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The fairing is coming along nicely. Just a couple mounting brackets and rivnuts to add then off for powder coat.
Not been able to do much work on the fairing since the weekend but in the mean time I've done a quick before and after (photoshop). Not my best work but gives an idea! Thoughts on the livery? Any suggestions?
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Looks good, could the front end curve around more rather than tight bends? Cut back to follow the line of the frame where it goes down towards the swing arm pivot. Don't take that as criticism just suggestions.
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How many hours effort would you say to do this?
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Unsure, will reserve judgement until it's complete. I think it's screaming out for a beefier swingarm...or a single sided swinger....later VFR750 for shock compatibility (94-97)
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From this angle it looks like the fairing finishes to far back covering the frame, and the curvey frame is one of the best parts of the bike. Not sure what other angles look like?
As for the livery I'm not sure on the taper, but then without it I'm not sure how it would look as it wouldn't go anywhere so its growing on me. The angle at the front might be a little sharp for me but if you like the angle then go for it. However you do it this is a fine looking machine. Very impressed! |
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Bike looks absolutely incredible! Keep up the good work.
One thing that worries me is that if, for whatever reason you have a crash, is the sheet aluminium likely to cut through flesh? Was wondering about bending edges inwards or adding a bead? Sent from my F5121 using Tapatalk |
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Not including the cardboard phase, I'd say around 6-7 hours to get to the stage of being ready for powder coating.
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I understand/appreciate that there are stand out features that make the curvy what it is but to me its my love of how it rides, its so much fun i just needed to improve its looks. Some will disagree and like it as it is, but i wanted to love the look of it as much as i love to ride it. And I also like to do things a bit different!! To give an example of past endeavours, before i bought the sv, my last project was a bamboo/carbon fibre racer! Thanks It should be ok, there's been plenty of aluminium fairings made before. That being said, il be making sure all edges are smoothed and rounded off before powder coating. And I'd like to think my kevlar jeans and leather or textile jacket would do its job.
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