Author Topic: My Carbon Fiber intake I've been working on (Read 12708 times)

troybilt · « **on:** January 01, 2014, 08:16:07 PM »

Check it out, (ya I know its for a 450r :playful: )...

bnau267 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 01, 2014, 08:20:22 PM »

When are they for sale...or better yet when do you release the R version? Nice work Troy. Now I understand why your project thread went cold.

troybilt · « **Reply #2 on:** January 01, 2014, 08:34:35 PM »

Yea I've got a ton of stuff going on right now I haven't had a chance to work on the budget bike. I'm actually thinking of switching plans for that bike and do something way cooler for the 250r.

troybilt · « **Reply #3 on:** January 01, 2014, 08:35:25 PM »

...they will be for-sale soon, they are still in testing phase. Early 2014 release date.

fearlessfred · « **Reply #4 on:** January 01, 2014, 09:26:27 PM »

wow ,troy Im impressed

HAYESTRX250R · « **Reply #5 on:** January 01, 2014, 09:28:55 PM »

That is some shiney CF

05450r · « **Reply #6 on:** January 01, 2014, 10:21:27 PM »

I will take one for a 450r!!

Tbone07 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 02, 2014, 12:14:02 AM »

Can you make a somewhat lengthy thread/post explaining the process necessary to make these? I think it would be cool to see the steps taken

troybilt · « **Reply #8 on:** January 02, 2014, 09:19:42 AM »

T, I work with Jay at FWC he makes these for me. I don't actually do the CF myself. I let the experts do that, LOL! I scanned the existing boot with my 3D scanner, converted it to a CAD model then made several tweaks based on flow parameters/characteristics, then sent the model for 3D printing to create basis for the mold. These are done in an autoclave.

They will be available for the 450r soon, (couple of weeks), I need to make a few minor adjustments to the design. Unfortunately they are not direct bolt on to the stock airbox, I had to make a few simple modifications to the airbox to make these work with the stock box. My original design includes an aluminum box that will be sold as a package deal, but if someone wanted to do the required mods to the stock box I would sell the CF intake seperately.

I just thought you all would like to see some of the stuff I'm working on.

Tbone07 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 02, 2014, 09:23:20 AM »

Very sweet. I'm assuming these will be for the 250r eventually?

rablack21 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 02, 2014, 09:25:12 AM »

That's some impressive work there Troy! If only it was for a 250R, so it's just Blasphemy! lol

etccb · « **Reply #11 on:** January 02, 2014, 01:06:26 PM »

Looks good tony!!
Trick

C-Leigh Racing · « **Reply #12 on:** January 02, 2014, 01:35:19 PM »

In the testing that has been done, is it made for a stock type 450 or a full modded engine.
Neil

troybilt · « **Reply #13 on:** January 02, 2014, 02:56:11 PM »

Quote from: C-Leigh Racing;21198

In the testing that has been done, is it made for a stock type 450 or a full modded engine.
Neil

Stock-type MX/XC motors, I have not tested the design yet, only done a fit up. Dyno testing and flowbench work is coming soon, still alot to work out. I've ran flow simulations but those are just to point you in right direction, and based upon alot of assumptions.

bnau267 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 02, 2014, 07:26:39 PM »

What a work of art. It inspired me to stay up all night watching videos on making molds for CF vacuum forming. The pros make it look so easy....I can't imagine how much money would be wasted trying to master the craft on your own. Good call working with Jay.