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Title: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: Mojo S2R on February 19, 2009, 03:38:46 PM
I'll admit it.  I think I've become a CFaholic and am amazed at the amount of things you can find made with it.

Just check out this site:  http://www.carbonfibergear.com/
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: Oldfisti on February 19, 2009, 03:52:43 PM
(http://www.carbonfibergear.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/bell-ross-br-01-tourbillon.jpg)


Not bad for 131 large.
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: Statler on February 19, 2009, 03:55:34 PM
for your racing sailboat:


(http://img.nauticexpo.com/images_ne/photo-g/carbon-marine-toilet-56619.jpg)
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: Mojo S2R on February 19, 2009, 06:45:26 PM
That watch is sweet.  To rich for my blood (read wallet) though.

LOL.  Got a kick out of that toilet.  If you can't afford the whole thing you can order just the seat at the CarbonFiberGear website ;)
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: teddy037.2 on February 19, 2009, 11:08:56 PM
yep, I was about to say...

that toilet has always been the bacon of CF parts  ;D
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: DesmoLu on February 19, 2009, 11:36:19 PM
What kind of action does a toilet have to see to warrant being made out of CF?!?
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: He Man on February 20, 2009, 01:03:00 AM
Quote from: DesmoLu on February 19, 2009, 11:36:19 PM
What kind of action does a toilet have to see to warrant being made out of CF?!?

ever had a rocket ship fly out of your bung hole?
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: Jobu on February 20, 2009, 01:58:27 AM
Quote from: DesmoLu on February 19, 2009, 11:36:19 PM
What kind of action does a toilet have to see to warrant being made out of CF?!?

I'd post some links, but then I'd get banned from the board.   :P
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: needtorque on February 20, 2009, 08:45:21 AM
(http://www.carbonfibergear.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/f1-carbon-gmt-watch-concept.jpg)

I like this one but im a techy geek.
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: MrFryMoto on February 20, 2009, 08:49:57 AM
Quote from: needtorque on February 20, 2009, 08:45:21 AM
(http://www.carbonfibergear.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/f1-carbon-gmt-watch-concept.jpg)

I like this one but im a techy geek.

NERD BONER!


where can one find that?
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: MrFryMoto on February 20, 2009, 09:01:19 AM
nevermind.. found it

http://www.carbonfibergear.com/montre-f1carbon-gmt-concept-watch/ (http://www.carbonfibergear.com/montre-f1carbon-gmt-concept-watch/)
$20-40k  :'(
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: Statler on February 20, 2009, 10:16:28 AM
Quote from: DesmoLu on February 19, 2009, 11:36:19 PM
What kind of action does a toilet have to see to warrant being made out of CF?!?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZDS3miKQCc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZDS3miKQCc)
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: Ddan on February 20, 2009, 11:09:32 AM
^   :o


Who do I have to kill to get a day of that?
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: Monster Dave on February 20, 2009, 11:53:45 AM
Quote from: Statler on February 19, 2009, 03:55:34 PM
for your racing sailboat:


(http://img.nauticexpo.com/images_ne/photo-g/carbon-marine-toilet-56619.jpg)

That's one fricke'n awesome toilet!!  (http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/rockon.gif)

I wonder if you can set any records on that thing?? (http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/flush.gif)



Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: hypurone on February 20, 2009, 11:59:44 AM
Quote from: Mojo S2R on February 19, 2009, 03:38:46 PM
I'll admit it.  I think I've become a CFaholic and am amazed at the amount of things you can find made with it.

