Hi has anybody got a original Yamaha mt01 carbon tank cover they want to sale
Many thanks Derek
Good luck with that one. I've only ever seen them on the German site, you might try there.
how's the modelling going on the mt
I've started the new air intakes but seeing as there's no EOD this year their on hold and I'm working on my new bike a Harley Davidson Fat Bob and before you go oh no not a bloody Harley you have to try one, it's the most fun Harley they have produced so far, 1886cc and actually handles!!! very close to the MT but a more relaxed seating position. The standard bike is bloody ugly in my view but I'm remedying that
Some pics of the original and my version. Ignore the back rest it's just a place holder until I get proper upholsterer to make it. More parts being made which will eventually be in CF once I master the bloody art
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I'm not a great harley fan but that looks the business i even like the exhaust ,have you managed to get good results cf without an autoclave as most parts i have seen without this tend to be disappointing
I wasn't a fan of this particular model till I road it but it always puts a smile on my face.
On the CF molding I'm taking things very slowly. I'm first increasing my mold making skills and I've realised my molds need to be much better for a true pro component. I believe I'll be able to get a successful part if I pay attention to detail and don't rush it. I'm starting off with bits for the Harley before I tackle my new MT air intakes. I'll keep you tabbed on my progress. Could be a long road
OK I give in, Derek you were right, I cannot get anywhere near the quality needed for Carbon Fibre without buying all the gear. The suppliers have wonderful videos but I'm not sure they're showing true end products of hand lay work. I'm a real detail person following their instructions to the letter but I just couldn't get rid of all the entrapped air. My stuff looked good from a few feet away but close up there were many imperfections.
Oh hum
Thats my experience good until you look close up be nice to know somebody working for McLaren
And that shows just what shitty quality really looks like
My own worst reject was better than that.
i just got one, had to have it re-lacquered twice carbon fibres a nightmare still got some tiny pin marks
