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Starting from scratch in foam. This is a compressed video, don't watch if you have seizures..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DRaay0qyxY This is the full mold build video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqMG1G3OcjU and this is the actual tank build https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1_KD0gQjiw

Re: Kawasaki H2 750 Triple **Fall 2010 Update** Actually it petty easy to get a "H" triple to handle very well........ And "WTF's"

One thing is matt glass is glued together with a polyester base glue. Epoxy resins will not disolve the glue and the matt will not form. And it is correct, it is almost impossible to get epoxy and poly to stick together, there is no chemical bond, only mechanical. Plus I don't use gelcoat, as...

Cool Rocan! Glad to help if I can. And perattzi, you can't be a vibro cutter. (cheap at Harbor freight)

It's a ton of work trying to make a fiberglass part without a mold, and usually ends up very heavy. If you are using mat, and not cloth, you only need 2 to 3 layers. Cut patterns in heavy paper layed on the plug, where there are wrinkles or folds needed to lay flat, tear the matt where the fold...

Thanks for the comments so far. And that's the nice thing about fiberglass, you can modify to your liking.

I have been working on a new tail section for the RD 400's, and other bikes that have "squarish" tanks. Most of the round ones, and squarish ones are pretty simple looking to me, and I wanted to do something with a bit more "flair" and modernish look, but still be faithful to the vintage side of...

My mounting method is simular. Check out the bottom of this page. http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=22762.0

"Usually" cafe seats aren't designed to hinge open. If you have to have hinges, then head to your local hardware store and dig around to build something. Each seat is pretty much different, so you need to have the seat section and see how it would work hinged. Just be creative.....

How many years? Been over 2 now.......

Temperature is a huge factor also. I get the cheap 4 for a dollah hard plastic cups for the dollar store and mix 4 oz. at a time. When you run out, mix another batch. 70 to 90 degrees will really speed the hardening. 55 deg will take forever. You can adjust the hardner for the temp. A heat gun...

The Caswell tank sealer has no problem with the ethanol. Cheap (ish) and easy to use.

It depends on what kind of seat you are talking about. If it is a cafe seat, here is a thread...... http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=22762.0

I'm in New Mexico. I was at the Gap for the annual 2 stroke meet, the guys come from all over the country.....