Just check out this site:  http://www.carbonfibergear.com/

They say that is the first step to recovery, but so far, it hasn't worked for me!!   ;D
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: Mojo S2R on February 25, 2009, 08:10:07 PM
Quote from: hypurone on February 20, 2009, 11:59:44 AM
They say that is the first step to recovery, but so far, it hasn't worked for me!!   ;D

I know what you mean.  I've gone through changing items out with CF replacements and told myself that at least I am lightening the bike.  Now I am looking at items to add to the bike and I can't use that as an excuse.  8)
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: Mojo S2R on February 25, 2009, 08:13:36 PM
CF buttons and other non-necessities

http://www.moto-works.jp/zero_carbon/carbon_button.html (http://www.moto-works.jp/zero_carbon/carbon_button.html)

Maybe I'll starting replacing items I wear to make up the difference  [laugh]
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: Statler on February 25, 2009, 08:34:55 PM
Quote from: Mojo S2R on February 25, 2009, 08:13:36 PM
CF buttons and other non-necessities

http://www.moto-works.jp/zero_carbon/carbon_button.html (http://www.moto-works.jp/zero_carbon/carbon_button.html)

Maybe I'll starting replacing items I wear to make up the difference  [laugh]

ok...those are just cool.   Heading to court with carbon buttons on the suit jacket soon.

and need some as a joke for the polo shirt I sail in most often.
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: hypurone on February 26, 2009, 06:22:20 AM
Quote from: Mojo S2R on February 25, 2009, 08:10:07 PM
I know what you mean.  I've gone through changing items out with CF replacements and told myself that at least I am lightening the bike.  Now I am looking at items to add to the bike and I can't use that as an excuse.  8)

I have a CF windscreen on the way and when I talked to the guy who makes/sells em, he told me about some CF frame plugs he has! I am UNCONTROLLABLY tempted to snag some. SEE! I told you it wasn't working for me....  [laugh]
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: bluemoco on February 26, 2009, 08:20:38 AM
I saw this gem at the BST booth in Indianapolis last week.  They're amazing bikes...

(http://www.rpmri.com/gallery2/d/2347-2/Dealer+Expo+2009_109.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=ef1e24f0c958ca9df6d7bc89222be9a5)

(http://www.rpmri.com/gallery2/d/2353-2/Dealer+Expo+2009_111.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=ef1e24f0c958ca9df6d7bc89222be9a5)

(http://www.rpmri.com/gallery2/d/2350-4/Dealer+Expo+2009_110.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=ef1e24f0c958ca9df6d7bc89222be9a5)

Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: Mojo S2R on February 26, 2009, 08:51:01 AM
Quote from: bluemoco on February 26, 2009, 08:20:38 AM
I saw this gem at the BST booth in Indianapolis last week.  They're amazing bikes...

(http://www.rpmri.com/gallery2/d/2347-2/Dealer+Expo+2009_109.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=ef1e24f0c958ca9df6d7bc89222be9a5)

WANT!  I just got a little light headed.  Seriously.
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: swampduc on February 26, 2009, 10:35:21 AM
Quote from: hypurone on February 26, 2009, 06:22:20 AM
I have a CF windscreen on the way and when I talked to the guy who makes/sells em, he told me about some CF frame plugs he has! I am UNCONTROLLABLY tempted to snag some. SEE! I told you it wasn't working for me....  [laugh]
Frame plugs!? Oh, hell, I've gotta get those. Who sells 'em?
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: Speeddog on February 26, 2009, 11:42:34 AM
Quote from: Statler on February 20, 2009, 10:16:28 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZDS3miKQCc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZDS3miKQCc)
[/quote

Ubbeda....ubbeda.....HOLY FVCK!
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: hypurone on February 27, 2009, 11:10:54 AM
Quote from: swampduc on February 26, 2009, 10:35:21 AM
Frame plugs!? Oh, hell, I've gotta get those. Who sells 'em?


Well, I got some pics from him today and I was uninspired by them.  :-\
Linky:
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd93/mkmebuy/duc/PICF0045.jpg (http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd93/mkmebuy/duc/PICF0045.jpg) in Texalium Silver
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd93/mkmebuy/duc/MonstPlugs.jpg (http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd93/mkmebuy/duc/MonstPlugs.jpg) in standard CF

I did not ask how they attach to the bike as I think for the first time (and my first step towards recovery [laugh]) I am gonna pass on 'em...

