140 $ Carbon Kevlar 640 Adventure TankGuards

ScarrJaw · 01-30-2005, 01:06 PM

So I chatted with my Carbon Guy, and here is his deal:
If we can get a copy of those japanese guards, since it will
be less work, my carbon guy will charge for no settup,
and if we order 5 (I'm one) or more we get em for 140 bucks a piece! But thats only if we get a set of em for him
to copy, the other answer is we send him a tank, he charges us 200 bucks for settup fee... 200/5 = 40, so 180 a piece. I am willing to be the kitty on this, and here is the cool news, he will do colors for free.. I want the black/yellow, but he also does Black/Red along with the standard black on black

Godspeed has a tank he is willing to loan out for molds, so one way or another we will get these fuckers made!

So these are our 2 choices:
1: Japanese carbon guard loan + 5 orders = 140 bucks
2: Godspeeds tank + 5 orders = 180 bucks
(greater then 5 orders and the total goes down)

Common guys lets get this goin!
Andrew "Wants to save his tank" Denton

Loadedagain · 01-30-2005, 03:13 PM

show me a pic and i'll make 'em.

Buckster · 01-30-2005, 03:34 PM

Whichever way you go, I'm interested.

Will · 01-30-2005, 04:03 PM

Interested!!!

ilmostro · 01-30-2005, 04:09 PM

Interested

ScarrJaw · 01-30-2005, 04:23 PM

our goal is this:

rapiti · 01-30-2005, 05:48 PM

If you are going to have somebody make some tooling, why not a composite rallye style skid plate?

That petcock protector looks like a wank to me. Easy to splash a mold, but it effectively makes your tank even bulkier, and who wants to reach behind that beyotch every time you stop or start?

At least relieve a place to turn the fuel on and off from the outside.

My $.02. We all have different opinions

Berti · 01-30-2005, 06:01 PM

Interested, closer to $140 the better.

Berti
'03 640

ChrisC · 01-30-2005, 06:15 PM

I'm a likely player too, but could I suggest a modification to the basic lines of the guard...just to be stylish

Same basic change on both sides...

Mr D Hertz · 01-30-2005, 06:39 PM

I'm interested

ScarrJaw · 01-30-2005, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loadedagain

show me a pic and i'll make 'em.

there be the pics, how much for em?

Loadedagain · 01-30-2005, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScarrJaw

there be the pics, how much for em?

i'll beat the hell outa $140 if it's just a polyester layup using carbon, carbon/kevlar.... but the part is only cosmetic. no protection and i'll guarantee that

if you are looking for any type of petcock protection carbon is not the best material. especially a 3 or 4 ply layup. i would seriously consider reinforced kevlar around the petcock. using say.... an aluminium support.

as someone else mentioned. have you considered how you are going to turn your fuel on and off if the cover is in front of the petcock?

ktmnate · 01-30-2005, 07:41 PM

I have never worked with carbon fiber but couldn't you inlay a piece of aluminum to act as a guard. It would have to have an access port for the petcock valve and somehow molded into the carbon fiber. Could this work???

Renazco · 01-30-2005, 07:42 PM

I agree that Kevlar is the way to go on these, I mean if your going to do it then do with the best materials for the protection it needs. As a side note a cosmetic change in the aesthetics as Chris mentioned wouldn't be a bad idea.

Btw, I did speak to BigTwin about making some for the 640 and he is willing to take a crack at it if this doesn't go through.

Loadedagain · 01-30-2005, 07:51 PM

i have to post twice just like everyone else

01-30-2005, 01:06 PM	#1
ScarrJaw ^OP Adventurer Joined: Dec 2003 Location: santa cruz, california Oddometer: 88	140 $ Carbon Kevlar 640 Adventure TankGuards So I chatted with my Carbon Guy, and here is his deal: If we can get a copy of those japanese guards, since it will be less work, my carbon guy will charge for no settup, and if we order 5 (I'm one) or more we get em for 140 bucks a piece! But thats only if we get a set of em for him to copy, the other answer is we send him a tank, he charges us 200 bucks for settup fee... 200/5 = 40, so 180 a piece. I am willing to be the kitty on this, and here is the cool news, he will do colors for free.. I want the black/yellow, but he also does Black/Red along with the standard black on black Godspeed has a tank he is willing to loan out for molds, so one way or another we will get these fuckers made! So these are our 2 choices: 1: Japanese carbon guard loan + 5 orders = 140 bucks 2: Godspeeds tank + 5 orders = 180 bucks (greater then 5 orders and the total goes down) Common guys lets get this goin! Andrew "Wants to save his tank" Denton __________________ 2008 BMW R1200 GS Adventure 2007 Benelli TNT Sport 2007 MV Agusta 1000 R 1997 KTM 620 Adventure 2000 Aprilia Mille R 1996 Ducati 900 SL ScarrJaw screwed with this post 01-30-2005 at 01:18 PM

