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motorcycle fairings , kit.

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By Tom.J - 4/24/2012 10:30:10 AM

Hello from Hatfield ,uk . Two weeks ago i didnt even knew anything about enfusion process and when i saw sneek prew i was impressed of quality of the finish and time that took to do it , so whatever happens i want to try an do my best to make a full fairing kit for my aprilia rsv 1000r. I know its a big job and massive chalange for my but we all where there at some point in our lives.
   The most coplicated part to make will be the nose fairing , i am still thinking how to do it without getting mechanical lock , plus fasteners for headlight ,any sugestions any ideas i would be very greatful . Side fairings i will be easyer , will make a mold out of original part and infusion method after , and again few fasteners for iner panel fixings will requare, and at last fuel tank  i wil make a carbon cover for it , it will probably  be 2 peace upper and lower part because it round shape so again i will have think how to make a mold to avoid mechanical liock , so lots to think about , and again any ideas i would be cery greatful to hear from you,?thank you .
  p.s i will post pictures when will start the job for now i can just show what shapes of fairings i am about to make 
By Tom.J - 4/27/2012 7:40:11 PM

Hi , just a quick one , i've bought spare fairings for mold making (just in case i will damage them ,didnt wanted to use original ones from my bike) , so the question i wanted to ask is how many layers of carbon fibre i should use for side fairing and which thicknes ? just trying to estimate how much material i will have to order. I saw the calculation tab for the resin which is very helpful,thank you