Hey everyone got a few questions, mainly for the paint and body people here. I had a few fiberglass repair kits given to me and it got me to thinking, is it possible for me to use the fiberglass repair kits to make a fiberglass fender for my bike and use the OEM fender as the mold? I have been interested in learning to do body work on my bike for a bit now and im kinda strapped for cash at the moment otherwise id just buy new ones or take it to the body shop for them to make a fiberglass one for me. Also, my gas tank has one large dent in the left side, i was wondering could I pop that out or is it just best to suck it up and go and get an new tank or one from the junkyard? what would be the proceedures for making a fiberglass fender using the OEM as the mold? thanks for any and all help.

 

Hey there, long time no see!

I think you can make a new piece from that, but it would be slightly bigger than the original. Typically, they make an outer mold of the piece and then make the new piece from that mold, which should give it the same dimensions and shape as the original. Might wanna wait on some of the more experienced FG peeps, Ive never done it, just researched it. I just wanted to say hi anyways.

 

yeah, sorry i havent been on. LOL trying to get a new job, dealing with all the divorce paperwork, etc, fixing my truck ( THATS a whole new story in and of itself) and trying to get the bike running. its been busy latley but things are starting tos low down and i should be on more now. LOL good to see you also, how's San Antonio doing? we got hit pretty good with Hurricane Ike but its all good. Im just ready to get the bike back on the road ive been without it for 2 riding seasons now. All i lack is front fork seals and my chain being riveted on. ive dont everything else myself.

 

We didnt get anything from Ike. We were supposed to, but it turned north. All the HEBs were mad-houses; out of water, canned food, running out of gas. I'm still drinking the water I bought...lol.

 

Yes, you can do everything you asked about. I'm at work right now, so I can't spell it out for you, but I'd be glad to give you a walkthrough on the process for both laying fiberglass AND fixing your tank. If you can, get me a pic of the tank dent, and I can give you a better answer when I post up later tonight.

 

ok will do, thanks alot plymouth (dont know your name) LOL

 

It's time for a new banner bro. E-mail me some high-quality pics of your bike.

 

 

id appreciate a new banner but i dont have any good pics of her, shes ugly right now im trying to make her pretty. LOL

 

Holy big-*** pic batman! Thanks for that. If possible, get me a pic of the good side too, so I can see what's bent where, and how badly. Oh, and btw, the name is Jack...