To fiber or not to fiber?

Back Of The Pack · 08-10-2012, 01:07 AM

That is the question, So I got the sides and lower fairings for my R1 because I wanted something different than everyone else I also wanted it because it looks cool and thought it would get some positive attention. Well I still like it but unless you see the light reflecting off of it they just look like black fairings. I have the bug again and I am considering getting the tail and maybe the tank fairing or the front fairing. I don't really want to go to overboard with it because I like the contrast with the Blue. Any thoughts?

Also I found a nice looking blue zx-14 that I'm thinking about, tempting tempting. My only concern is that Bill only lives a few blocks away from me and I'm not sure there is enough room on the streets for us to park at the same time. HAHAHA.

ConradM · 08-10-2012, 01:12 AM

I think the tail would be cool... Doing the tank and or the front could be overkill.

2wheelsdown · 08-10-2012, 06:14 AM

There is plenty of room in kuna. Get some tires so you can ride.

scooterholic · 08-10-2012, 07:14 AM

The tail would look good, but then I also like the look of your bike the way it is.

ShotGunBetty · 08-10-2012, 06:31 PM

Tank partial...leave the tail and front.

theduckllr · 08-10-2012, 06:43 PM

Historically, the problemo I've had with carbon fiber bodywork is that it oxidizes in sunlight. You can clear coat it, which helps, but not completely. Also, when you wreck it, make sure you keep your receipts for the adjuster.

scharf2u · 08-13-2012, 04:24 PM

Don't forget that each piece will add about 5 horsepower.

Back Of The Pack · 08-13-2012, 05:49 PM

My only problem with doing the tail is that I have the cf cans and I think it might be to much. I like the tank half, I think maybe I'll keep it simple and just do that i know eventually I will be rocking full cf fairings lol I'm addicted. Plus the HP gain has been amazing lol.

08-10-2012, 01:07 AM	#1
Back Of The Pack Space Monkey Joined: Apr 2009 From: K-town Posts: 1,660 I Ride: Kinda	To fiber or not to fiber? That is the question, So I got the sides and lower fairings for my R1 because I wanted something different than everyone else I also wanted it because it looks cool and thought it would get some positive attention. Well I still like it but unless you see the light reflecting off of it they just look like black fairings. I have the bug again and I am considering getting the tail and maybe the tank fairing or the front fairing. I don't really want to go to overboard with it because I like the contrast with the Blue. Any thoughts? Also I found a nice looking blue zx-14 that I'm thinking about, tempting tempting. My only concern is that Bill only lives a few blocks away from me and I'm not sure there is enough room on the streets for us to park at the same time. HAHAHA.

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08-10-2012, 01:12 AM	#2
ConradM 007 Joined: Jan 2012 From: Boise ID Posts: 2,618 I Ride: '04 zx6r / '97 KX 250	I think the tail would be cool... Doing the tank and or the front could be overkill.

08-10-2012, 06:14 AM	#3
2wheelsdown Joined: May 2007 From: K-Town Posts: 4,337 I Ride: kawasaki ZX-14, Suzuki Eiger, Yamaha Bruin, and a Artic Cat 250.	There is plenty of room in kuna. Get some tires so you can ride.

08-10-2012, 07:14 AM	#4
scooterholic Space Monkey Joined: Oct 2009 From: Nampa, Id Posts: 1,699 I Ride: Suzuki 01 Gsx 600 f, 07 Honda Reflex, 92 Ninja ZX7 (in bike coma) Weedeater one	The tail would look good, but then I also like the look of your bike the way it is.

08-10-2012, 06:31 PM	#5
ShotGunBetty Joined: Aug 2009 From: Q-nuh Posts: 1,805 I Ride: 04 R6	Tank partial...leave the tail and front.

08-10-2012, 06:43 PM	#6
theduckllr Ghandi Joined: Aug 2007 From: Boise Posts: 3,866 I Ride: The Armageddon, Orange Crush	Historically, the problemo I've had with carbon fiber bodywork is that it oxidizes in sunlight. You can clear coat it, which helps, but not completely. Also, when you wreck it, make sure you keep your receipts for the adjuster.

08-13-2012, 04:24 PM	#7
scharf2u Indiana Jones Joined: May 2009 From: Boise Posts: 1,163 I Ride: None now, 08 Mustang GT	Don't forget that each piece will add about 5 horsepower.

08-13-2012, 05:49 PM	#8
Back Of The Pack Space Monkey Joined: Apr 2009 From: K-town Posts: 1,660 I Ride: Kinda	My only problem with doing the tail is that I have the cf cans and I think it might be to much. I like the tank half, I think maybe I'll keep it simple and just do that i know eventually I will be rocking full cf fairings lol I'm addicted. Plus the HP gain has been amazing lol.