GSX400f - "WesCafé" - Build - Melb/Australia

[pete]

That's pretty cool Nik, what material does it print with? ABS or something?

[MAJikMARCer]

That's pretty cool Nik, what material does it print with? ABS or something?

I'm curious too. I've thought about 3D printed parts too, but am very curious about durability and strength. Not that a plate frame has to be terribly tough.

[nikosg]

this is done in PLA.
For its purpose - its plenty strong.

Bare in mind if you do get things printed, ABS is more heat resistant, however for their application this was more than fine. Plus you cant print ABS on the new makerbot 2.0 unless you get the "X" version with a heated platform

Just so you gentleman know, you can get metal 3D printed too. All you have to do is log into 'Shapeways" and upload your part, then you can get a quote on any material they have available. Sterling Silver if that is your thing

[pete]

Ok that's all pretty cool...

[nikosg]

i cant tell if you are being Sarcastic Pete

[nikosg]

just finished my first attempt at soldering and a quick 9v battery test...

Lighting for the bike is working a treat cant WAIT to get this on..

[pete]

Good stuff Nik, where'd you get the LED strips from?

And no sarcasm, it is definitely cool stuff

[nikosg]

haha ok.
I got them off Radiantz. On their ebay account. These are just their basic ones which i cut to size. you can get ones with a hundred density of LEDs lol too expensive for me

[pete]

Cool, every time I've looked I've seen the prices and gone

[bigb]

nice work bro

think i may have found a compete gsxr400f front end for ya
that oughta sort out your front end twist!

[nikosg]

nice work bro

think i may have found a compete gsxr400f front end for ya
that oughta sort out your front end twist!

hook a brother upppp!!!

[bigb]

i gather you've seen it nik..
different style rim, and anti dive forks.
But bonus is it looks straight and should bolt right on.
perhaps just get the triple trees if they accept the same diameter forks?

[nikosg]

Yeh just saw it on MCR...

Wont pick them up, too much work.

Although a mates got a 550 front end for 250$ if i want it. tempting.

[bigb]

what do you mean too much work! haha they're bolt on!

[bigb]

whats the other front end from? let me guess...the bike collector has one as left overs from his gsx550 cafe build?