Suzuki Quadracer HQ
Suzuki Quadracer HQ Discussion => Suzuki Quadracer HQ - General Discussion => Topic started by: 13.robb on May 19, 2013, 12:58:47 pm
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I messaged you back last night on that, not sure if you got it, my sent items says empty. anyways. I don't see how a chain will not fit. if you want to send it back just let me know and ill get you an address. Everything looks good on the mount up of it, but maybe i'm missing something.
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Will do.
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Thats real weird, Both the 500 and 250 case savers are modeled after the factory saver. If the factory case saver fits, then mine will. Is it possible i sent the wrong one? Pm me and lets figuire it out.
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I couldn't use the second case saver I got from you. The case saver wouldn't fit even with using a 12T sprocket.
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Ok, Finally sold my last one. 12 out so far into the world of quadracers. About half of them ended up in south america and europe, and one to a little country called "cyprus". Anyways, I have some flat 17 layer carbon plate that i am ready to start cutting on. Just a heads up as they will probably be ready to ship again in about 2 weeks.
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Texas where the beer flows like wine
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Indeed i have all american. I in the past tried to work off the stock one, but it didnt turn out well. I have pondered over this quite a bit. I think i should go buy some sheet aluminum and build one off of my 87 250 frame.
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Have you ever thought about making carbon fiber air scoops, and do you think it would work very well?
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Might have to pick up that sprocket cover. That's sweet.
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"Are you going to make other components for the zilla or the lil brother?"
I make a handful of parts for both bikes:
Sprocket cover LT500 (ALL)
Sprocket cover LT250 (87-92)
Case saver LT250 (86-87)
Case saver LT250 (87-92)
Case saver LT500 (ALL)
Power valve cover fits all 87-92 LT250's as well as all LT500's
website: www.thecarboncartel.com
email: robbc@thecarboncartel.com
FB: www.facebook.com/carboncartel
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Are you going to make other components for the zilla or the lil brother?
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Just finished up the final clear coating on the top sides. I think ill keep one for myself lol. Looks like a couple days to cure, then a quick buff to shine them up a bit and they will be ready.
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Just finished up sealing the back sides this evening. Tomorrow i will finish up the front sides. Once the clear coat is set up they will be ready. Motoman, sending a pm your way.
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Dibs on a window PV cover.
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Thanks Diablo.
Im getting pretty close, they are a pain lol, well that and my ready to pop pregnant wife. They are taking a bit longer. Poor thing, we've been to the hospitial 2x in the last 10 days with "false labor" He Just dont want out yet!
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Those are some beautiful pieces!
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ok guys. Finally have been able to make some progress on the windowed pv covers. I still have to do the clear coat work on these covers. I will have 5 available for sale and ready to ship in the next few days. (guessing wedsday-ish) $50.00 shipped in the u.s 50 states each. Thanks again. Robb
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Having somewhere to ride in your backyard always helps :)
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Awesome Tex. Wish i could log 30 hrs this coming year on my lt250. Buuuuuut, i have a baby boy on the way, its due 10-28, so probably not a whole bunch of riding time this upcoming season. But im sure it will be worth it.
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No change so far, Robb...still looks nice as ever.
Have about 30hrs on it.
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Good looking parts +k2
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That looks good. Put me down for a window powervalve cover.
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I worked a bit today on these. I have 2 non window style powervalve covers that are pretty much done minus final clear coat work, should have them painted in the next couple days. price will be $35.00 each on this style. The windowed style will be more ($50.00) as there is quite a bit more labor time involved to get it right. These prices are for members of sqrhq. Thanks. Robb
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Lol Motoman, i had to think for a sec who you were, and then it all came to me. haha, i'll work something out for you.
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I've never seen this thread till just now. How much for a powervalve cover with the window? I want one because it looks cool lol. I could also use another case saver. I think I should get a little deal on the case saver since I was the first one to "test" its abilities on the 500 haha.
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Still holding up tex? Im building a few of these in a non windowed form today, i will build some windowed ones this coming week. I plan on moving the window over some, probably radius it a bit, we'll see. Wish i had a milling machine as that would make life easier. But for now its all done by hand. I exact copied the location of the factory window, so blame the engineers @ suzuki on that one lol. Yes, the mold is starting to take some shape for the hoods as well.
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Thanks for putting a pic up Tex! I did read all the messages, i am working on a mold at the moment. Not too sure when it will be done as time to do this is rather thin @ times thats why i try to stick to the smaller items. With the end of summer in sight my work shop will be cooling off and will allow for more time and effort to go into making some kick ass parts!
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I was switching them around, going to try the OOF pipe I have just for kicks.
Trying to find the right bracket to support the rear of the pipe.
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tex where is the pipe for that bike,
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Extended range CF fuel tank for a hybrid...
This is a great idea.
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Extended range CF fuel tank for a hybrid...
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I still say a CF reed / carb boot manifold would be awesome!
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ROBB you have any interest in doing a CF zilla hood in blue and black. Can you do items that big. What would the cost be. depending on cost I want one. also can you carbon fiber leters in--in a different color. Rather than suzuki skickers---can you do suzuki in yello CF.---this would look good and be unique,
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OK, here's a pic as promised!
