CF Tank Panels for 696 (aka F*ck My Life)

Started by Takster, March 17, 2009, 06:26:21 PM

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DucatiTorrey

i think we should make him a CF frisbee
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Takster

Quote from: ducatitorrey on April 15, 2009, 03:08:27 AM
i think we should make him a CF frisbee

I think I'd pay pretty decent money for that.  I think a DMF logo CF frisbee would rule.

'09 Monster 696

Raux

Quote from: Takster on April 15, 2009, 06:26:36 AM
I think I'd pay pretty decent money for that.  I think a DMF logo CF frisbee would rule.

yeah but i think the name frisbee is licensed... we could call it the DMF Takster Takedown Disk.

Takster

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Quote from: Raux on April 15, 2009, 06:35:36 AM
yeah but i think the name frisbee is licensed... we could call it the DMF Takster Takedown Disk.

My licensing fee for using my handle will be 2 "takedown disks".

Now, the panels:
I obviously haven't had the time to put them on my bike yet.  I'll probably do that later on tonight.  I'll post up when they're on.

right side panel

right side panel different angle

left side panel

Inside:

Right panel weight:

Left panel weight:

Imperfections:


'09 Monster 696

Takster

BTW, I SWEAR that the white powder substance that's covering my digital scale is flour.

sadly, I'm serious  ;D

'09 Monster 696

Spicoli

So how much does the stock panels (paint w/o screens weigh?   That would be a nice comparison to see.
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'09 Triumph Speed Triple, flat black

Takster

Quote from: Spicoli on April 15, 2009, 03:09:49 PM
So how much does the stock panels (paint w/o screens weigh?   That would be a nice comparison to see.

I'll be sure to post up when I get the 11 billion screws out... probably tomorrow.

'09 Monster 696

Takster

I'm thinking about the white 2-line logo to put on the tank.  Possibly the Ducati Mechanica wings logo too... Not really sure.  Suggestions?

'09 Monster 696

DucatiTorrey

white two lines would be sweet, the 80 s style right? IMHO im not for the mechanica logo on bikes

look nice

imperfections? from factory? dang
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'10 Streetfighter, '01 KTM Duke II, '09 M1100S (RIP), '08 Vespa GTS 250,'58 Vespa Allstate (RIP), M696 (sold)

El Matador

How much does someone pay for something like this?

Takster

Quote from: El Matador on April 15, 2009, 05:19:45 PM
How much does someone pay for something like this?

It was 399 GBP which came out to $450.56 US shipped.

for reference, Commonwealth Motorcycles is selling the "80s" tank skin for $472.90

'09 Monster 696

Takster

Quote from: ducatitorrey on April 15, 2009, 04:53:38 PM
white two lines would be sweet, the 80 s style right? IMHO im not for the mechanica logo on bikes
Yeah, I'm leaning in that direction, but the decal that I found is cut so that it's in 6 pieces, and I don't have a particularly steady hand.

Quote from: ducatitorrey on April 15, 2009, 04:53:38 PM
imperfections? from factory? dang
Yeah, I'm not particularly happy with some of the imperfections... There are a few...
-in the clearcoat, there are some noticeable bubbles about the size of the period on a computer keyboard.  Not noticable unless you have your face within a foot of the tank, so I can live with it
-the hooks that hold the cover to the center piece are slightly misshapen... In fact it may take a little dremel work to get it to fit snugly.  I'm thinking that they should have used aluminum clips instead of trying to make that part out of carbon
-there are some swirlmarks in the clearcoat, but nothing that you'd notice if you weren't totally anal
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'09 Monster 696

hcomp

I all fairness to the manufacturer, It is very, very difficult to finish the carbon weave with a compound shape like that.  Also when you do carbon it is also very very difficult to get rid of all the pinholes as well. If there is only one or two pin holes in the whole thing, it is done really well.  We do a fair amount of carbon work at my shop and it is difficult stuff to work with.  Our carbon guy is really well skilled in carbon and I have seen good and bad carbon, and I would say that with that shape it is pretty darn good.  If you were so inclined to get rid of the pinholes you could have a painter clear coat them again and they will probably go away.  None the less I think the 80's logo would look awesome on that.

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