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carbonfibreworks
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This is an upper section/tacho mount for a classic race bike, the original part in glass fibre weighs 350 grams and the carbon component is 80 grams. I used wet lay and vacuum bag. I will be making a complete fairing later this week for the same bike .
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Race fairing classic bike
carbonfibreworks
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12 Years Ago
Looking good. Make sure you put some pics of the fairing on here. :) Warren
wozza
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12 Years Ago
Hi Warren I have been able to get hold of an original mould for the bike fairing and although its...
carbonfibreworks
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12 Years Ago
Below is an image of the mould for one side of the fairing, i have attached temporary flanges to it...
carbonfibreworks
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12 Years Ago
Hi Chris, looks like a nice project. Can I ask why your not using Infusion as it sounds like you...
wozza
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12 Years Ago
Hi Warren Yes i have a pump and allthe items reqie spiral tube, why not use them ? a good question,...
carbonfibreworks
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12 Years Ago
Hi Chris, most of my work is Infusion and I have never used spray adhesive :) never found a need for...
wozza
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12 Years Ago
Just like warren says, it's quite easy to work with infusion, just need a good prepartion. If...
matthieutje65
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12 Years Ago
Hi chaps Thanks for input and i may take you up on the offer Warren, i have made a few moulds that...
carbonfibreworks
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12 Years Ago
I could always come over to you, that way I would also get to have a peek at what your up to. ;)...
wozza
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12 Years Ago
Hi Warren Either way is fine, off to Mallory park tomorrow being spanner man for a good friend...
carbonfibreworks
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12 Years Ago
Hard to tell properly from the pic but I would split the mould (you may be doing that anyway?) add...
wozza
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12 Years Ago
Hi Warren I was trying to keep the mould in one piece, i used easy lease on the original fairing...
carbonfibreworks
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12 Years Ago
Pretty sure once you get to grips with infusion you will forget the wet lay. :) Excuse my ignorance...
wozza
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12 Years Ago
Hi Warren The fairing for this bike is actually a two piece, one small upper section and a large...
carbonfibreworks
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12 Years Ago
My guess is there is a front nose section too. That's looking good Chris, is it classics racing at...
Chris
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12 Years Ago
[quote][b]Chris (09/04/2013)[/b][hr]My guess is there is a front nose section too. That's looking...
carbonfibreworks
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12 Years Ago
I still can't see how you fit it with the front wheel/forks fitted. Or am I missing something? :)...
wozza
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12 Years Ago
[quote][b]wozza (09/04/2013)[/b][hr]I still can't see how you fit it with the front wheel/forks...
carbonfibreworks
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12 Years Ago
I will have to take your word for it Ha Ha or this could go on for ever :D But I still can't see how...
wozza
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12 Years Ago
I have removed the fairing from the mould and you can see the results below, all done with EC...
carbonfibreworks
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12 Years Ago
That's looking good, and very light too!! Is there any gel coat or is it just resin? I'm...
Chris
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12 Years Ago
[quote][b]Chris (20/04/2013)[/b][hr]That's looking good, and very light too!! Is there any gel...
carbonfibreworks
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12 Years Ago
Looking very good! and very light which is your priority!
Warren (Staff)
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12 Years Ago
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