WGREGT Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Thank you. You are go for launch. I say again: you are go for launch. PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted December 18, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 18, 2014 Really?!? Oooooooh, this is exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Don't get excited yet. I'll send it out for quote and see what kind of response I get. I'll ask for a batch of 50pcs - which means I'd need a commit from 25 buyers if the price is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGREGT Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I've been asking for 50 and 100 on my end. Let's see what we get. I tried one more place myself yesterday, and got this back just now: "I was wondering if you could send me the solid models files?We can't quote without a properly made CAD file." OK. I know nothing about CAD. But I have run into this before. These parts were made in the past (and not THAT long ago...2008?) with these same files. And now about 60% of the places I sent them to said the same thing. Can't open them. Not enough info. CAD files are no good. What in the wide wide world of sports is a'goin' on here? Sounds like we will potentially be right back where we were when I got quotes: Found a shop to make them, reasonable on the price, just no interest from folks here. Looking back a few pages my price was around $50 a set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 $50/set is very, very reasonable. If that included any kind of finish, I'd call it cheap. I would expect to be at $75/set with an anodized or powdercoated finish. I was unable to open the files myself. I would need to know what software was used to create the files, to be of further help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted December 18, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 18, 2014 Don't get excited yet. I'll send it out for quote and see what kind of response I get. I'll ask for a batch of 50pcs - which means I'd need a commit from 25 buyers if the price is right. Too late for that!! Count me in for one set if all hurdles can be overcome ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer adeyren Posted December 18, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 18, 2014 Put me down for a set even though i am in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted December 18, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 18, 2014 What is the finished product going to look like ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 What is the finished product going to look like ? Hot pink with daisies and retractable streamers. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted December 19, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 19, 2014 And therefore irrelevant... lol What is the finished product going to look like ? Hot pink with daisies and retractable streamers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted December 19, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 19, 2014 What is the finished product going to look like ? Hot pink with daisies and retractable streamers. I'm out unless you can do lillies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Polarbear Posted December 19, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 19, 2014 I like daisies and pink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGREGT Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I can still get in touch with the guy who gave me the $50-ish USD per set quote, but we're still as far off in the count as we were the first time I tried this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted December 22, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 22, 2014 I can still get in touch with the guy who gave me the $50-ish USD per set quote, but we're still as far off in the count as we were the first time I tried this. I will commit to set from that guy. Maybe he has a set in black and not "Hot pink with daisies and retractable streamers". Hot dam that's funny . PM sent . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer badelman Posted December 28, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 28, 2014 Count me in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer deltaboxii Posted December 28, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 28, 2014 This is for the mirror mounts right? To mount up the GSXR mirrors to a VFR? for $50 count me in but it will have to be in the next month. I am anxious to get my project on the road when the snnow is gone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGREGT Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Well, I'd say go ahead with your build. We'd need 25+ folks and now we have.....3 or 4? Doubt this will come to fruition in a month for you. Not sure it's gonna happen with these numbers at all, actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marriedman Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Man, I'd be all over this if I still had a 5th gen. Maybe post something on the VFR facebook page? That might get some exposure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer deltaboxii Posted December 30, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 30, 2014 I am planning to see if I can buy just the mirror mount base from the ZX6R that another guy used. I looked on flea bay and didnt see any. Might be rare. I am hoping that you can just buy the base separately and if thats possible I will let everyone know. Might be able to get a group discount from a Kawi dealer friend of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrcapn Posted December 30, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 30, 2014 I'm interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGREGT Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Talk to me more about this alleged ZX6R fix. Never heard of this. Fotos? Thoughts? If I know Kawi like I think I know Kawi, the base is only sold with the mirror. Never seen anyone break them apart for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer deltaboxii Posted December 30, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted December 30, 2014 Go a few pages back in this thread and there are photos of the mod. Looks like it could work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGREGT Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Oh yeah. The wire has to run on the outside of the stalk. No thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGREGT Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) Don't give up yet, folks. I met a guy today who does CAD drawing and machining. He wants to see the files, and has said he can get me a set made to try out, then perhaps make small batches for anyone who is interested. I'll take my 800 over there to check the fit, etc when he gets close. I mentioned to him the whole "we have to drill the screw in order to pass the wire thru, and it's kinda an unelegant solution in my mind" and he wants to try and re-think that part as well. More info when I know it....but this sounds like good news to me! I'll add/openly plead (again) that if anyone has a set of these they can loan me to see first-hand how they are made (you Canadians riding yet?), I'd gladly give you some $ as a good-will "insurance" gesture if it would make you feel better about getting them back ASAP. Edited July 24, 2015 by wgregt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted May 15, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted May 15, 2015 THANKS ^^^^ .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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