I wiped some dirt off it so you could see how clear the window stayed after 12hrs of run time.
She still looks brand new, and you can easily see powervalve stuff in there!
Just a tiny bead of ultra gray was needed to seal it (the gasket tore when I took the old one off), and it doesn't leak or weep at all.
I guess the only recommendation I have for this cover is either to move the window half a radius to the right or make the window a little bigger.
Other than that, SWEET!
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee8/west_texas_king/IMG_20130725_145335_326_zpsa832652f.jpg)
Bike is in the shop now, going to try out a custom RDZ OOF drag pipe as soon as I figure out how to mount it up.
Probably need to clean the bike while I'm at it LOL
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I think it's mostly a problem with remembering all the stuff I need to be doing, rather than exploring internets all night LOL
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Oh dang, I need to get some pictures posted!
Been way too busy lately...
Slacker!!
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Oh dang, I need to get some pictures posted!
Been way too busy lately...
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That is great news tex! (also glad your bikes runnin' again) Looks like i will make a few of these up in the next few weeks. I will offer a windowed and non-windowed version. Thanks so much for doin' some R+D for me. I would but 110+ degrees on the sand melts pistons i've heard?
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Robb, I've got close to 10hrs on it, and she still looks brand new.
No cracks/crazing/yellowing of the epoxy and no delamination, no signs of adverse reactions due to cylinder heat.
Right now it's on my hybrid, I decided to do both the 250 and the hybrid at the same time (otherwise the hybrid would just keep sitting there while I rode the 250 LOL).
It fits on both engines just fine, I'll get a few pics posted up for you.
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Hey there Tex, I dunno if you are getting my pm's or not, last i heard you had a couple-3 hrs on the new part, was wondering if you had a chance to get out lately on it? Also a couple pix of it installed would be awesome! im ready to make a few of these up, but i want to be sure there is no issues. Thanks again for your input so far. Robb
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Thanks for the kind words twin, and tex i got your pm, lets make sure this works first, then possibly go from there. Robb
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Cometic makes a PV window gasket out of the CFM base gasket material, maybe that would be the perfect deal under this CF PV window.
It'd cushion & seal it in one.
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Robb's work is top notch....I've had him build a couple different carbon fiber pieces for my supermoto and I couldn't be happier with his work or customer service. Great guy to deal with.
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Haven't got the cylinder back from the shop, everything else is ready to go!
I'll take a picture of the cover on another cylinder to show how slick it looks.
Now I need to buy some CF bolts with the new cover:
http://www.schmolke-carbon.de/carbon/carbon_uk/schraub.php
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How is the rebuild process going tex?
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Cool, that was quick, I forgot to have the wife mail that out until thursday i think. No rush, Robb
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PV cover arrived today!
Looks great, even better than the pictures.
I'll get some shots of it on the engine here in the next day or so.
First impression...lightweight, tough, window is clear, finish is glossy smooth, mating surface looks to be true.
Hard to believe there's 16 layers in there!
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Got the cylinder ready, waiting on a piston.
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That part looks sweet, good workmanship right there
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A++++++++++ work as always Robb. Have you done any of the carbon chrome parts? I think the last few layers have some sort of stainless mesh to make them look like cf chrome.
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Thanks guys. im working with some new processes. The window is a super strong epoxy, it is all coated and incapsulated in a barrier coat. i gotcha on the hoods, this new process will make it easier to attempt a mold, just need to find time to build a mold. Tex, it is going in the mail tomorrow. How are ya coming along?
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Good looking part! +k2
I still say a CF reed boot would be nice to have also!
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How did you get the clear window?
Is it clear coat or polycarbonate?
+2 on the Zilla hoods
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Man that's nice looking stuff!
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13.robb Have you ever looked into a CF zilla hood. What would that cost in CF. It would be so cool.
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Gotcha.
I don't have the part in hand so I can't tell how thick it is, thought I'd ask either way.
Figured a washer should do the trick in spreading the load out and preventing any surface damage.
You want to talk about overbuilt carbon fiber, I've got a plane with 1/2" thick carbon fiber skin...no telling how many layers that is!
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Thanks, i was having trouble resizing the pics. They wont crush. 16 layers thick carbon fiber (overbuilt once again). I think some nice washers under the bolts will work well. I recommend using an ultra grey adhesive will work best that way you dont have to crush a gasket.
Reason i say that is you dont want to over torque the soft threads on the cylinder and also dont want to damage the clear coating on the part.
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Here's the pics you sent me:
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee8/west_texas_king/DSCN1069_zps10ffa2e5.jpg)
(http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee8/west_texas_king/DSCN1072_zps4f887ca3.jpg)
Hey, what kind of torque do you think I should use on it?
I'd hate to crush it under excess pressure.
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Yessir! Time For some testing. My sand season is over in Las Vegas. So i'm sending this to west texas king. He PROMISED this would motivate him to get his 250 together faster so im glad to help wherever i can lol...
He is going to put some time on it to make sure there are no issues with this part before i start making them available. It will fit 87 and up 250's and all the zilla's. I will offer a windowed and non windowed type. Like i said, not going to release it until tex gets me some feedback on it just in case it needs any tweaks.
Thanks again. Robb
Got any pics Tex???