[-madu-]

Hi. Thought i start my project thread here.

I'm building my 00 R1 again. This time i'm sharing it with You guys.

You can look at the introductory at the noob center here:
http://www.customfighters.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107857

Less talk, more pics.

Here is the current situation:

And the monocoque itself in the sun looks like this:

And the closeup:

The to-do list seems endless right now, so i'm not going to post it.
Tomorrow i hopefully get my triple tree from milling and then we can see the stance.

 

[CK 187]

Love that blue carbon

 

[Pariah]

Now that monocoque is the goodness.

 

[gsx-mutattack28]

Blue Carbon Mmm Mmm Mmm.. doesnt help blue is my favorite color ha.. very nice!

 

[F'dup]

Here is the current situation:

And the monocoque itself in the sun looks like this:

 

[scrappy610]

I'm in for this one. That's some sexy looking carbon

 

[Ahks]

I'm in...

Is that a cover for a fuel cell or something or is that the tank?

 

[-madu-]

I'm in...

Is that a cover for a fuel cell or something or is that the tank?

Nope. It is a full unit with no frame. It supports the weight of the rider. The idea is to make separate fuel cell under the monocoque with custom shape and also to get the center of gravity lower. I cut the rear subframe off already, so hopefully i get to start molding the fuel cell this week. I am going to post some pics later.

 

[Underachiever]

You're my hero.
But... It looks like you're going to be sitting "on the bike" rather than "in the bike," especially after you add a seat?
That's not criticism at all (nothing wrong with the upright feel), just a question.

 

[-madu-]

You're my hero.
But... It looks like you're going to be sitting "on the bike" rather than "in the bike," especially after you add a seat?
That's not criticism at all (nothing wrong with the upright feel), just a question.

Yeah your right, but that's ok. The monocoque was molded for guys my height (about 190cm) so the seating position feels very good.

 

[DrJellyFingers]

Looking forward to seeing this.

 

[Underachiever]

Yeah your right, but that's ok. The monocoque was molded for guys my height (about 190cm) so the seating position feels very good.

Just wondered, wasn't quite sure if you had plans to move the monoque rearwards or something.
I'm glad you made it the way you did; I think it'll look awesome the way it is.

Do you work with carbon fiber for a living, haha?
Seems like something this extensive (it's sexy and structural) would take the average joe a lot of practice, or a couple of failed attempts.

 

[-madu-]

Just came back from milling and unfortunately the part is not yet finished. Hope to get it sometime this week.

Just wondered, wasn't quite sure if you had plans to move the monoque rearwards or something.
I'm glad you made it the way you did; I think it'll look awesome the way it is.

Do you work with carbon fiber for a living, haha?
Seems like something this extensive (it's sexy and structural) would take the average joe a lot of practice, or a couple of failed attempts.

Actually i do. If you want i can post a link where you can read about the making and molding of this monocoque V1.

 

[Cookie2000ad]

If you want i can post a link where you can read about the making and molding of this monocoque V1.

Yep!

 

[-madu-]

Well here you go:
http://sickobikes.com/index.php/news/entry/yamaha-r1-carbon-fiber-monocoque

 

[Underachiever]

Yep!

X2

Thanks, madu.

 

[scrappy610]

Yep!

X3 thanks for the link

 

[-madu-]

So i got my trees from milling. Looking good, just needs some minor adjustments for the Koso bed. Also raised the tail about 8 cm.

And this is how it looks.

The front wheel is same size as the rear.

 

[Pariah]

Shit, those triples have got it going on man.

 

[V4mp]

Keep on rolling baby ! :rock: