Kawasaki Concours Forum
The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: philipintexas on February 25, 2013, 02:20:37 PM
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It's been a long time since I've seen references to this subject, but it's a really neat process that can be applied to lots of different surfaces on any bike. I like the carbon fiber look but don't want to pay for the real thing. I had some blah black panels done on my other bike, which I won't name, pictured below. It costs around $.35 a sq. inch which makes it comparable to paint, maybe even cheaper. There are lots of different patterns available from hearts to skulls to camouflage and even woodgrains. How about a burl-walnut dash? Lots of people want to color match trunk lids or panels but this might be a different approach.
There are local places springing up as they don't need a huge investment in equipment, some are probably better than others so it pays to check them out and see some completed work.
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc213/philipintexas/2013Goldwingcarbonfiber001_zpsccec9f4f.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc213/philipintexas/2013Goldwingcarbonfiber003_zps35af322a.jpg)
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Someone mention burl? Amboyan perhaps?
I do like that carbon fiber look. How hard is it to apply or do you have to send out the pieces?
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This ones for Maxdog. ;)
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=9488.msg115256#msg115256 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=9488.msg115256#msg115256)
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=8864.msg107478#msg107478 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=8864.msg107478#msg107478)
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This ones for Maxdog. ;)
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=9488.msg115256#msg115256 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=9488.msg115256#msg115256)
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=8864.msg107478#msg107478 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=8864.msg107478#msg107478)
:) Be careful, you don't want me rubbing off onto people.
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Someone mention burl? Amboyan perhaps?
;D :chugbeer:
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Neat stuff. I think I'll woodgrain the mid panels on My C14, and buy some whitewall tires. I'll have the only Woody Connie on the planet.
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Neat stuff. I think I'll woodgrain the mid panels on My C14, and buy some whitewall tires. I'll have the only Woody Connie on the planet.
(http://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/556860/902953.jpg)
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Post a photo of the entire bike if you have time. Thanks Phil.
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(http://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/556860/902953.jpg)
:rotflmao:
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:rotflmao: :chugbeer:
(http://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/556860/902953.jpg)
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Post a photo of the entire bike if you have time. Thanks Phil.
It's not a Concours, but here it is.
As far as cost, there are 3 pieces on each side and the total cost was $220, prices may vary. I thought it was money well spent.
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc213/philipintexas/2013Goldwingcarbonfiber_zps0f28e13b.jpg)
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Very cool, Phil!
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Nice
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Beautiful bike Phil. I had an 08 and my wife loved it. Was the company local or how did you get the lower bags done? Is that a 2013 or did you have the sides panels painted to match?
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It's a 2013, I only had the panels done, the 2013's come with color matching mid-panel except in some colors. I found a shop South of Ft. Worth to do mine.
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Beautiful color.
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Neat stuff. I think I'll woodgrain the mid panels on My C14, and buy some whitewall tires. I'll have the only Woody Connie on the planet.
I'd like to see that, I know it would get the attention Ok (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/bigthumb.gif)
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Someone mention burl? Amboyan perhaps?
I do like that carbon fiber look. How hard is it to apply or do you have to send out the pieces?
http://www.bellforestproducts.com/amboyna-burl/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=amboyna%20burl%20wood&utm_content=Amboyna%20Burl&utm_campaign=Search%20-%20Wood%20Species%20-%20Computers%20and%20Tablets%20-%20USA (http://www.bellforestproducts.com/amboyna-burl/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=amboyna%20burl%20wood&utm_content=Amboyna%20Burl&utm_campaign=Search%20-%20Wood%20Species%20-%20Computers%20and%20Tablets%20-%20USA)
Gotta git it right there Jim ;D