front Fairings mod

[rideforfunsies]

Anyone ever try to mod bike fairings with fiberglas?? Im thinking of trying it n see what happens. I got somewhat of an Idea of what I want it to look like.

[Kreylyn]

Fiberglass and ABS have very different properties in how they react to heat (expand/contract differently), vibrations, impacts (abs flexes, fiberglass cracks/shatters).

What that means is... a piece all by it's self all of one or the other will mostly work well for your needs. Depending upon certain factors one may work slightly better, but ... both are workable.

Combined... they do not work well at all. If temp stayed the same, and no vibrations occured you could probably get by... but that is not the enviroment they will be put in at all. ABS and Fiberglass put together will seperate slowly. Unless you coat the entire piece with fiberglass, any transition areas will seperate under paint and form lines to start... coming fully apart eventually.

If your going to spend the time and work to make custom... I suggest either do it all ABS or do it all fiberglass... Don't mix.

ABS sheets are fairly inexpensive, as well as a heat gun, ABS cement, and it's all very easy to work with.

Krey

[Wolfe_UK]

I like the potential of what that picture could become! You should post it up when it's finished! Good luck

[mreedohio]

I modded my front main fairings a little and we fused the abs plastic under the headlight with a fiberglass number plate to flush mount a set of dual GSXR headlights.

[rideforfunsies]

thanks for the advice guys! really appreciate the support!

[rideforfunsies]

Fiberglass and ABS have very different properties in how they react to heat (expand/contract differently), vibrations, impacts (abs flexes, fiberglass cracks/shatters).

What that means is... a piece all by it's self all of one or the other will mostly work well for your needs. Depending upon certain factors one may work slightly better, but ... both are workable.

Combined... they do not work well at all. If temp stayed the same, and no vibrations occured you could probably get by... but that is not the enviroment they will be put in at all. ABS and Fiberglass put together will seperate slowly. Unless you coat the entire piece with fiberglass, any transition areas will seperate under paint and form lines to start... coming fully apart eventually.

If your going to spend the time and work to make custom... I suggest either do it all ABS or do it all fiberglass... Don't mix.

ABS sheets are fairly inexpensive, as well as a heat gun, ABS cement, and it's all very easy to work with.

Krey

I looked around town for abs sheets, cannot seem to find anywhere I tried home depot ace hardware ,do not have a lows in town I might try driving out to LA to see if i can find some there.

[Kreylyn]

General hardware probably won't have them, or will need to special order it.

Materials supply companies tend to be more likely to carry it. And of course, there is always the interent... A quick search for your local area can produce good tips...

Maybe this one?... http://www.ocip.com/directions.htm

Krey

[rideforfunsies]

General hardware probably won't have them, or will need to special order it.

Materials supply companies tend to be more likely to carry it. And of course, there is always the interent... A quick search for your local area can produce good tips...

Maybe this one?... http://www.ocip.com/directions.htm

Krey

yeah i called the guy there earlier today. they have the basic abs sheets 1/4 inch thick 2' by 4' for 40 bones. I'll have to drive there that's the con, its almost a 3 hour drive lol

[rideforfunsies]

got a place for the abs plus i got a plastic welder, I'll have to wait till tues when i drive to LA to pick it up. also purchased a ninja front cowl. Im gonna splice it with the kats front and remodify the brackets I made for the projector mod i made for this to work. here's what I'm shooting for....

[Wolfe_UK]

Over 9000 hours in MS Paint

That's a pretty epic looking design, can't wait for this one to be done

[rideforfunsies]

Lol I got way too much time on my hands

Over 9000 hours in MS Paint

That's a pretty epic looking design, can't wait for this one to be done

[Woodmysta]

Over 9000 hours in MS Paint

That's a pretty epic looking design, can't wait for this one to be done

+1 I would like to see the finished product.