JackN
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I've been thinking that my S10 could use a rear wheel splash guard similar to what I had on my old Mutlistrada so I decided to make one. I've still got a ways to go but it's coming along well so far.
Lol. PVC guttering is highly under rated... Have you tried it to channel rain from roof tops to the sewers. Heard it's pretty effective... I know.., what a waste of a material.The Ferret said:looks like something I could do with my black PVC guttering ! Hey Bob?
Nice! I'm wondering how you are attaching it to the bike, as it looks like you have it sitting on top of the stays, rather than underneath as most here have done. Are you planning on mounting anything to this panel?JackN said:In addition to the splash guard, I'm also working on a piece to finish off the dash area. I think the stock appearance of the dash needs needs some "dressing up". I need to fine tune the fitment a bit, but I like the way it's shaping up.
Originally I thought I'd mount it on top. But after seeing it in place, now I do plan to mount it underneath the stays. It looks much better that way.AVGeek said:Nice! I'm wondering how you are attaching it to the bike, as it looks like you have it sitting on top of the stays, rather than underneath as most here have done. Are you planning on mounting anything to this panel?
So far it all looks OK, I'm not worried about anything rubbing. If it does, I'll just pull it back a bit with zip ties.BigBob said:Any concerns with wire or cable bundles rubbing and getting cut/frayed at full turns?
That dash panel will also help clean-up the airflow a bit that goes around the rider. I'm sure it will be quite noticeable at highway speeds and faster.JackN said:Originally I thought I'd mount it on top. But after seeing it in place, now I do plan to mount it underneath the stays. It looks much better that way.
I don't have any immediate plans to mount anything on it, although another 12 V socket might be nice?
So far it all looks OK, I'm not worried about anything rubbing. If it does, I'll just pull it back a bit with zip ties.
I wish the air flow was coming from there! Unfortunately, almost all of the air that comes up that way is from BEHIND the triple clamps, and good luck trying to stop that.Random ride said:That dash panel will also help clean-up the airflow a bit that goes around the rider. I'm sure it will be quite noticeable at highway speeds and faster.
Carbon Fiber cloth with epoxy resin. I cut the pink insulation styrofoam into the shapes that I want, then use those pieces as plugs to layup the wet cloth on them. Once the c.f. is kicked, I melt away the foam with acetone.Lutsie said:What materials are you using for the tire splash guard?
Hard to believe you can't find cf cloth for sale, but here's a place to get you started. They have everything you need.Lutsie said:Where do you get the cf cloth? Looked a few months ago for a project and couldn't find any where to source it. While I'm at it where did you get the pink foam?
Go for it!Lutsie said:Thank you Jack. And do you mind if I copy your idea?