carbon fiber body parts

[MustangGuy]

About a month ago I swapped out old my painted plastics for new carbon fiber parts. I got them off Ebay. Sadly they came from Hong Kong but even if I could have found all the parts domestically made, I wouldn't have been able to afford them. They are probably at least 1/3 lighter than the originals. The finish is very glossy. I'd have to give them a B+ on the fit though. I did have to dremel a few of the pre-drilled holes, but it wasn't terrible. The belly pan is one piece and that was hardest to fit. I don't remember the exact amount I paid, but it was a bit over $1000 for everything. Probably it would have cost about as much to get the originals professionally stripped and repainted. As a plus, I still have the originals. Overall, I'm very happy with the result!

BEFORE:

AFTER:

You might notice on the last pic that the air box cover came with dual intake vents which made the decal placement a little tricky, but I think it looks good anyway. I don't have my air box modded so the vents really don't do anything.

 

[Oldgit]

You've done a top job there Mustang I'm aiming for a full carbon replacement (got the frame panels and peg guards already). I'm glad you put the pegasus protector and Buell decals back on, it would look too plain otherwise. I also appreciate the neutral wheels. I'm aiming for Orange, like the Repsol racing team

 

[MustangGuy]

The decals are thick and really stick strongly. It was hard lining them up especially with the two intakes on there. I think they are a little off compared to factory, but close enough. I need to get a protector for the protector though! Being brushed aluminum, I'm afraid of scratching it. I'm going to find some clear cling-on vinyl and cut it to fit. The wheels are stock, so I decided to not get them coated... I think they look best this way with this "color" scheme anyway.

Yeah, I love that double bubble. It really does deflect a lot of the wind on the freeway.

Hey Old, don't forget to post pics for us when you redo your bike!

Thanks guys!

 

[Rhino1]

Looks great--but I liked your old scheme too.. [up]

What type of pulley cover is that? Steering damper?

 

[MustangGuy]

The pulley cover is from Rhizoma Racing. It needs a new piece of clear plastic though. The current one is a mess. IDK about the dampener. Both were on the bike when I bought it. They look cool though! LOL

 

[oh9bolt]

My offer still stands for buying that pulley cover!

 

[BurningExample]

That's is one sick bolt ! Love the airbox cover.

 

[MustangGuy]

Oh9 - LOL!

I was going through a box of stuff yesterday when I was getting ready to change the voltage regulator and I found this decal... I forgot I bought it. IDK if this is the correct location for it, but that's where I wanted it. I only had the one, so it's only on the one side:

 

[folmar19]

i didnt get mine from ebay but they did come from hong kong and mine fit how urs did

 

[MustangGuy]

Looks really sharp with the red to set it off!

 

[G Diablo]

Haha, china stuff put on an american bike. JK, that bike looks good. The wheels don't take away the attention from the carbon fiber.