[Guest]

Where's the best place to buy a small sheet of carbon fiber to make a dash?
Lockhart Phillips has it on backorder!
Thanks,
Steve

 

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Re: Carbon Fiber Sheet? (tricklidz1)

Try http://www.aircraftspruce.com

Click on the composite link on the left of the main screen

 

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Re: Carbon Fiber Sheet? (tricklidz1)

I’ve never worked with these guys before, but when I was looking for some CF their site looked like they had a lot of product.

http://www.carb.com/

 

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Re: Carbon Fiber Sheet? (tricklidz1)

Follow this link. I have bought from them, very nice carbon fiber sheets. If you need a custom cut I know a guy for that too. I also made my own dash.

http://www.macqc.com/

Go to "but online" scroll down to bottom of page for sheets. I think they have pics of the twill or you can call them for information.

 

[Guest]

Thanks,
OK..what do I have to know to cut it??
Jig Saw OK?
Wearing a mask, cutting it outside?

 

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Re: (tricklidz1)

Cuts well. Use a mask for sure. I've used dremel and router. The supplier I linked you too was the best price, size combo I could find. I also found a supplier for angle stock, 2 inch legs, to use to make brackets. 90 degree angle. I had to buy 6 ft though to get the stuff. Mil spec, etc. I can sell it by the foot if you want some of that.

 

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Re: (duc1036)

I just need a piece of flat sheet. Maybe 8"X6". I'm going to mount it to the aluminum race fairing support (Vortex) to mount the MyChron 3Plus digital dash I ordered.
Do you have any flat sheet left?

 

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Re: (tricklidz1)

No no flat left.

 

[Guest]

Re: (tricklidz1)

I've got some 2x2 twill 4layers thick. I can cut you a piece for nothing, just pay shipping. I also have some angle if you need.

 

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Re: (rossi46)

A jigsaw should work, I use a scroll saw and a dremal. You should wear a mask, gloves, and long sleeves. I tape over where I'm going to cut and draw pattern on the tape.

 

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Re: Carbon Fiber Sheet? (tricklidz1)

I got a sheet here to repair my scratched Arrow pipe.

http://www.robotcombat.com/marketplace_metals.html

Decent prices and fast shipping.

 

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Re: (rossi46)

Something like this would be great. I have a 998 and have always wanted to do the carbon over the dash instead of just the foam piece. I have not wanted to spend the $75 for one just yet however.

Cheers.
Marc

 

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Re: (rossi46)

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Hey thanks.
Please send me an email @ [email protected].
I'll take a good measurement tommorrow and let you know what size I need.

 

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Re: (rossi46)

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For some reason my dogs are always interested in what I am taking pictures of too.

 

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Re: (section8superbike)

Its hard to keep her out of the way for anything, sometimes I just have to lock her out!!!!!!!!!!

 

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Re: (rossi46)

Rossi, i would like a small piece if you don't mind

i can shoot you some paypal for your truobles?

i am trying to fab two small boot gaurds for my pipes to protect my boos from burning. i have some polished aluminum ones but carbon shapes would be much cooler

how does that bend, so so?

 

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Re: (mrgrn)

It won't bend at all, totally rigid. you got a pic of what your trying to make? Possibly I could help. I made my exhuast and heal guards and some other stuff.

 

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Re: (rossi46)

cool

i was thinking i could have some small steel nuts 15mm long bolts welded to my stainless pipes, and then use two small black aluminum bolts through the carbon pieces. I could take some measurements for each side and let you know, cool?

it should not be more than 4-5cm wide by 10-12cm long.

how far off the pipe should the nuts be so the carbon stands a chance?
how big of a deal will it be to have those welded?
what type of welder can i buy, are there cheapish ones?

thanks for the help

 

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Re: (mrgrn)

Small pieces will bend a little, very little. Have the nuts welded for you, shouldn't be much. Stay 15-20mm off the pipe and should be ok.

 

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Re: (mrgrn)

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Psssssst.... rossi46, dude..... the guy's talking about his bong ...not his exhaust pipe.
Don't give these guys all your CF, because you won't have any left to make cool things for us.

Trust me, they're all a bunch of long haired, hippy type, pinko ****. Save your CF for our bikes. We gotta stick together, bro.