[Theric]

Ok, sorry for the wait... crazy busy

The bike is by no means done...just together.













I did not get to buff up to a shine yet, and still have some high spots.

Lower fairings are not on yet either..

Do you have any problems with the peices fitting together at the body seams with the extra thickness? you've got great patience, that work is very tedious. Cant wait for more pics.

Yes, I am currently in the process of trimming everything. Thats why the bottom fairings aren't on yet. Although, as I said I am very busy and this is taking much longer than expected.

[zcphoto]

you're on your way to KOTM! that looks like a ton of work but looks super kool

[Theric]

Wow, that looks nice!

Gives me hope for "repairing" some cracked plastics in the future. With all those curves you have, makes me glad I have a Pre-Kat. Have you noticed if the color on the plastics shows through the CF?

Never responded to this..my bad.

Yes, you can see through the fiber. Especially on the bends as it distorts the weave ever so slightly. You can't really tell after you resin it up as it all comes to a level surface and the pieces are black.

[Sandman]

I see powder coating in the future....black. Powder coat that swing arm black...maybe some black mesh too. That would just set it off!! Murder that thing out, it will be sick....

More pics when the polishing is done...

[bagyo]

that does look sick man!

you're on your way to KOTM! that looks like a ton of work but looks super kool

[jetmerritt]

I love your carbon footprint! Way bigger than mine...

[KeWLKaT]

Nice! Just a little polish to do and you're good to go!

[Theric]

OK, anyone got some tips for bringing the shine back to this?

It was wet like shiny before I started sanding, now It looks like @$$. Any ideas? I need to bring the shine back up, it's really buggin me.

It was wet sanded down to 2000 grit. Do I just need to hit this hard with the buffer?

Thanks in advance!

[KeWLKaT]

Yeah after 2000 you must polish it, start with a high cut then move on to smoother polish.

[tjroux]

How much weight did this add to the bike???

[Theric]

How much weight did this add to the bike???

I would say 10 lbs max...
CF is really light and you end up sanding down most of the resin, so there's not too much of that either.

I think the 4yards of CF with a ton of cardboard and padding was a pound or 2.

[Woodmysta]

Looks D@mn good man!!

[KeWLKaT]

So what was the total cost?

[Theric]

So what was the total cost?

Ok, I didn't keep a running tab but looking back this is pretty close.

$231 - Carbon Fiber 7 yards @ $33 each
$037 - Resin 1 gal @ $37
$020 - Misc brushes, gloves, plastic, ect (estimate)
$030 - Sand paper (estimate)
$050 - polish/wax (still needed) estimated
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$368 - Total (unless I forgot something)

[Si Speed 317]

So... pics will be up soon?