Airtech rz350 yzr go bodywork

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Re: Airtech rz350 yzr go bodywork

#16 Post by RuZty » Fri Oct 26, 2018 7:17 pm

evan_calgary wrote: Ruzty: Where did you find prepreg? I always wanted to mess around with some of that but did not know of an autoclave I could use!
I haven't done any for a few decades, did a stint as a laminator in the UK, Indy Cars. I wanted to explore it again on my own projects so started collecting equipment. A friend nearby has an oven he built for powdercoating, big enough for anything I would make. You really only need an autoclave for structural stuff, bodywork under vacuum cured in an oven is plenty sufficient. You can buy prepreg from Composites Canada, probably plenty of other sources but they're not far from me.

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Re: Airtech rz350 yzr go bodywork

#17 Post by RuZty » Fri Oct 26, 2018 7:34 pm

RC45 wrote: The point being that is possible to have presentation quality race bodywork, the manufacturer just has to take the time to do it right.

Hopefully at some point a good manufacturer will see fit to make some really good YZR500 style bodywork - the big question will be whether people will be prepared to pay for such quality.
And that's the key, I would have no interest in making a carbon fender for an R1 to sell to someone that is considering a made in China one off Ebay for $100, it's not worth my time. BMW had an S1000rr at the last Toronto motorcycle show with their carbon body kit on it and the fairing lower was around a grand. You don't knock out a part that good in a couple of hours. That might be the other end of the rainbow, but people shopping for that level of quality appreciate that they are buying something special that took more care to produce, like your CBR parts. Most guys that are actually racing with their own money have no desire to spend a fortune on bodywork that might be sliding down the road next week.

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Re: Airtech rz350 yzr go bodywork

#18 Post by RuZty » Fri Oct 26, 2018 7:38 pm

evan_calgary wrote:Random. RC45 pops his head in on this discussion.
For anyone not on the 500 board, RC45 has some projects done and in progress that many of us would give a body part for. No half measures here.

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#19 Post by evan_calgary » Fri Oct 26, 2018 9:36 pm

Well aware of rc45. He pops his head in all over different boards to show off his bikes. Just odd discussion for him to pop into.

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Re: Airtech rz350 yzr go bodywork

#20 Post by RC45 » Fri Oct 26, 2018 10:10 pm

RuZty wrote:
RC45 wrote: The point being that is possible to have presentation quality race bodywork, the manufacturer just has to take the time to do it right.

Hopefully at some point a good manufacturer will see fit to make some really good YZR500 style bodywork - the big question will be whether people will be prepared to pay for such quality.
And that's the key, I would have no interest in making a carbon fender for an R1 to sell to someone that is considering a made in China one off Ebay for $100, it's not worth my time. BMW had an S1000rr at the last Toronto motorcycle show with their carbon body kit on it and the fairing lower was around a grand. You don't knock out a part that good in a couple of hours. That might be the other end of the rainbow, but people shopping for that level of quality appreciate that they are buying something special that took more care to produce, like your CBR parts. Most guys that are actually racing with their own money have no desire to spend a fortune on bodywork that might be sliding down the road next week.
And that lower cost race bodywork often comes with that disclaimer up front.
But even in the CBR realm some of the locally sourced race bodywork may be cheap but it is a bear to install while others (Motocarbons) fit well and are reasonably priced. I went out on a limb for the Cleverwolf stuff because they are the only guys with endurance HRC pieces.
evan_calgary wrote:Well aware of rc45. He pops his head in all over different boards to show off his bikes. Just odd discussion for him to pop into.
I often (randomly) stick my head into Airtech discussions mostly because I think the stuff Dutch produces often gets an undeserved bad rap - its race body work first and foremost, and as far as race bodywork goes it is some of the better stuff out there - and to be honest, the bikes we try copy had light weight race bodywork back in their day as well :)
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Re: Airtech rz350 yzr go bodywork

#21 Post by evan_calgary » Sun Oct 28, 2018 2:40 am

Totally agree with you there! It wasn't a knock just surprised to see you pop into this discussion! The stuff is good for street bodywork as well just requires some finishing. The fit between the upper and lower was great for Race and the overall finish is ready for a prime when it arrives. Not OEM quality but it is pretty cool they offer a custom modern looking fairing for under a grand!

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Re: Airtech rz350 yzr go bodywork

#22 Post by Zx250r » Fri Nov 09, 2018 12:28 am

Anyone want to unload their body work?

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#23 Post by hondaror » Sat Nov 10, 2018 1:47 am

Where are you located? Country?

I missed all this discussion. Concourse paint? Don't use anyone's fibreglass. If you use fibreglass, use rattle cans and paint yourself.
I really like AirTECH stuff. That's why I'm trying to make it available in Canada. I'm a racer, and it's race glass. Great for changing the look of a stock bike. Easily replaced or repaired. Light weight. Simplifies the rear end, and eliminates passenger capability. These bikes don't like passengers.
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#24 Post by Zx250r » Mon Nov 12, 2018 10:30 pm

I'm in Jacksonville FL usa

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#25 Post by Questo vecchio rz » Fri Nov 23, 2018 11:31 pm

I might possibly be interested in selling off one of my YZR kits with a
( possible trade + cash only).

I want a race replica, but a more realistic Delta box frame /alum , no longer with the RZ frame. The frame is just fine for trackwork, but it's all looks Im after, I'm p finicky about appearances and after a year of looking cannot locate a reasonably priced TZR 250 3MA or Aprilla RS250 frame/chassis, so tempted to go O.G. RZ and Rock the original streetfighter /cafe look.

What I'd possibly be interested in is trade plus some cash on top for:
1.) Stock or fiberglass upper bikini fairing.
And
2.) Stock or Fiberglass Chin spoiler.
Only in perfect stuctural condition, NO cracks, No major damage, paint condition does not matter.

Let me know, If I decide to go that route, it might work out.
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Re: Airtech rz350 yzr go bodywork

#26 Post by Zx250r » Sun Dec 16, 2018 12:08 am

I'm interested in purchasing not trading. Let me know if you want to discuss, thanks.

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Re: Airtech rz350 yzr go bodywork

#27 Post by p51mustang » Thu Nov 28, 2019 11:14 pm

I have a full set up for sale never used or painted
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#28 Post by evan_calgary » Fri Nov 29, 2019 12:20 pm

The last post here was a year old and this member has not posted in 9 months. Put it in classifieds...

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#29 Post by p51mustang » Tue Feb 04, 2020 7:10 am

you will be wasting your money I had one got rid of it still have the seat pan I am looking to sell that
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#30 Post by Zx250r » Fri Jul 31, 2020 11:30 pm

p51mustang wrote: Tue Feb 04, 2020 7:10 am you will be wasting your money I had one got rid of it still have the seat pan I am looking to sell that
Sorry just got my login back. Still have any parts for sale?

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