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I looked at one at a local dealer, and they said they couldn't sell it until the recall was performed. They thoughts parts would be in next week or so.

We have two at work. Both high end models. Not suitable for production quality parts, we use them as proof of concept, to see CAD files in 3D. Yes, they are printers, they use a laser to harden thin layers of plastic, or other photo reactive material into a solid. So image stacking many layers of a print up to make the part. The parts from some models can be used to make cast part, but you could not use them to make parts on your motorcycle. The material is too fragile. We have an Objet, and an Envision machine. Probably 50K each. The other limitation you will have is the CAD software. We run Unigraphics and Alias, which cost at least 10K per seat. Both are high end modeling software. I don't think Sketchup would make quality CAD, but I could be wrong. The quality of your part depends on the quality of your CAD data. Right now they are suitable for making RPs (rapid prototype) parts, but nothing else. There maybe so very expensive machines that can make actual metal parts, but we are a ways of from that being the norm. Would be cool for my line of work though. Good luck. Probably better off to have parts machined at this point.

Just Put a set of Michelins on to replace a worn set of z6s. Much better so far, but still haven't scrubbed the mold release off to fully tell. I will update in a few hundred miles.