How to Make a Carbon Fiber Motorcycle Seat from a 3D Printed Mold

In this step-by-step tutorial, Kris Crawford from Further North Fab walks you through the process of creating a custom carbon fiber seat cowl for a motorcycle using a 3D-printed mold. Using a composite cloth like Carbon Fiber not only makes the seat light and strong but also sharp-looking. The glossy epoxy coat on the seat accents the fabric's weave and shows off the excellent cafe racer seat design that Kris brought to life.

Whether you're an experienced fabricator or just getting started, Kris shares expert tips and tricks to help you achieve professional results. From the initial design to the final product, you'll learn everything you need to make your own lightweight and durable seat cowl. Don't miss out on this detailed guide to mastering carbon fiber fabrication.

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00:00 Introduction
01:05 How to Prepare the Mold
03:12 How to Create the Template
05:48 How to Lay Carbon Fiber
12:21 How to Lay the Final Layer of Carbon Fiber
14:14 How to Remove Excess Carbon Fiber
14:56 How to Prepare for the Final Epoxy Pour
17:11 How to Flood Coat Epoxy
18:29 Varnish and UV Resistance
19:00 Outro and Links

[JackmanWorks]

I prefer a Nescafé racer, but this is pretty cool

[kristinbrowne]

I sent me but so did Kris and this video is fire for anyone wanting to make a part from a mold

[oh]

If I want to post cure my carbon fiber with the high performance epoxy at what temp and for how many hours would you recommend ?