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"Large" dusbins available now
Airtech is now listing thier large dustbins on the web site. It's still only 20" wide but looks like it could be cut and widened as it approaches the riders legs. Just thought I'd post before you start cutting aluminum for the front.
Anyway search "Airtech dustbin" or go to VINTAGE HALF FAIRINGS, CAFE, MANX, TRITON, DRESDA, TRIUMPH, NORTON, BSA, BMW, MOTO GUZZI, DUCATI, HONDA, SUZUKI, KAWASAKI, YAMAHA.
Seems like a good alternative to DIY for $595, plus mount fab, windshield, paint, etc.
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03-06-2013, 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by beatr911
Hey, can you use it to tuft test a section of the fairing at a time in your shop?
Oh, as a baseline, what is the stock potential of the CBR600? A co-worker just purchased an F4i and appears to be getting our sickness. He normally drives a diesel monster truck.
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Could posibly do tuft testing, but we are looking at a method for smoke generation to visualies stream lines... the test section is only about 12" x 12" in cross section.
As a base line the CBR600 numbers are 4.9L/100km, 48mpg US. I suspect F4 may be a little bit better.
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03-06-2013, 11:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by beatr911
Airtech is now listing thier large dustbins on the web site. It's still only 20" wide but looks like it could be cut and widened as it approaches the riders legs. Just thought I'd post before you start cutting aluminum for the front.
Anyway search "Airtech dustbin" or go to VINTAGE HALF FAIRINGS, CAFE, MANX, TRITON, DRESDA, TRIUMPH, NORTON, BSA, BMW, MOTO GUZZI, DUCATI, HONDA, SUZUKI, KAWASAKI, YAMAHA.
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...to late... I have already got the front fairing peace mostly made. At this point in time I suspect, that for me, the airtech would be more costly and more trouble than it is worth. I have developed my own way of building fairings and I still have a ways to go before I get to the end of the line on improvements. |
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03-25-2013, 04:55 PM
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Some more pictures of progress on the CBR600,
still lots of work to do...
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03-25-2013, 06:39 PM
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I like the aluminum and rivets. Sort of a WWII aircraft reference.
Now you just need teeth, LOL.
I also like the simplicity of the exterior. No compound curves!
Is there a bulkhead around the radiator so all air is forced through it? Just wondering how you will deal with cooling on this one.
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I will be cutting a wide opening below the headlight and will build some partial duct work on the top and sides of the opening. I can't do the bottom because the fender would hit it. I will keep the oem big front fender in place because it is quit streamlined and will help direct the air toward the radeator.
The 'no compound curves', has worked well so fare, but I have a friend with an English wheel that will be used in the future to make compound curves...
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