Z1000R and Z1000J - Lots of pics, and Gun-Kote oven baked paint.

countersunk bolts from the bottom.
probably better off if we weld or machine as one.so that when we bolt it down it still has lots of rigidity.does it actually sit angled on the bottom piece?

Yes, in order to get in line with the mounting on the brake, because the swing bends out where it is supposed to be bolted on.
You are the machinist, you decide how to make it!

But machine it as a whole is a hell of job, and overkill, isn't it.

what angle is it offset from the bottom piece?

Hmm, I dont know, I measured out the bottom piece first, and the angle was given in that measure, so I did not measure it.

it was a test,you passed good job:laugh: .
uhm,yeah i just looked back and the question has been answered.:blush:

Carbon Fiber Cloths.

I have for a while thought about using carbon fiber, so I bought some and started on the Busa swing, I thought it was boring with only the gold colour on it.

So first I Gun-Koted the parts on it where I wanted colour on, and then I started with the carbon.

(Press the pictures for bigger size)

So, here is the resin, I am using the syringes to be sure that I mix the resin in the correct mixture.

Here is the carbon fiber cloths.

Its very important that you have a really sharp scissor, otherwise the half cut carbon threads will make this carbon project wasted.

Well, my scissor was semi sharp so I managed, but I will buy my self a new one.

Its no fun sniffing epoxy resin. Better with a few Guinness after the work is done.

I used my fingers to spread the resin, using gloves.

Its of course important to rub the resin in after the cloth is on.
You need to massage in the resin, and at the same time not put to much on. Just be patient.

This is of course only for the look, the world wants to be fooled, but it is real carbon fiber, no fUc**** 3M vinyl sticker.
I will make some 100% carbon parts later for either this project, or for the glorious great Z1000R project who comes after this, (this 1000J project is only the rehearsal for that project really).

So, when I am done later today with the carbon cloths, I will let it harden and tomorrow do some sanding, and then put on more epoxy, or/and use some other glossy varnish.

I am quite happy with the outcome so far. :lol: :lol:

oh roy,now you've done it.you went and kicked the carbon fiber door open.after we see how easy it is for you we will all want some.
i went and saw a live music show the other night here at bobs place next to the world famous cains ballroom and saw rockin acoustic circus.they have a young lady who played a carbon fiber cielo.it looked expensive:ohmy: .

ive been toying with making a set of bodywork for my bike,
and winding carbon string around the frame.
i used to work in a boat yard in the 80's so im not put off by the job.
good job Roy
let me know how easy it is to work with.

Quite the treatment roy. Will the varnish cover the entire swing or just the carbon?

Look forward to what you have up your sleave for the R. :woohoo:

It's nice to see someone working outside of the box. Way to go Roy. You keep inspiring us.

Leon:
Wonder if the sound is better/worse/different...hmm. :laugh:

Its quite easy to put it on, and wrap it around, but it needs to be worked with, and I am using Glad wrap to fasten lose ends before its harden, press the carbon fiber to the metal with, the resin dont stick to that.

I will only varnish the carbon fiber, the Gun-Kote is more than strong and glossy enough.
It was just enough space in the oven for the Busa swing...:ohmy: :ohmy: :ohmy:

Thanks for nice words mark1122,

roy,
i don't know enough about cielo's to even make a judgement.here is a link to there page but i didn't see any pictures of her c-f cielo there,she may have some on her myspace which is linked to on the page.
www.rockinacousticcircus.com/index.php?o...view&id=25&Itemid=31