Bandit Alley
GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => GENERAL MECHANICAL & TECHNICAL => Topic started by: B12NScott on October 13, 2005, 01:10:42 AM
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Hey there, I have a 2000 B-12 with a D&D Carbon Fiber slipon. The bike got knocked over in a previous life :crybaby: , and the carbon fiber part of the can is loose. loose enough to pull the carbon fiber piece off. Is it possible for me to cut 1/2" off the front of the can, drill out the rivets, drill into the carbon fiber and re rivet the can? Or.. should I ride it like I stole it and when the can falls apart get a new one? The mounting bracket is holding it on, so it won't fall off. I just would rather fix it. Thanks for your thoughts.
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You should be able to fix it, but be sure to wear a resipator (not a simple dust mask, either) when cutting/drilling C/F!
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You probably can, but I wouldn't unless you know ow to work wit carbon fiber. It's very strong but also very fragile.
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Yes you can. I had a D&D carbon fiber can on mine befor switching to the high mount Holeshot. I fixed mine a couple of times. I went to bigger stainless rivots the fist time. I had loosened it up from touching down on corners (keyhole @ Mid Ohio,13@Nelson Ledges,#?@Beaver run) Then someone wrecked my bike for me and I fixed it again. The second time I shortened it about a 1/8" with a cut off wheel and added extra rivots inbetween the other rivots. It felt solid.Also polished up the aluminum to a nice finish to pretty up the flat spot on the bottom. Turned out pretty good. Sold it to another Bandito in the parts section.
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:thanks: Smooth