Great vids Si. I'll be paying close attention to them soon.
Great vids Si. I'll be paying close attention to them soon.
A race tail is still an option but I was really wanting to make something totally one off that's why the foam was so appealing.
For next time I'll definitely consider a "cut&shut" tail unit made from another race tail or using the HD foam for something with a more custom feel. Still not quite sure how I'd go about making a HD foam plug fit perfectly into my original subframe but hopefully someone can show me the way as it sounds promising.
It wouldn't be all that difficult to be honest. You'd just have to measure where the mounts are and make sure the width and distances are right. Hard for me to explain in writing but in practical terms its just easier to show you. Not only that, but once your tail unit is made, you can always add on to the inner side to get the contact points you want to mount it.Originally Posted by JimZXR
Doing a plug style tail means you are open to all and anything you want and not restricted to any boundaries.
Monster GSXR 7/11 RIP!
Raven R1 Demon.
K7 750 German Style (under construction)
Had to get the main fuse and holder replaced as it was causing a really bad misfire so got a little bit longer to get it fully sorted so it's on to the tail unit AGAIN!
A true battler! Get in there mate; you'll get it sorted eventually.
Got to work with what you've got Gix and since I'm short on skills I'll just turn up the enthusiasm!
Like I said man, if you want some help I'd be happy to call round on a weekend or 2 to help.
Monster GSXR 7/11 RIP!
Raven R1 Demon.
K7 750 German Style (under construction)
Bought 2m of carbon fibre twill sheet and plenty of resin so all being well I could be moulding by next weekend!
I think I'll be taking you up on that offer mate, just let me get the plug sorted and set myself up before I book anything in
No worry's Jim, when ever your ready.
Monster GSXR 7/11 RIP!
Raven R1 Demon.
K7 750 German Style (under construction)
Just to be clear with everyone I've had a slight change of heart:
After watching the YouTube videos posted a few pages back and discussing the job with a work colleague who makes boats in his spare time I've decided to not make the mould from this unit and make a truly one-off seat unit instead by laying the carbon over my plug then after it's cured remove the plug from the inside by melting it with acetone.
As far as making another seat unit I'll be making an attempt using the HD Foam (as advised by Gix) once I have gotten over this current seat unit debacle!
My work colleague is confident I'll be able to make the seat unit work with just two layers of carbon on the outside then building it up inside for strength with more carbon and maybe some Kevlar.
Mate, all trial, and error eh, if it was easy everyone would be doing it.
Cheers rod
Spray foam doesn't dissolve very well with acetone - you may find yourself digging it out bit by bit.
Thanks for the info mate; I'll have at it with a few strokes of the chisel!
Have been told only 3 more working days until I get my carbon cloth and resin!
Picked up the Smog block bars today so just have to fit them this weekend and see if they improve anything; doubt they will buy worth a try.
Carbon arrived today; count down to a full custom carbon tail unit!
Seems like I’m getting my new clutch kit next week too so seems like I’ll be having a quick flurry of activity to get the bike rideable soon!
Smog block off bars installed last night without a hitch which has got me a bit off guard as I expected more of a fight; even undid everything to make sure I had it all in right but all seems well.
Tonight's plan is to start the final shaping of the tail unit before applying carbon and copious resin over the top!
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