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Hey everyone. It’s been a minute since my last update. There’s not a ton of progress to report. I’ve got my fingers in a lot of areas but not too much reaching completion. This week the big victories are the front brakes. I scored some semi-radial Brembo master cylinders from a 1098. I’ll...

I was busy this weekend with the sand paper and carbon fiber. I really want the option to leave any part of the carbon body work unpainted. So, after getting the tail body worked, I added a skin layer. I then put on a few extra coats of resin to get a smooth finish with plenty of depth. It still...

Thanks for all the input. I clearly under estimated the time and effort that goes into these processes. @themotoworks, I'll take you up on that offer to redesign and machine. What file format do you require? This piece will not be a focal point on the project but it will be very much in view.

Hey everybody. I need a part manufactured but I can't seem to find anyone to do it affordably. Online Machine shop wanted $1,400 and the online 3d printer wanted $700. Is there anybody out there in Cafe land that would be willing to help? I'm willing to pay a reasonable price. I'd love to...

Hey Fellas. Time for an update. the quick and dirty is that not really anything that I posted last time worked out. The molded carbon failed due to either too little hardener in the resin or some kind of chemical reaction with the mold material. Regardless I ended up with junk. The...

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Hey fellas, time for another update. Progress has been slow as a new puppy has taken up a bunch of free time and the garage isn’t currently a safe place for a puppy. Oh, and I snuck in a trackday too. After completing the PLA prototypes I had some time to research. Apparently, carbon...

You just have to be patient. I have less than $3k in the original bike. However, I've already more than doubled that spend with parts and materials. There are a number of things I haven't shown you guys yet. If it's got tits or tires it's gonna be expensive.

While I waiting on more composite making stuff to arrive, I decided to turn my focus to the headlight. I knew I wanted to have a round led headlight but I didn’t really want to use a traditional bucket. I don’t think the look suits this build and I’d want to make it from carbon fiber. I had...

Does anybody have a source for vacuum bagging materials? Specifically the plastic bags.

So, a lack of updates does not mean there hasn’t been progress. There has been the normal polishing and surfacing and collecting of parts. However, the tail section is what has been preventing any real forward progress. As you may recall, this is about where we left off. That picture makes the...

I'm not exactly sure what you are saying here. :(

I've been playing with some designs and prototyping a little over the holiday. I decided to play with some ABS plastic to get some shapes that I can eventually build a mold from. I figured an ABS laminate would more mimic what is possible with composites than plastic tubes. While these are very...

Thanks for the feedback Teazer and DesmoDog. I have taken it to heart. After staring at the bike and researching carbon sub-frames and monocoque tail sections, I agree that I was headed down the wrong path. I think I can do better. The trick is the make the thing strong enough and keep the...

Ok, in this update I'm gonna ask for a little help. I'd like to think that I have a better than average understanding of composite materials but I'm moving into uncharted waters here. I do not question one bit that I can make some composite parts that are absolutely beautiful and will look great...

I think the days for quick progress are behind me. Now is the time of year to wear my fingerprints down so that my phone doesn't recognize me. The big question is how does the seat fit? I'll go with reasonably well. There will need to be some tweaks here and there but ultimately it is the...

Time for another update. Those wit a keen eye will recognize this as the Radical Ducati seat from previous posts. I managed to track down Yann in France and had him make this up. I plan to remake this from carbon fiber using this one to make a mold. Of course there was a bit of a language...

Thanks for the compliment on the shop. I built my last bike in relative squalor and disorganization. So, when I built out the garage at this house, I was very particular. A place for everything and what not. As for the tank, I'm not entirely sure if it needs any treatment before introducing...

Well, it’s true. The waiting is in fact the hardest part. But the wait is over. At least for my tank. Yea, the weaves are different but I’m likely going to trim the airbox down so that the 1k weave is only visible inside. Also, there will be paint. Now I am just waiting on the seat/tail...

Yea, I think you are right. Since I am planning on ditching the stock instruments I'll probably just buy a front wheel for an 848. The research I have done says I'll need offset rotors. Since I have to buy a wheel, axle and rotors, I'll just buy the right stuff for the front end and probably use...