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4 years 3 months ago #27663
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Hi Folks,
I've got access to several different types of 3D printers and it just occurred to me that I could print replacement side covers in a number of different plastics including polypropylene and nylon. I have the ability to scan an existing cover and create a digital model, including the push in mounting studs.
What's your experience with pricing and availability of side covers, tail pieces, etc? These would be bare plastic which would likely need priming before being painted.
TIA
Bill
I've got access to several different types of 3D printers and it just occurred to me that I could print replacement side covers in a number of different plastics including polypropylene and nylon. I have the ability to scan an existing cover and create a digital model, including the push in mounting studs.
What's your experience with pricing and availability of side covers, tail pieces, etc? These would be bare plastic which would likely need priming before being painted.
TIA
Bill
1947 Indian Chief, 1968 BSA Shooting Star, 1970 BSA 650 Lightning, 1974 Kawasaki W3, 1976 KZ900 A4, 1979 KZ750 B4, 1979 KZ750 B4 Trike, 1980 KZ550, 1981 KZ1300, 1982 KZ1100 Spectre, 1985 Kawasaki ZN1300, 1987 Yamaha Trail Way, 2000 Honda Valkyrie Tourer, 1981 GL 1100, 2009 Yamaha RoadLiner S
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4 years 3 months ago #27668
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That's outstanding Bill ! Very hard to find originals in decent condition !
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4 years 3 months ago #27669
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Man, you've got access to some pretty cool tooling. Thinking back when you were building the workshop and using Cad Cam for the trusses. Kudos. Can't wait to see some new 3d side covers.
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4 years 3 months ago #27671
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Thanks Guys,
I'll scan the covers from my 81 1300. If we can make this work I'll be needing some good side covers from you folks to scan and replicate.
What are side covers going for presently?
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Bill
I'll scan the covers from my 81 1300. If we can make this work I'll be needing some good side covers from you folks to scan and replicate.
What are side covers going for presently?
Thanks
Bill
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4 years 3 months ago #27678
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Does the process lend itself to such things as the coolant tank for the 1300?
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4 years 3 months ago #27679
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Hi Jim,
The plastics I can use do not yield a translucent enough result. Also the print usually requires supports for perched or unsupported portions. Supports inside a hollow shape are difficult to remove cleanly.
Sorry
Bill
The plastics I can use do not yield a translucent enough result. Also the print usually requires supports for perched or unsupported portions. Supports inside a hollow shape are difficult to remove cleanly.
Sorry
Bill
1947 Indian Chief, 1968 BSA Shooting Star, 1970 BSA 650 Lightning, 1974 Kawasaki W3, 1976 KZ900 A4, 1979 KZ750 B4, 1979 KZ750 B4 Trike, 1980 KZ550, 1981 KZ1300, 1982 KZ1100 Spectre, 1985 Kawasaki ZN1300, 1987 Yamaha Trail Way, 2000 Honda Valkyrie Tourer, 1981 GL 1100, 2009 Yamaha RoadLiner S
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