If you want em, lemme know and I can ask him if he is cool with me giving out his email addy...
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: swampduc on February 27, 2009, 11:31:19 AM
Meh. Think I'll pass. The CF business card case off that other site, though...  ;D
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: Mojo S2R on February 27, 2009, 02:11:21 PM
Quote from: hypurone on February 27, 2009, 11:10:54 AM

Well, I got some pics from him today and I was uninspired by them.  :-\
Linky:
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd93/mkmebuy/duc/PICF0045.jpg (http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd93/mkmebuy/duc/PICF0045.jpg) in Texalium Silver
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd93/mkmebuy/duc/MonstPlugs.jpg (http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd93/mkmebuy/duc/MonstPlugs.jpg) in standard CF

I did not ask how they attach to the bike as I think for the first time (and my first step towards recovery [laugh]) I am gonna pass on 'em...

If you want em, lemme know and I can ask him if he is cool with me giving out his email addy...


I'm interested in a set of the standard CF if he has plugs for the odd sized hole on the left side of the frame just in front and under the seat and the two on the tail.  These three are not the same size as all the other standard frameplug sets I've seen and I've just been using the OEM plugs and matching plastic plugs I've found at either a hardware or autoparts store.  BTW - how much?
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: hypurone on March 02, 2009, 06:18:31 AM
Quote from: Mojo S2R on February 27, 2009, 02:11:21 PM
I'm interested in a set of the standard CF if he has plugs for the odd sized hole on the left side of the frame just in front and under the seat and the two on the tail.  These three are not the same size as all the other standard frameplug sets I've seen and I've just been using the OEM plugs and matching plastic plugs I've found at either a hardware or autoparts store.  BTW - how much?

Yikes! I have that info at home somewhere but IIRC, the Texalium Silvers' went for $50 (for a set of five) and $35 for the standard CF, same preset selection. He never responded as to whether he was amenable to having his email posted here. I will follow up with him. I would hope to be seeing my CF windscreen this week...
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: hypurone on March 04, 2009, 05:02:28 PM
Here is the update I promised on the CF Windscreen:

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=20094.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=20094.0)
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: Buckethead on March 04, 2009, 07:21:34 PM
I'll admit it, I bought a watch. (http://www.carbonfibergear.com/deal-magico-mens-carbon-fiber-watch-with-winder-87-off/)

My old Seiko got messed up in a crash last year (it was in my pocket at the time) and I'd been looking for a replacement. Of course, for a watch that uses carbon fiber, this thing is goddam heavy, thanks to the water-resistant stainless case and a band that I swear has DID 525 stamped somewhere.

Gotta admit, the sweeping second-hand is kinda mesmerizing.
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: Mojo S2R on March 09, 2009, 03:09:01 AM
Carbon fiber covered Porsche Cayenne Turbo S Choptop anybody:
http://autoshow.autos.msn.com/autoshow/geneva2009/Slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=18301538#6 (http://autoshow.autos.msn.com/autoshow/geneva2009/Slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=18301538#6)
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: MrFryMoto on March 09, 2009, 07:02:52 AM
Quote from: Mojo S2R on March 09, 2009, 03:09:01 AM
Carbon fiber covered Porsche Cayenne Turbo S Choptop anybody:
http://autoshow.autos.msn.com/autoshow/geneva2009/Slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=18301538#6 (http://autoshow.autos.msn.com/autoshow/geneva2009/Slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=18301538#6)

hmmm
i wouldn't kick it out of bed... but i wouldn't know what to do with it in bed

Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: Mojo S2R on March 09, 2009, 07:30:13 AM
Quote from: MrFry - Cycles on March 09, 2009, 07:02:52 AM
hmmm
i wouldn't kick it out of bed... but i wouldn't know what to do with it in bed

LOL  [laugh]

