote:
> >
> > It's not that hard.
> > http://www.mci.i12.com/carbon/lay_up.htm
>
> Some good tips there, but just to add:
>
> 1. Put your wet-lay onto thin polythene sheet as this
> makes it easy to handle and peels off when the lot
> is cured. The stuff used for cheap "double glazing"
> is ideal.
>
> 2. Put a lot of resin onto the polythene first to act
> as your flow (top) coat. Don't make the first layer
> too wet though, otherwise you end up with uneven
> thickness in the individual layers.
>
> 3. Buy a roller - 49p from Wilkinson for a wallpaper
> edge roller. Much easier than making your own!
>
> 4. Depending on what (shapes) you are making, make
> your layers of carbon then let it start to cure
> before moulding it. That way it stays in shape much
> easier than flopping about.
>
> 5. Wear gloves and a proper filtered mask, not just
> a dust shield.
>
> HTH,

I might just have a go. I need a footrest heel guard for the zxr...

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