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Project Windjammer

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It was twenty five years ago. The skylight place that owned the oven knew all the temp and times, and provided the acrylic , but the wooden mold went right in the oven. I checked in the internet for a laugh and the place is still in business. Sky-Tech Sky-Lights in Edmonton Alberta. sorry, not much help
 
derwood said:
It was twenty five years ago. The skylight place that owned the oven knew all the temp and times, and provided the acrylic , but the wooden mold went right in the oven. I checked in the internet for a laugh and the place is still in business. Sky-Tech Sky-Lights in Edmonton Alberta. sorry, not much help
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Yes that was quite a while back. I was wondering what temperature the felt could handle in the oven, but then the acrylic also bends at a lower temperature than the polycarbonate I think.

An oven like that would solve my problem quickly!
Thanks for the feedback.
 
Planecrazy said:
If you go to www.craigvetter.com you can buy brand new replacement snapvents for $35 including shipping overseas!

Regards,
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Thanks for that, I also found them here: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/snapvents.php not sure what the shipping will do with that price.

I have pushed the windshield on the afterburner for a while and started the painting today. I got quite a bit done until the weather closed in and a friend rocked up with a GSX1100 that was spluttering and wanted to leave for the Buffalo Rally in Mossel Bay tomorrow.

I think replacing the chrome edging is higher on my list of expenses now, unfortunately not available locally again.
 
Some progress, the lowers, tailpiece and side covers have been completed. Below are the Type IV lowers made to fit the Windjammer V with matching decals:

Method followed:
1) Separated inner from outer, removed black and chrome edging, removed S/S staples for reuse. Levered the two pieces apart, the old glue came apart easily.

2) Cleaned of old glue with a file

3) Fixed all cracks and chips with ABS Slurry and sanded smooth on painted side only, left bead on side not seen over cracks. Filled in the mounting holes except the two rear holes.

4) Fitted Windjammer V and bent and shaped the mounting edge of the lowers carefully with a heatgun. Used the two rear holes as the markers.

5) Carefully trimmed the outer to match the engine casing contours. A bench grinder used carefully and a some files worked very well.

6) Drilled two new holes center and front and bolted to Windjammer.

7) Trimmed top of lower to align with Windjammer V mounting indentation.

8) Did the same with the inner until its fitted nicely over the engine contours and aligned with the outside edge of the outer part.

9) Fixed the inner to the outer re using the old S/S staples and some ABS adhesive.

10) Test fitted complete lower again and trimmed as needed.

11) Wet sanded edges and surface with #320.

12 Sprayed with adhesion promoter.

13) Spayed with spray filler primer.

14) Sprayed with basecoat

15 Applied decals.

16) Sprayed 2K clearcoat

Clear has not been polished yet, but looks good enough to leave for much later if needed. My painting skills are.... actually I have none.

 
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Just picked up a tip.When sanding plastics before putting adhesion promoter on wash it down with rubbing alcohol.It removers the mold release agents you bring to the surface.That paint looks pretty good for someone with no skills!
 
pete said:
Mate they look great!
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I am very happy to have reached this stage. Unfortunately the weather did not allow any further work on the Windjammer today and this is a long weekend with the family up for a visit.:)

Hopefully I can get the Windjammer finished next week.
 
SVSooke said:
Just picked up a tip.When sanding plastics before putting adhesion promoter on wash it down with rubbing alcohol.It removers the mold release agents you bring to the surface.That paint looks pretty good for someone with no skills!
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Thanks! I really have zero painting skills or experience and collected advice from all over and then just followed the middle line. There were a few anxious moments I must say and I have some small imperfections such as a few tiny bits of dust that needs buffing out, but that can wait until much later!
 
Matchless said:
Thanks! I really have zero painting skills or experience and collected advice from all over and then just followed the middle line. There were a few anxious moments I must say and I have some small imperfections such as a few tiny bits of dust that needs buffing out, but that can wait until much later!
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Andre,

What an amazing bit of paintwork you have done! if the rest of your pieces turn out as well as those lowers look, you are going to have one NICE looking, fairing equipped, bike. for all you have gone through so far in getting it to look as you want, it should be the envy of all those who see it...

truly a fantastic job. give yourself a well deserved pat on the back for a job well done!

remember, there a very few who would have attempted what you have already accomplished! :D
 
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rustybronco said:
remember, there a very few who would have attempted what you have already accomplished! :D
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Well, without all the help and assistance from certain person in Michigan this would never have happened. I think you know him personally! ;)

It started off with some Honda grease for the rear spline a few years back.....:-\\\

I also think that I know at least one person who would have no qualms doing the same thing, as you have been involved in it just about every step.:)
 
We sure have gotten our mileage out of that 50 cents of grease haven't we ;)
 
Andre,

Along with watching for some new decorative edging, I've been noticing a few different Vetter patches for jackets and such. I think I'll include one and the 'flags' when I send the package for your newest addition to the family. :D
 
Well I just have one thing to say about all this..I am UTTERLY astonished that the fairing and loweres are the same ones me and Dale drug out of the bin that day. THEN..I saw them all sawed up and laying next to your dog. Now I see the fairing reassembled and the lowers rebent and fitted..Its all very interesting and its just amazing what these parts have been tru and now they are like new again!! Just UTTERLY amazing!! Glad that you got such joy and satisfaction from them.. I will also say you got a heck of a story behind them and pics for backup. I bet many a conversation about it all will be had. Enjoy and keep us posted. Best luck, Chuck
 
Wow - what a job well done! :clap:

I'd make sure to send a note to Craig Vetter himself. I'm sure he'd get a kick out of all the work you're doing, just to have his equipment on your bike.

He'd also be really amazed at the lowers. His very own website says Type V lowers only fit Type V Windjammers. You done proved him wrong!
 
I agree that a note and a link to this thread would "wow" Craig Vetter. I wouldn't be at all surprised if he sent you some of the outstanding parts you need (like the snapvents, moldings, and attachment hardware for the lowers, as an example) just because of the impressive job you've done pulling off a "Frankenstein" reincarnation of a chopped up fairing, etc...

It truly is one of the more impressive projects I've ever seen on the forum and it's not even finished!

Regards,
 
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