- Newsflash - ............MrFry doesn't know what to do with it in bed............. - bollocks = bad / Dogs bollocks = good - ???
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: Mojo S2R on October 22, 2009, 04:34:19 AM
Quote from: hypurone on March 02, 2009, 06:18:31 AM
Yikes! I have that info at home somewhere but IIRC, the Texalium Silvers' went for $50 (for a set of five) and $35 for the standard CF, same preset selection. He never responded as to whether he was amenable to having his email posted here. I will follow up with him. I would hope to be seeing my CF windscreen this week...

hypurone,
Been away for awhile.  Do you still have the info for this guy?  I would like to get those frame plugs if he still has them.
TIA
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: Mojo S2R on October 22, 2009, 05:30:18 AM
Carbon Fiber Caps: http://gizmodo.com/194581/ginity-carbon-fiber-caps (http://gizmodo.com/194581/ginity-carbon-fiber-caps)
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: Mojo S2R on October 22, 2009, 05:32:11 AM
Ginity (the company that makes the caps) also makes carbon fiber business cards: http://www.ginity.com/business_cards.htm (http://www.ginity.com/business_cards.htm)
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: Mojo S2R on October 22, 2009, 05:42:16 AM
Carbon fiber film: http://www.carbonfiberfilm.com/ (http://www.carbonfiberfilm.com/) (the look without the cost or benefits of CF ;))
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: hypurone on October 22, 2009, 05:55:36 AM
Quote from: Mojo S2R on October 22, 2009, 04:34:19 AM
hypurone,
Been away for awhile.  Do you still have the info for this guy?  I would like to get those frame plugs if he still has them.
TIA

I looked in all my usual places and can't find it. If I do stumble across it I will post up for sure.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: swampduc on October 22, 2009, 06:06:32 AM
Quote from: Mojo S2R on October 22, 2009, 05:32:11 AM
Ginity (the company that makes the caps) also makes carbon fiber business cards: http://www.ginity.com/business_cards.htm (http://www.ginity.com/business_cards.htm)
Only 10 Euro a pop  :o
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: teddy037.2 on October 22, 2009, 08:08:48 AM
CF business cards? sheesh! I wish I made that much money
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: Rob Hilding on October 22, 2009, 03:08:41 PM
Quote from: swampduc on October 22, 2009, 06:06:32 AM
Only 10 Euro a pop  :o

Customer: " May I have one of your cards?"

You: "Sure, they're only $15 each, and I take Paypal"
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: Mojo S2R on May 05, 2010, 08:17:20 AM
Garskin "Dry Carbon" Skins http://store.garskin.com/cart.php?target=search&substring=dry+carbon (http://store.garskin.com/cart.php?target=search&substring=dry+carbon)

I was looking for a skin for my HP TouchSmart tx2 because I didn't like the little bubbles design that came on it and found the Garskin dry carbon skins.  Okay, not real carbon but it does look and feel like it.  I also got one for my DS Lite.  They come already precut to the device they will be applied on and so it's just peel and stick.  Makes them look classy too.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: cyrus buelton on May 05, 2010, 08:50:26 AM
I have a Carbon Fiber Single Sided Swingarm somewhere. I think it is in Chris@cyclecats garage. Who knows anymore.

Just waiting for him to pull the engine, get it over to Indy Ducati so Matt Carr can do a little motor work, fit some slimmer side cases on it, paint, re-install, fabricate some pieces, and maybe I'll be riding by August.

[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: RAT900 on May 05, 2010, 10:31:27 AM
Quote from: DesmoLu on February 19, 2009, 11:36:19 PM
What kind of action does a toilet have to see to warrant being made out of CF?!?

blumpkins
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: cyrus buelton on May 05, 2010, 10:33:51 AM
Quote from: RAT900 on May 05, 2010, 10:31:27 AM
blumpkins

[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]

We also knew those as Darth Vader's
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: RAT900 on May 05, 2010, 10:39:58 AM
crying....
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: cyrus buelton on May 05, 2010, 12:10:59 PM
Quote from: RAT900 on May 05, 2010, 10:39:58 AM
crying....

