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PostPosted: 20:10 - 22 Nov 2008    Post subject: Tyga Full Carbon NC35 Reply with quote

https://tyga-performance.com/rvfcarbon/carbontop.jpg

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Here are pictures of our first venture involving complete bodywork in carbon.

We selected the popular NC35 and made bodywork to the same shape as the Honda OEM bodywork for the 'purists' out there. There are differences between this and stock panels of course, the seat cowling is a single seat type and styled on the RC45. The lower and upper fairing are in one piece for ease of manufacture and strength. The screen is double bubble and the bike features a sports front fender in gloss carbon.

The bike would look a bit strange with carbon bodywork and an unpainted fuel tank so the bike features a carbon tank cover in two pieces. The front original plastic piece is replicated in carbon and the rear part of the tank we have made a special snug fitting carbon cover. This means that the carbon transformation of the paintwork is complete, and in the case where the bike is accident damaged, as long as the tank is in reasonable shape, the bike can be restored in hours instead of days or weeks waiting for paintwork. The tank cover can be fitted and removed in minutes. This particular bike was nothing special before it had the carbon treatment done. Actually I had just completed a pleasurable 1000 km. road test along the Thai- Burmese border prior to the bodywork being installed and is pretty much stock. Those with a good eye will spot it even still has passenger foot pegs fitted. We are just using it as a test mule and later we will build a much higher spec bike with as many of our goodies on it as possible.


https://tyga-performance.com/rvfcarbon/carbonrearright.jpg

https://tyga-performance.com/rvfcarbon/carbonfender.jpg

https://tyga-performance.com/rvfcarbon/carbonfront.jpg

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While we were putting the carbon bodywork on, we treated the RVF to a few other carbon bits and pieces. The main bodywork is in matt finish and is highlighted by gloss carbon tank filler cap, frame in fills, instrument surround and air tubes. You might have spotted the CNC top triple clamp which is another one of the many products we will be launching soon. Watch this space for the finished bike, in the meantime, let us know what you think of the carbon bodywork idea.


https://tyga-performance.com/rvfcarbon/carbontankcover.jpg

https://tyga-performance.com/rvfcarbon/carbontankinfillleft.jpg

https://tyga-performance.com/rvfcarbon/carbontankinfillright.jpg

https://tyga-performance.com/rvfcarbon/carbontankrear.jpg

I'm not sure if I like it myself. Opinions?
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PostPosted: 20:14 - 22 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

The mixture of matt and shiny looks cack as does leaving the rest of the bike stock?
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PostPosted: 20:18 - 22 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Whosthedaddy wrote:
The mixture of matt and shiny looks cack as does leaving the rest of the bike stock?


I agree.

It'd look much better all gloss with a set of carbon fibre wheels to match.

Still besides the point that it is completely, 100% tacky.
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PostPosted: 21:20 - 22 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Not for me. Might appeal more if, as said above all in gloss finish but am really getting pretty bored of the CF obsession within the car/bike modding scene. If its a weight saving thing on a machine being used for track/competition use then fair enough but seems 99% CF useage these days is for bragging rights and supposed pose factor only.
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PostPosted: 12:09 - 23 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

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If its a weight saving thing on a machine being used for track/competition use then fair enough but seems 99% CF useage these days is for bragging rights and supposed pose factor only.


I disagree.

Stick-on carbon fuel cap covers and clock surrounds isn't something I'll brag about. And they actually add weight. Wink
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PostPosted: 12:18 - 23 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

craigs23 wrote:

Stick-on carbon fuel cap covers and clock surrounds isn't something I'll brag about. And they actually add weight. Wink

It's something lots of others would see as a 'bragging' point, though.

I wouldn't see it as a good thing to have a perfectly shiny-clean bike myself Wink.


For track days/club racing there seems little point in carbon fairings; spending the money on more track time or tuition will make you go relatively faster. They'll also cost a lot to replace if you do crash, etc.

I quite like the fact that half of it doesn't match; makes it look like you might actually have it for some reason, rather than have bought it as an equivalent to sticking fifty pound notes on your bike.
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PostPosted: 12:22 - 23 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

It looks like someones Gran knitted them a motorcycle for Christmas.
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PostPosted: 12:29 - 23 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

The machined top yoke is pretty smart in a 'I want to be a 749 when I grow up' way although the bars look way off in those pictures, the rest is a bit OTT though.
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PostPosted: 12:41 - 23 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I wouldn't see it as a good thing to have a perfectly shiny-clean bike myself


Neither would I, in my eyes my bikes will always be filthy.

