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was92v · 01-19-2009, 09:19 PM

Fiberglass body

MikeSP1 · 01-19-2009, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by was92v

Fiberglass body

Looks pimp, all of 'em

I'm going for anything spectacular, just trying to keep the ass of my bike from falling apart. The undertail that I've got is simply full of holes

was92v · 01-19-2009, 11:17 PM

For sure fiberglass is easier to work with than plastic but messy. You could even glass over the under tail you have and and use aluminum for the load bearing parts. You can also get Carbon Fiber sheets for custom fab. From my limited experience, aluminum is as easy to work with as anything else.

Leon · 01-20-2009, 10:48 AM

Another vote for fiberglass here. You can made a mold out of closed cell foam and go from there. I just finished a little project using that method and it turned out great. I'll post pics tonight.

AquaPython · 01-20-2009, 10:51 AM

definitely dont waste your time with acrylic. i have built fishtanks and other straight-paneled structures from it, but leave the molding to the pros.

MikeSP1 · 01-21-2009, 11:00 AM

So the plexiglass idea got pitched and I've decided to use foam to make the mold and then lay the final in 'glass. Wile I'm doing this little project, I intend to upgrade the lights out back. I managed to pick up some bright ass LED turn signals and a plate light, but I'm looking into replacing the stock brake light assembly. I don't need to go the whole integrated route, but I need something. The stock stuff comes in a HUGE housing with 2 bulbs that are, as of right now, a pain in the ass the change (i.e. take a apart the entire tail just to get at 'em) and if you have ever owned an RC, you know how often that can be.

I need something LED and dual intensity. I was hoping to find a dual intensity LED strip light ~4" long so I could just stack a few of 'em one above the other and get a big enough light working. Any ideas?

Leon · 01-21-2009, 12:59 PM

try looking here http://www.superbrightleds.com/light_bars-rigid.html

01-19-2009, 09:19 PM	#21
was92v Nowhere Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	Fiberglass body Last edited by was92v; 05-14-2010 at 07:24 PM..

01-21-2009, 11:00 AM	#26
MikeSP1 Perpetual trouble Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: at the base of the Alps Moto: VTX 1300C, RC51, CBR600RR, CBR929RR Posts: 715	So the plexiglass idea got pitched and I've decided to use foam to make the mold and then lay the final in 'glass. Wile I'm doing this little project, I intend to upgrade the lights out back. I managed to pick up some bright ass LED turn signals and a plate light, but I'm looking into replacing the stock brake light assembly. I don't need to go the whole integrated route, but I need something. The stock stuff comes in a HUGE housing with 2 bulbs that are, as of right now, a pain in the ass the change (i.e. take a apart the entire tail just to get at 'em) and if you have ever owned an RC, you know how often that can be. I need something LED and dual intensity. I was hoping to find a dual intensity LED strip light ~4" long so I could just stack a few of 'em one above the other and get a big enough light working. Any ideas? __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid across the line broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil, shouting GERONIMO!"

01-19-2009, 11:17 PM	#23
was92v Nowhere Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	For sure fiberglass is easier to work with than plastic but messy. You could even glass over the under tail you have and and use aluminum for the load bearing parts. You can also get Carbon Fiber sheets for custom fab. From my limited experience, aluminum is as easy to work with as anything else.

01-20-2009, 10:48 AM	#24
Leon WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 648	Another vote for fiberglass here. You can made a mold out of closed cell foam and go from there. I just finished a little project using that method and it turned out great. I'll post pics tonight.

01-21-2009, 12:59 PM	#27
Leon WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 648	try looking here http://www.superbrightleds.com/light_bars-rigid.html