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Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => FZS600 Fazer => Topic started by: helloindustries on 03 October 2014, 09:56:23 pm
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Update: I've made one, get it over here (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=15011).
I've had no luck with my google-fu, and the last product i had from ebay wasn't cut to the correct size, and the seller was an arse.
So: I'm trying to find the actual measurements, unless of course; I can remove the gold surround to apply vinyl then cut to fit?
(http://www.promasydb.nl/pics/boonstra/000000113097-1.jpg)
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Yep me too, I fancy a brushed stainless steel one to (not vinyl) pop over the gold one would look much better on my black and silver bike
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Well, whichever way I get this done; i'll be sure to post up a template.
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buy’ ngop
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buy’ ngop
What?
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what is it that you are trying to do - I dont understand. do you mean remove the plastic fascia that sits around all the dials - it pulls off??
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See the brass/gold surround which sits around the rev and fuel guage?
My aim is to cover that with vinyl as I think it could look better.
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Oh I see what you mean.
I did this but not with my Fazer, another bike. I dont have pics but can tell you what I did..
I used a piece of sticky back carbon fibre square larger than the square (shape) of the area being covered. So in this case enough to cove the gold fascia.
Make sure its a square shape. Place over and make a mark with liquid paper or dab of white paint, where you can feel the clocks. Take away the card then make a hole where the paint dabs are. Make a cut starting from the hole , outward, about 2 cm, into an "X" shape. Place the card back over the clocks and push the card down and the "X" over the clock. May need to increase the "X" size - trial and error, but do it in SMALL STEPS, like 1/2 cm at a time. push card down and around the base of a dial and using a craft knife cut around the base of the dial to make a neat circular cut.Take off the card and remove the backing paper then starting at the top put the card over and fit into place.
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buy’ ngop
What?
Its Klingon you idiot !!!! ---------- took me feckin ages to find it. It means "good work" or good, actual transaction is "plates are full" which is a sign of things good and well being in klingon.
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I fancy a lazer cut proper stainless steel one
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I fancy a lazer cut proper stainless steel one
use a pair of sharp scissors !
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buy’ ngop
What?
Its Klingon you idiot !!!! ---------- took me feckin ages to find it. It means "good work" or good, actual transaction is "plates are full" which is a sign of things good and well being in klingon.
jIyaj
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buy’ ngop
What?
Its Klingon you idiot !!!! ---------- took me feckin ages to find it. It means "good work" or good, actual transaction is "plates are full" which is a sign of things good and well being in klingon.
jIyaj
At Last !
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buy’ ngop
What?
Its Klingon you idiot !!!! ---------- took me feckin ages to find it. It means "good work" or good, actual transaction is "plates are full" which is a sign of things good and well being in klingon.
jIyaj
At Last !
Helloindustries; His eyes open.
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Can we stop now
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Can we stop now
Heh! Yep.
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Oh I see what you mean.
I did this but not with my Fazer, another bike. I dont have pics but can tell you what I did..
I used a piece of sticky back carbon fibre square larger than the square (shape) of the area being covered. So in this case enough to cove the gold fascia.
Make sure its a square shape. Place over and make a mark with liquid paper or dab of white paint, where you can feel the clocks. Take away the card then make a hole where the paint dabs are. Make a cut starting from the hole , outward, about 2 cm, into an "X" shape. Place the card back over the clocks and push the card down and the "X" over the clock. May need to increase the "X" size - trial and error, but do it in SMALL STEPS, like 1/2 cm at a time. push card down and around the base of a dial and using a craft knife cut around the base of the dial to make a neat circular cut.Take off the card and remove the backing paper then starting at the top put the card over and fit into place.
aaaand back on topic...
I like this idea, thanks!
I'll give it a go as soon as i'm able.
I'll try it with paper, so that:
1. I don't waste vinyl
2. I can make a template
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how wrong was the ebay one and could you use that as a starting point. Where was it wrong
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how wrong was the ebay one and could you use that as a starting point. Where was it wrong
It wasn't wide enough.
The fuel guage part was perfect, but the further left you went, the worse it got.
I'm confident that i can make a near-exact template, though.
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practice with thin card - like the big side of a cereal box - thats what I did. Although the card may not be easy to cut around the base of the dials , bear this in mind. When done correctly, using quality plastic backing card, you wont be able to tell the difference until you touch the plastic cover versus a laser cut alloy template - but then again the alloy is like x10 more expensive ;)
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I made and tested my template today with basic paper. Perfect fit first time.
See here (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=15011).
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:thumbup
Just as I did and my recommended method . Easy! Well done
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What i actually did was:
- Find image of a pre-made version (likely wrong)
- Measured parts on bike
- Adjusted template to match
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Not what I recommended then. But if it works ..
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I have a set which I would swap for your creation when you have them completed. :)
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I have a set which I would swap for your creation when you have them completed. :)
A set of what?
The template is shared a couple of posts up, so if you'd like to make a surround, all you have to do is print it on the back of whatever material you're using, assuming it'll go through a printer...
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The front gold part in carbon (Took it off because I didn't like it) and the clock inners. A Set of 4 items :lol
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The front gold part in carbon (Took it off because I didn't like it) and the clock inners. A Set of 4 items :lol
Ahh cool.
Would you be willing to scan the clock liners for me, please? I'll also need each one measuring so i can get designs to be super-acurate.
I'll happily share my work here when done.
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No problem, they are from the foxeye model.
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Pm me your address and I will post them to you, the you will have exact measurements. Post them back to me when you are finished.
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Pm me your address and I will post them to you, the you will have exact measurements. Post them back to me when you are finished.
That's incredibly nice of you! One PM incoming!