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    Sanded the plug down to where I’m happy then after a quick wipe down I applied a coat of resin to give me a good flat surface to wax once it’s sanded back a little.

    Thinking of putting down 3 layers of wax before I attempt to lay the resin and carbon as it says in the videos Gix provided a few pages back.

    Bricking it to be honest chaps as I’m in virgin territory for myself but I’m also a tad excited to get into it so wish me luck; this could be a very bumpy finish!

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    Looking great Jim, Should come out ok mate.
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    The better the mold, the better the final piece. Try and get it the best you can and it'll pay off. Good effort mate.

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    Unfortunately Gix I’ve buckled and am making it a full one off my going over the top and remove ng the plug from within!

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    5 layers of wax applied and I'm thinking of laying down the Gelcoat tonight and hoping to maybe lay some carbon tomorrow

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    So the Gelcoat is going to be on the inside of the part? If so, why bother with the gelcoat?
    I could understand the gelcoat if you were making a mould from the part, but you're talking about using carbon, which makes no sense for the mould...

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    Yeah, found that out today too Gamma.

    I was thinking the gelcoat would help it release but I’m told, as you have too, it won’t make any difference really.

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    Carbon applied; just waiting for it to cure overnight then can lay up some more layers on the underside after I get it off the plug!

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    Quote Originally Posted by JimZXR View Post
    Carbon applied; just waiting for it to cure overnight then can lay up some more layers on the underside after I get it off the plug!
    This will be exciting mate, sorry I wasn't around to over the weekend. Hope its working out well for you.
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    Checked it this morning and it’s far from a factory finish but considering it’s my first attempt I’m pretty happy so having it looked at by a mate at work to see how best to finish it so I’m thinking I may get to remove the plug this week then lay more carbon inside before I have a finished article by Christmas.

    May even not paint it and leave it bare carbon for a while?!?

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    Started removing the plug today and trimming back the overhanging carbon and have to say the foam doesn't want to come out easy, the filler even less and the carbon has shredded my hands but I'm getting there and still hoping for a 2017 run out but thinking it could be unlikely now!

    In the very up side I've received my new clutch and will be fitting that soon with a new slipper release spring.

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    SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!

    Got the tail removed from the subframe, cut the light hole and started to refit it.

    All being well I'll get the tail and subframe into the bike tomorrow and be able to ride it come Friday!

    Also FYI; Carbon bites REAL fucking hard!

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    That looks cool as fuck

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    Quote Originally Posted by ozzy1100 View Post
    That looks cool as fuck
    I agree and i dont normally like carbon

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    Very Cool, how much lighter is it?

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    It feels crazy light to be honest mate and will probably weigh less again once all of the foam, plastic and body filler is removed but I'll also be putting down some more layers of carbon once the inside is clean so may double is weight from fuck-all to double-fuck-all!

    Fitting the subframe tonight then will attempt to get the tail back onto the bike which will be a mission I'm guessing but once I'm more suitably gloved up (less hand shredding) I should be fine. Got to cut the hole for the fuel tap too but that shouldn't take long.

    Also have the clutch cover gasket so will be swapping the clutch out and may yet also do an oil and filter change too for good measure!

    Will throw up more photos tonight when it's hopefully "finished".

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    That looks mad Jim. You should be proud mate coz you now have a one off tail! Great work bud.
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    Mate, I salute you! you persevered and the end result is awesome.

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