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Discussion in 'Kawasaki 250cc In-line 4's' started by David Gayford, Oct 30, 2022.

  1. Murdo

    Murdo The Good Doctor Staff Member Contributing Member Ride and Events Crew

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    Nice work. :thumb_ups:
     
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    jmw76 Well-Known Member

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    Well done.
    I see that you decided not to replicate the tricky bit of detail on the end.
    A bit of sealant will be needed to keep it in place.
    Did you replicate the tapered bell mouth?
    What material did you end up printing in?
     
  3. David Gayford

    David Gayford Member Premium Member

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    I use PLA filament but printed it using vase mode. Gives a thin flexible wall.
    Plan is to use a sealant at final fitting stage.
    Recreated the bellmouth and taper fit for airbox end.
    Wait and see if works now.
     
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    maelstrom LiteTek Staff Member Premium Member 250cc Vendor Contributing Member

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    PLA is bio-degradable. It will literally dissolve, but it is excellent for doing mock ups.
     
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    David Gayford Member Premium Member

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    Haven't printed using TPU as of yet.
    May give it a go...another thing to try.
     
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    David Gayford Member Premium Member

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    first attempt tpu...awaiting fairing.
     

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    jmw76 Well-Known Member

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    Good first try with TPU.
    You need a few more attempts to get that one right.
     
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    Why? Active Member Premium Member

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    Interesting your fuel tank has the same stripes as mine, first one I have seen other than mine. zxr250.jpg
     
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    jakeyphil Active Member Premium Member

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    Welcome aboard mate. I'm a newbie myself still learning a lot.
    Can I ask where you got your aftermarket fairing from? And if it's turned up already, how is the fit?
     
  10. David Gayford

    David Gayford Member Premium Member

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    I got fairing from MFS.
    Fit is reasonable you just have to work your way around it. A bit of shrinkage and about half the weight of OEM.
    Will post pictures shortly.
     
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    David Gayford Member Premium Member

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    Mine had the SILKOLENE colour scheme.
     
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    David Gayford Member Premium Member

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    Waste of time new fairings don't have the duct on them.
     
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    David Gayford Member Premium Member

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    Carbs cleaned and new LiteTek kit fitted.
    Airbox seals done.
    Started first go.
    Shame the new fairing doesn't have the duct for the cold air to the airbox.
    We will see if it affects performance.
     

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    jakeyphil Active Member Premium Member

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    Thanks mate, much appreciated.

    I didn't mention, my bike is an FZR250, was hoping wherever you got yours would have a set for mine, but MFS don't, just bits and peices.

    Thanks for the info though :)
     

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