Check out my carbon clad 125; I presume people laughing at the bike don't take my bragging efforts about its massive weight reducing enhancements too seriously.

https://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y51/whers84/DSC01047.jpg
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PostPosted: 18:39 - 23 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tacky to the extreme! Also why on a teeny 400cc? Is it because it goes so slow more people will see it as it motors on past. Mr. Green
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PostPosted: 22:53 - 23 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

I heard that halfords have been doing carbon fibre in rattle cans for a while now Confused Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: 23:00 - 23 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Titz wrote:
I heard that halfords have been doing carbon fibre in rattle cans for a while now Confused Rolling Eyes


Like this? https://www.carracingmods.com/index.aspx?page=product&id=2057
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PostPosted: 10:38 - 24 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

OMG LOOK AT TEH CHICKEN STRIPS !!!11

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PostPosted: 11:38 - 24 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Why develop a brand new carbon fibre kit for a bike that's no longer in production? Seems pointless to me.

Oh...and it looks fucking awful too. 'Cross stitch' springs to mind.
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PostPosted: 11:52 - 24 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks SHIT.
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PostPosted: 11:55 - 24 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fnatic wrote:
Titz wrote:
I heard that halfords have been doing carbon fibre in rattle cans for a while now Confused Rolling Eyes


Like this? https://www.carracingmods.com/index.aspx?page=product&id=2057


Lol...they also do a wood veneer version in a can. Wonder what my cb would look like sprayed with wood veneer? Laughing
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PostPosted: 15:20 - 24 Nov 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll likely take a seat unit when they put it into production. It looks messy because of the mixture of gloss and matt finishes.
The reason why its been developed is because its a captive market for the company, no one else is giving any serious effort to aftermarket parts for the bikes but alot are still in circulation.

Top yoke should be black to match in with the cf, along with the frame and swingarm.

On the right bikes it will work, on others it will look tacky as hell.
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PostPosted: 07:18 - 04 Mar 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

We have now completed the project bike which I think addresses most of the criticism found on this thread. Even have achoice in colour for the top triple clamp of black and silver coming soon Minesweeper!
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PostPosted: 09:45 - 04 Mar 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

R32 wrote:
Not for me. Might appeal more if, as said above all in gloss finish but am really getting pretty bored of the CF obsession within the car/bike modding scene. If its a weight saving thing on a machine being used for track/competition use then fair enough but seems 99% CF useage these days is for bragging rights and supposed pose factor only.


Carbon fibre doesn't even look good

The only time carbon fibre is cool is when you look at a racing car close up and the paint is so thin to save weight, you can see the weave of the CF underneath. This is cool. Carbon effect stickers on your air conditioning buttons are not.
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PostPosted: 10:41 - 04 Mar 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

some decent photos would help.

i agree with the following comments
* carbon fibre is pointless
* why do it on an old crap bike
* carbon seems to be for braggin rights only Sad[/list]
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PostPosted: 11:00 - 04 Mar 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

i think it actually looks fairly cool, i dont agree that it needed the tank cover, if you made the tank completly out of carbon fibre that would be different. (like the old montessa's with the fibreglass tanks Very Happy)

and being in thailand ect the vfr400 is a big bike, most bikes are around 100cc, getting a brand new r1 to do your first carbon fibre bike, would break the bank. let alone the hassles of trying to import one into thailand
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PostPosted: 11:04 - 04 Mar 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

The money would be better spent on a part-ex for a more powerful machine. It doesn't look very nice either! It's too matt black and doesn't suit the bike.
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PostPosted: 12:33 - 04 Mar 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Andrew wrote:
Whoever said why do it on a crap old bike is a c*nt.

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Out of interest t121anf what bike do you ride?

a Suzuki GSX600F by the looks of it

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i think they are pretty good bikes, although my old vf400 interceptor was even better Very Happy go the inboard disc brake Very Happy
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PostPosted: 14:31 - 04 Mar 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote

Andrew wrote:
Whoever said why do it on a crap old bike is a c*nt.

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Out of interest t121anf what bike do you ride?


Are people not entitled to opinions? Confused
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