Fibreglass and carbon work.

**dilz** · 4th May 2008, 11:10

hey all,ive been doing the body work on a hybrid race bike recently for a top bloke.its an rgv 250 frame with a ns 400 engine in it.it also has many other trick parts eg ohlins forks,magnesium wheels,brembo brakes etc.

heres a pic of the tank i made for him,its carbon and has patches of kevlar where it could need it if the bike goes down.we moulded the original tank and also have moulded a gp500 tail unit which we have cut and extended to fit the bike.this has yet to be made and will be carbon and self supporting and require no subframe.let me know what ya think

**EZAS** · 4th May 2008, 11:54

Stunningly amazing IMO!!!
Are you able to give a quote for the tank?

**Sam I Am** · 4th May 2008, 12:16

Originally Posted by EZAS

Stunningly amazing IMO!!!
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totally agreed on that..... Just wish i had some cash to commission a set !!!

**Squiggles** · 4th May 2008, 13:24

looks awesome

**CookMySock** · 4th May 2008, 15:13

it looks fully sick. Is it much lighter ?

DB

**dilz** · 4th May 2008, 16:40

thank you all for the feedback!
il have to get back to you on a quote,would that be for an rgv tank(pictured)? or for making a mould to suit the bike you have in mind,then making one?
the cost difference between the two would be alot.

yes this tank is much lighter than the steel one,it weighs in at 0.9kgs,the original tank weighs over 3.0kgs

as soon as i have some free time il be advertising my services for fibreglass repairs/mould making and carbon work,but just at the mo im flat out with work and the race bike im currently working on.

im happy to answer any reasonable questions for any riders having a go at fiberglassing themselves wen i get the time to check my messages.

thanks again...peace!

**westie** · 4th May 2008, 19:10

Very high quality finish. Great job.
Can never convince myself to make moulds. Time x money x effort.
You obviousely put alot into it.

**slowpoke** · 4th May 2008, 22:17

Corr! I got wood just looking at it...just as well I can't run my hands over it or there'd be an embarrassing amount of polish to clean up!
Well done fella, nice to see something a bit different too.

**imdying** · 5th May 2008, 19:34

Originally Posted by dilz

thank you all for the feedback!
il have to get back to you on a quote,would that be for an rgv tank(pictured)? or for making a mould to suit the bike you have in mind,then making one?

If it's a VJ22 tank, then how much for one? I'm guessing the sides have some kevlar in them too? (i.e. not just straight carbon alone?)

**Coyote** · 5th May 2008, 20:04

How much did it cost in supplies?

Can you give me some instructions to make my own carbon tank? I have some basic fibreglassing knowledge and have worked with fibreglass before. As I understand it carbon fibre is the same but I'm sure there's some tricks to it I don't know.

**dilz** · 5th May 2008, 20:55

Originally Posted by imdying

If it's a VJ22 tank, then how much for one? I'm guessing the sides have some kevlar in them too? (i.e. not just straight carbon alone?)

il hav to check model again,around $800 to a painted stage and the owner fits hardware ie fuel cap,breather,fuel tap and bladder if needed.

im keen to get started on sum,but like i said im really full on at the mo so couldn't commit to one for at least a month.

yea mate it has kevlar on the protruding areas where it contacts first in a slide (heres hoping its just a slide

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**AllanB** · 5th May 2008, 21:01

I could not work out why the images were showing as R rated - then I opened them - instant boner!

nice work.

Now get making some carbon fibre side covers for the Hornet 900's. Oh yeah.

**dilz** · 5th May 2008, 21:03

Originally Posted by Coyote

How much did it cost in supplies?

Can you give me some instructions to make my own carbon tank? I have some basic fibreglassing knowledge and have worked with fibreglass before. As I understand it carbon fibre is the same but I'm sure there's some tricks to it I don't know.

hey bro,thats alot of instructions to type

what exzactly do you want to know??

**dilz** · 5th May 2008, 21:22

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/at...1&d=1209979344
carbon tank1.jpghttp://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=94846&stc=1&d=1209979344
carbon tank5.jpg