Thank you autodesk.

[heagachongoose]

Managed to develop a "prototype" for a firebolt windscreen today. Ive wanted to cut mine down for awhile but didnt want to mess with the original and am too broke to buy a new one so i made one lol. I'll be printing one off via 3d printer tomorrow assuming everything goes well [up]

After I print it im going to tape it up and just drill the holes manually, see what adjustments need done then take it back to the board [up]

 

[Zeroflat24]

This should be interesting. Hope it turns out ok!

 

[snrusnak]

You have a 3d printer!? I want one, I saw you could make them relatively inexpensively...

 

[heagachongoose]

You have a 3d printer!?

No sadly i do not own one, but i do have unrestricted access to one along with a cnc machine, full machine shop, and plastics lab. The printer is only a 12x12 but Its pretty awesome.

I saw you could make them relatively inexpensively...

This is true... to an extent. Funny story actually, one of my professors actually printed off all the pieces to make another 3d printer using the 3d printer lol

But to buy one youd be looking at anywhere from $500+

 

[snrusnak]

This is true... to an extent. Funny story actually, one of my professors actually printed off all the pieces to make another 3d printer using the 3d printer lol

Yeah I've heard that as well lol.

Damn the things I would have if I had access to that equipment...

 

[heagachongoose]

Haha yeah. I've got a few other things im working on too. I pulled a Duc Panigale fairing off grabcad and am modifying it to be a direct rplacement for my firebolt fairing

I also considered making ABS levers? Im still questioning their sturdiness and durability though. Im sure they would be fine with bikes that had lighter clutches but it takes some effort to reel in the clutch on the buell. In comparison anyways.

 

[mnbuellrider]

Since you have access to cnc I am assuming they have mastercam or gibbscam or something of the sort. Give them a solid model and get it cut out of billet aluminum. The engineering dept. I used to work in had a great cad cam association so we could do that all of the time. I miss those days but ah well. As far as 3d modelling, I know what our models came out like, and they were ok but I wouldnt trust them on my bikes. I know there are better modellers out there now. So I hope it works out for you.

 

[konarider94]

They make 3d printers that print metal parts. Its called DMLS (direct metal laser sintering) and depending on the material the part comes out very strong. They are strong enough and accurate enough in many instances to be a production part. Also some parts with complex blind passages and surfaces are now manufactured this way.

 

[heagachongoose]

Finally got the windscreen printed, took 13 hours to print [down] Its more textured than I expected and I have to smooth it out before i paint it but it seems like it turned out ok [up]

 

[snrusnak]

That's pretty BA.

 

[Sirius815]

SICK! And I would definitely love that fairing even more!

 

[neilrl79]

I love technology!

 

[heagachongoose]

I dont think it looks too bad for the first try. I didnt take into account the bulge in the center of the fairing [sad]
Definately workable. Saved me $60+ for a new windscreen.

 

[Sirius815]

Nice - prototyping is always a bit of trial and error.

Any chance for a front fairing? [up]

 

[heagachongoose]

Any chance for a front fairing?

Most definitely. I was planning on modding and printing a panigale fairing for a direct replacement as my next project but I'm thinking about developing a long underbelly add-on to the stock lower next instead. I love the look of a streetfighter with just a full lower and the upper fairings.

I'm open to suggestions [up]