Sorry G.


It really is a classic name.
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: Mojo S2R on May 05, 2010, 07:28:44 PM
Quote from: cyrus buelton on May 05, 2010, 08:50:26 AM
I have a Carbon Fiber Single Sided Swingarm somewhere. I think it is in Chris@cyclecats garage. Who knows anymore.

I thought you already had that installed.  Having issues or is it a direct bolt on?
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: cyrus buelton on May 06, 2010, 04:16:29 AM
Quote from: Mojo S2R on May 05, 2010, 07:28:44 PM
I thought you already had that installed.  Having issues or is it a direct bolt on?

I am not doing the work, so it has been on a few other busy individuals schedules.

It is not a direct bolt on because the 996 S4r motor is wider than the cases on a 996 SBK, so it won't directly fit.

we were looking into some different engine options and decided the easiest was to put narrower cases on my existing motor and not have to make the beast with two backs around with also sourcing a different motor, selling mine, etc etc.

We just need to get it over to Indianapolis for the motor work, then back here to get painted, bolted on, and then some suspension and exhaust custom work.
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: swampduc on May 06, 2010, 04:36:51 AM
Sounds like you need to buy another bike so you don't miss most of the season  [evil]
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: cyrus buelton on May 06, 2010, 05:26:26 AM
Quote from: swampduc on May 06, 2010, 04:36:51 AM
Sounds like you need to buy another bike so you don't miss most of the season  [evil]

Last threadjack.........


I've also got my first Ducati which is a 99 750 with some FCR's and other goodies.


It keeps a smile on my face  [thumbsup]

I am, though, about to buy my wife some sort of enduro bike as she wants that for her first ride. She doesn't like riding my 99 yet as it is my baby, so we are searching out a nice dual purpose bike for her. She is afraid that she will drop my Duc and I will blow a head gasket in anger. I tell her this isn't the case, but I'd sort of be heart broken to see a big ding in my bike.

But then again.........I love my wife and a bike is just a bike. Learning to ride is an experience. We've all dropped our first, second, third, or 4th bikes (ok, at least I have) in our garage, parking lot, etc.

So if she dropped it, I'd be pissed for about 2minutes and move on.


Then I'd be forced to spend money in the state of NH at DP's shop.........


[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: RAT900 on May 06, 2010, 05:49:31 AM
RAT's primary rule for a happy relationship:

Never buy a spouse or loved one a vehicle that you are personally emotionally attached to
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: bluemoco on May 06, 2010, 08:59:05 AM
Quote from: RAT900 on May 06, 2010, 05:49:31 AM
RAT's primary rule for a happy relationship:

Never buy a spouse or loved one a vehicle that you are personally emotionally attached to

Truer words were never spoken.
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: cyrus buelton on May 06, 2010, 09:05:59 AM
Quote from: RAT900 on May 06, 2010, 05:49:31 AM
RAT's primary rule for a happy relationship:

Never buy a spouse or loved one a vehicle that you are personally emotionally attached to

I bought it for myself in 2005.

It just so happened that one rides in the house and the other wanted to learn

and

I have two bikes.

At the time, I hadn't saved up enough to buy her a beater bike.


But we went out to some parking lots to get her acquainted, she was scared of the front brakes (99's had one rotor, I upgraded to dual disc.......that make the beast with two backser's brakes are a bit scary at first).

So back to the saving board to get funds for yet another bike........shame shame
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: Mojo S2R on May 06, 2010, 11:17:28 PM
Here's a pic of Cyrus' CF Swingarm

(http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/jshoward11/CarbonSwingarm1.jpg)
http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=33778.0 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=33778.0)

Maybe we can see some better pictures of it when finally mounted.  [cheeky]
Title: Re: All that is Carbon Fiber
Post by: Mojo S2R on May 25, 2010, 02:26:57 AM
Driven Racing's Meteor MX Carbon Handlebars

(http://www.drivenracing.com/grphx/products/cb-bars-1.jpg)