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A project log for Composite Motorcycle Skidplate Designs

Do high-end skidplates need to be made of carbon fiber? Lets find out!

david-troetschelDavid Troetschel 04/01/2019 at 14:520 Comments

We did a poor job of recording our first couple of FEA simulations so hold tight for those.

The XT200's skidplate has simpler curvature so is being attempted first.

At first I used the pilot curve to cut a bunch of wooden templates and then attach them together to make a positive mold.

 Since we still don't have the vacuum system working I changed my mind and made a two part blue foam mold.

It has a slot for an insert block for the overhang tab that connects near the swing-arm connection.

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