carbon fiber rad shrouds?

[200x newby]

anybody do there own carbon fiber work on here? anybody know of anyone who makes carbon fiber rad shrouds for 85-86 ATC 250r?

[ceaserthethird]

It would nice with a black tank , but as for funtion would not improve over stock

[200x newby]

oh im not lookin for improving im looking for the cool factor

[nate b]

I could get a set made for ya if you got the cash

[200x newby]

nate b how much we talkin? ive got cash

[nate b]

no idea, my buddy does that. But its gonna be pricey and I dont even want to ask if your not serious.

[200x newby]

im serious but i would like to know a price before i put my cards on the table.

[firefirefire90]

It'll be at least a hundie if not more...Carbon fiber is EXPENSIVE. It is very light, yet very strong. Difficult to make as well. Good luck!

[nate b]

I'll find out

[200x newby]

thanks. and if he needs shrouds to make the molds i got some he can borrow. oh i also got a short track tank i would trade him if he has a 85 86 250r

[200x newby]

did you find anything out yet?

[250r'en +TCB]

Yeah that would be nice to have. Somebody make Short track shrouds in carbon fiber PLEASE!!!!!! lol

carbon fiber kinda looks good with almost anything too.......

[200x newby]

IM GONNA DO IT!!! ive just spent the last half hour reading on how to make a carbon fiber part and well it just happens to be the same process as fiber glass sheet molding. so first step is to make a mold of my tank shrouds then order some carbon fiber fabric and get some clear epoxy resin. well wish me luck may take a couple months to perfect as im gonna be learning as i go soo... yeah. but nate b have you found out if your buddy can do it and how much?

[Derrick Adams]

If your going to take the time to make these, then I would suggest you make your trial runs with fiberglass sheet instead of carbon. Also, you will want to gel and wax your molds and apply around 20mils of clear gel-coat to the molds before you lay the carbon if you want a nice shine. Make sure to get clear catalyst as well or your carbon will be tinted.

Also, I would suggest laying in 2 layers of regular glass for support on the mounting locations. Just my opinion.

I'm making some custom Z shrouds right now this same way.

[200x newby]

thanks for the pointers. i was thinking of doing trial fiber glass shrouds to get the wolds perfect. but im not using any fiber glass in the final product im gonna use about 3 layers of carbon.