Replacement Side Covers

zed_thirteen
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4 years 3 months ago #27862 by zed_thirteen

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Genius, clever stuff

1980 KZ1300 B2 Touring/A2
1990 ZZ-R1100 C1

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4 years 3 months ago #27863 by biltonjim

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How does a printed part compare strength-wise to the originals?

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4 years 3 months ago #27874 by KZQ

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From other projects I've done using our printed parts I can only say it depends on how dense the print is, and about 10,000 other variables, I don't understand. We did a partial print today, it seemed plenty strong but the finish left much to be desired. I'm thinking a filament printer might be better suited to Pete's tool tray Idea than the sloping curves of a side cover. I'm on the hunt for a STL epoxy printer that's big enough for the 1300 side covers.
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 #27876 by strate6

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.......................by 2030, I am sure you will be printing complete replica Z1300's !!!!!

Pete F
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4 years 2 months ago #27909 by KZQ

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Here's my first prototype. It's printed in PLA which makes it unsuitable except to confirm that it fits the bike well. The real trays will be printed in carbon fiber reinforced nylon, and they will be black.