How much fibreglass mat and resin should I need?

[nico]

Give me a call as I already have a mould for VFR tank and a number of tail options we have already adapted to VFRs in the past

what in the line have you got to fit vfr750f (rc36) molded?? pics or pm chers

[imdying]

*snip horrible words about adding weight*

You want to hang all this extra crap off of your lean sportsbike why?

[Coyote]

You want to hang all this extra crap off of your lean sportsbike why?

I don't see where it would be gaining weight? The tank inside will be smaller, but otherwise I can't see any other disadvantages. It'll be like a MotoGP bike having a single tank/tail piece

[imdying]

Well you want a tank shaped piece strong enough to brace your knees against when cornering, and then another tank piece underneath that to hold the actual fuel... what's the point?

[Coyote]

Well you want a tank shaped piece strong enough to brace your knees against when cornering, and then another tank piece underneath that to hold the actual fuel... what's the point?

Cause it'd be cool...

[imdying]

I can dig that

The inner tank, will that be a composite structure also?

[nico]

idea would a blader type thing work for the iners of a gas tank ????? that could be light could tuck up nicley inside a fiberglass outer , dont some race cars use this method??

[Coyote]

I can dig that

The inner tank, will that be a composite structure also?

Possibly. I'm hoping that my brother might teach me how to TIG weld once he has learnt it. He's going to a Fabrication course at Weltec (Custom bike making will only be a matter of time ). That way I could make a nice shiney aluminium tank which will add to the bling factor.

Though since I'll have to wait until I have the skills for that, a composite tank would probably be what I'll do. I remember hearing fibreglass doesn't like petrol. Is there a product I can put on the inside or don't I have to worry if I use the right resin?

idea would a blader type thing work for the iners of a gas tank ????? that could be light could tuck up nicley inside a fiberglass outer , dont some race cars use this method??

That's an interesting idea. Though the VFR is a scorchingly hot bike, need something that won't melt through.


I got peer pressured into buying piss on New Years night. Might not have the cash for this project for a while yet. At least I've learnt a lot from this thread for the future.

[nico]

im sure if v8super cars and f1 cars if they can use it im sure heat probally wont be much of a issue

[imdying]

I'll do. I remember hearing fibreglass doesn't like petrol. Is there a product I can put on the inside or don't I have to worry if I use the right resin?

Ask Peter as he'll know for sure, but a VER is most likely what you're after.