01-30-2005, 03:13 PM	#2
Loadedagain making chips Joined: Jan 2003 Location: West Vancouver, BC Oddometer: 26,648	show me a pic and i'll make 'em. __________________ iba - 22936 * Alcan5000 - 2006, 2008, 2012 * Stenhouse Racing - Specializing in KTM Upgrades** custom cnc service available to suit your specific needs.

01-30-2005, 04:09 PM	#5
ilmostro Under Da Sea Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Oddometer: 29,235	Interested __________________ I've got stay the fuck out of it written on a stone tablet in my bedroom. - Con Stapleton

01-30-2005, 04:23 PM	#6
ScarrJaw ^OP Adventurer Joined: Dec 2003 Location: santa cruz, california Oddometer: 88	our goal is this: __________________ 2008 BMW R1200 GS Adventure 2007 Benelli TNT Sport 2007 MV Agusta 1000 R 1997 KTM 620 Adventure 2000 Aprilia Mille R 1996 Ducati 900 SL

01-30-2005, 05:48 PM	#7
rapiti IOR Veteran Joined: Mar 2003 Location: On the island Oddometer: 1,892	If you are going to have somebody make some tooling, why not a composite rallye style skid plate? That petcock protector looks like a wank to me. Easy to splash a mold, but it effectively makes your tank even bulkier, and who wants to reach behind that beyotch every time you stop or start? At least relieve a place to turn the fuel on and off from the outside. My $.02. We all have different opinions __________________ ...its the best paint scheme that has ever been or ever will be on an Adv...-AussieRob

01-30-2005, 03:34 PM	#3
Buckster Banned Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Atlanta GA or London UK Oddometer: 1,003	Whichever way you go, I'm interested.

01-30-2005, 04:03 PM	#4
Will Carpe Moto. Joined: Sep 2001 Location: Wandering Oddometer: 434	Interested!!!

01-30-2005, 06:01 PM	#8
Berti Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2003 Location: santa barbara area, ca Oddometer: 290	Interested, closer to $140 the better. Berti '03 640 __________________ "I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered" -George Best

01-30-2005, 06:15 PM	#9
ChrisC Molon Labe Joined: Feb 2003 Location: Prescott, Arizona USA Earth Oddometer: 6,286	I'm a likely player too, but could I suggest a modification to the basic lines of the guard...just to be stylish Same basic change on both sides... __________________ Chris '03 KTM Adventure 640 '43 BSA M20WD

01-30-2005, 06:39 PM	#10
Mr D Hertz Old and Tired Adventurer Joined: Sep 2003 Oddometer: 206	I'm interested

01-30-2005, 07:41 PM	#13
ktmnate Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2003 Location: Somewhere Oddometer: 2,994	I have never worked with carbon fiber but couldn't you inlay a piece of aluminum to act as a guard. It would have to have an access port for the petcock valve and somehow molded into the carbon fiber. Could this work???

01-30-2005, 07:42 PM	#14
Renazco Formerly AKA Boejangles Joined: Apr 2003 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca. Oddometer: 4,695	I agree that Kevlar is the way to go on these, I mean if your going to do it then do with the best materials for the protection it needs. As a side note a cosmetic change in the aesthetics as Chris mentioned wouldn't be a bad idea. Btw, I did speak to BigTwin about making some for the 640 and he is willing to take a crack at it if this doesn't go through.

01-30-2005, 07:51 PM	#15
Loadedagain making chips Joined: Jan 2003 Location: West Vancouver, BC Oddometer: 26,648	i have to post twice just like everyone else __________________ iba - 22936 * Alcan5000 - 2006, 2008, 2012 * Stenhouse Racing - Specializing in KTM Upgrades** custom cnc service available to suit your specific needs.

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