Lower Safari Tank guards for the Super Enduro? - Page 2

spencergt66 · 04-16-2012, 10:24 PM

Tank is off the bike pick up is in the works for tomorrow cant wait

DefyInertia · 04-16-2012, 10:29 PM

I'm interested as well. I had a set on my 640 ADV and they took a beating.

kanur · 04-17-2012, 11:53 AM

Count me in for a set

Pax · 04-17-2012, 12:31 PM

I'm in.

spencergt66 · 04-17-2012, 01:48 PM

Tank was picked up today should have something in the close future

traveltoad · 04-17-2012, 02:35 PM

Riddler990 · 04-17-2012, 05:20 PM

I'm in for a set as well.

Cyclops Motorsports · 04-18-2012, 09:24 AM

This project is moving along nicely.
I have a few questions for you guys.
The best protection for the tank would be to use a Carbon/Kevlar/Fiberglass matrix. Going straight carbon would be to brittle, going straight Kevlar would be to flexable..the combo of all three is perfect.
We want a guard that will be ridged enough to protect against a rock, yet flexible enough not to shatter, we also need abrasion resistance.
We have a few options on both texture and appearance.
1. CF on the outside would give a black Carbon Fiber appearance,
2. Kevlar on the outside would be yellow
3.we can do a CF/Kevlar weave, you get a yellow/black weave pattern
We normally would do a gloss finish, however it occurred to me that a matte might hide owner provided scratches

let me know your thoughts.
Thanks

Pax · 04-18-2012, 10:20 AM

Matte black would be my first choice since my tank is black.

Konflict Motorsports · 04-18-2012, 11:05 AM

I'll take a set too...

spencergt66 · 04-18-2012, 11:06 AM

As good as the glossy parts look on a Off road bike they usually dont stay that way long I agree the matte finish will hold its finish longer just my 0.02$

triplenickel · 04-18-2012, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyclops Motorsports

This project is moving along nicely.
I have a few questions for you guys.
The best protection for the tank would be to use a Carbon/Kevlar/Fiberglass matrix. Going straight carbon would be to brittle, going straight Kevlar would be to flexable..the combo of all three is perfect.
We want a guard that will be ridged enough to protect against a rock, yet flexible enough not to shatter, we also need abrasion resistance.
We have a few options on both texture and appearance.
1. CF on the outside would give a black Carbon Fiber appearance,
2. Kevlar on the outside would be yellow
3.we can do a CF/Kevlar weave, you get a yellow/black weave pattern
We normally would do a gloss finish, however it occurred to me that a matte might hide owner provided scratches

let me know your thoughts.
Thanks

Option 1 in matte.

ktm950se · 04-18-2012, 01:01 PM

Yes, matte black please.

'Definitely don't want anything that's predominantly yellow.

ktm950se

Riddler990 · 04-18-2012, 01:05 PM

shiny like these. I would think if you wanted matte you could scuff up with scotch bright or wet sand them to your liking.

markie_wales · 04-18-2012, 01:06 PM

Either matt or gloss black. Don't liek the idea of yellow-ey.

cheers

Markie

04-16-2012, 10:24 PM	#16
spencergt66 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Seattle WA Oddometer: 366	Sweet Tank is off the bike pick up is in the works for tomorrow cant wait

04-16-2012, 10:29 PM	#17
DefyInertia Saratogian Joined: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco Oddometer: 146	I'm interested as well. I had a set on my 640 ADV and they took a beating. __________________ There's a feeling I get when I look to the West...

04-17-2012, 11:53 AM	#18
kanur Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Cape Girardeau, MO Oddometer: 493	Count me in for a set __________________ I heard the North Star saying, kid you're so lost even I can't bring you home. RIP Jason Molina

04-17-2012, 12:31 PM	#19
Pax shazam. Joined: Jul 2006 Location: COMO Oddometer: 808	I'm in. __________________ yamaha wr250r \| ktm 950se RIDES: Pop & Pax - West TAT 2009 \| The Dean of Adventure Routes “Character is much easier kept than recovered.” –Thomas Paine

04-17-2012, 01:48 PM	#20
spencergt66 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Seattle WA Oddometer: 366	Its all systems go Tank was picked up today should have something in the close future

04-17-2012, 02:35 PM	#21
traveltoad Aaron S Joined: May 2002 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 6,105

04-17-2012, 05:20 PM	#22
Riddler990 I Suck, You Rule. Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Burbank,Ca. Oddometer: 496	I'm in for a set as well.

04-18-2012, 09:24 AM	#23
Cyclops Motorsports Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Kent Wa Oddometer: 912	This project is moving along nicely. I have a few questions for you guys. The best protection for the tank would be to use a Carbon/Kevlar/Fiberglass matrix. Going straight carbon would be to brittle, going straight Kevlar would be to flexable..the combo of all three is perfect. We want a guard that will be ridged enough to protect against a rock, yet flexible enough not to shatter, we also need abrasion resistance. We have a few options on both texture and appearance. 1. CF on the outside would give a black Carbon Fiber appearance, 2. Kevlar on the outside would be yellow 3.we can do a CF/Kevlar weave, you get a yellow/black weave pattern We normally would do a gloss finish, however it occurred to me that a matte might hide owner provided scratches let me know your thoughts. Thanks __________________ When Quality matters,Its all about choices. Performance LED Vendors thread http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=839163 www.cyclopsadventuresports.com http://youtu.be/1fmEJO3ftFI

04-18-2012, 10:20 AM	#24
Pax shazam. Joined: Jul 2006 Location: COMO Oddometer: 808	Matte black would be my first choice since my tank is black. __________________ yamaha wr250r \| ktm 950se RIDES: Pop & Pax - West TAT 2009 \| The Dean of Adventure Routes “Character is much easier kept than recovered.” –Thomas Paine

04-18-2012, 11:05 AM	#25
Konflict Motorsports KM TUNER Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Redmond, Wa-Thousand Oaks Ca. Oddometer: 625	I'll take a set too... __________________ Konflict Motorsports & Suspension Services www.KonflictMotorsports.com

04-18-2012, 11:06 AM	#26
spencergt66 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Seattle WA Oddometer: 366	Hmmmm As good as the glossy parts look on a Off road bike they usually dont stay that way long I agree the matte finish will hold its finish longer just my 0.02$

04-18-2012, 01:01 PM	#28
ktm950se ^OP Banned Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Southern Maine Oddometer: 1,385	Yes, matte black please. 'Definitely don't want anything that's predominantly yellow. ktm950se

04-18-2012, 01:05 PM	#29
Riddler990 I Suck, You Rule. Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Burbank,Ca. Oddometer: 496	shiny like these. I would think if you wanted matte you could scuff up with scotch bright or wet sand them to your liking.

04-18-2012, 01:06 PM	#30
markie_wales Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Hampshire, UK Oddometer: 873	Either matt or gloss black. Don't liek the idea of yellow-ey. cheers Markie __________________ - "Dad, when I grow up I want to ride motorbikes like you do." -------- "Son, you can't do both." - Only bikers understand why dogs like to stick their heads out of car windows.

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