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posted April 03, 2010 08:55 AM
 Edited By: Shane661 on 3 Apr 2010 16:56
Drilling Fiberglass Bodywork??
I have to fit some new bodywork on the 14. Of course it's fiberglass (no gel coat), and I have to drill the mounting holes.
In the past I have had some issues with the bits really chewing up the 'glass. Anyone know of a good bit type and drill speed to use for this?
Thanks!
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KZScott
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posted April 03, 2010 12:39 PM
did you tape it off with painters tape last time?
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posted April 03, 2010 12:41 PM
Yes, I did.
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posted April 03, 2010 12:45 PM
Last time out:
I ended up cleaning the holes up with a dremel (and repairing the mounting crack). I'd like to make some cleaner holes this time.
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posted April 03, 2010 12:49 PM
Edited By: tcchin on 3 Apr 2010 20:50
Use a step drill. It's the only way to fly when drilling fiberglass or sheet metal. Harbor Freight sells a set of three with TiN coating for under $10.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=91616
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posted April 03, 2010 02:49 PM
or one with a 17 degree angle
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posted April 03, 2010 03:17 PM
There is another type of bit also, not sure what they call it, I think maybe "bullet" bit. Has a starting point in center and then the outer perimeter of bit cuts first, a bit like a miniture hole swaw
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posted April 03, 2010 03:29 PM
im thinking forstner bit or maybe a spade bit(not all spade bits have the outside teeth tho)
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01 ZX-12R 8.84 @ 156.3 no bars, DOT tires. Pump Gas, NA.... turbo 8.47 @ 164.
00 ZX-12R 8.62 @ 165.2 no bars, slicks, Pump Gas, 55 shot.... turbo 8.32 @173
00 ZX-12R Fastest NA Kawasaki in the world 1: 222.046 1.5: 226.390 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R street turbo 1: 227.9 1.5: 234.1 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R LSR turbo 1: 263.1 1.5: 266.5 Loring AFB Worlds fastest ZX-12R
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posted April 03, 2010 08:30 PM
Like tcchin says, use the step drill. It is by far and away the best/easiest way to do it.
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posted April 04, 2010 04:15 AM
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Use a step drill. It's the only way to fly when drilling fiberglass or sheet metal. Harbor Freight sells a set of three with TiN coating for under $10.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=91616
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posted April 04, 2010 04:16 AM
I'll be getting all the body work for the 14 in a few weeks.......
Shane, whats your impression of the quality of the Catalyst stuff?
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posted April 04, 2010 04:19 AM
Edited By: Shane661 on 4 Apr 2010 13:19
The quality is very good for race bodywork. Meaning, you will have to do some fitting, and all of the mounting points may not line up. 
I have done the race upper and street and +6" over tails in the past. I have the Pro Street parts to install now, and I also have a Supersport upper in the garage.
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posted April 04, 2010 04:45 AM
http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?FID=27&TID=40269&pagenumber=10
I thought i had suggested the step drill bit way back when 
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01 ZX-12R 8.84 @ 156.3 no bars, DOT tires. Pump Gas, NA.... turbo 8.47 @ 164.
00 ZX-12R 8.62 @ 165.2 no bars, slicks, Pump Gas, 55 shot.... turbo 8.32 @173
00 ZX-12R Fastest NA Kawasaki in the world 1: 222.046 1.5: 226.390 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R street turbo 1: 227.9 1.5: 234.1 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R LSR turbo 1: 263.1 1.5: 266.5 Loring AFB Worlds fastest ZX-12R
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posted April 04, 2010 05:18 AM
Thanks Scott, my memory is not what it used to be....
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posted April 20, 2010 03:33 PM
Edited By: KZScott on 20 Apr 2010 23:35
i used a step drill bit tonight on 2 catalyst tails, worked great, no chewing, clean holes, didnt even tape it off
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00 ZX-12R 8.62 @ 165.2 no bars, slicks, Pump Gas, 55 shot.... turbo 8.32 @173
00 ZX-12R Fastest NA Kawasaki in the world 1: 222.046 1.5: 226.390 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R street turbo 1: 227.9 1.5: 234.1 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R LSR turbo 1: 263.1 1.5: 266.5 Loring AFB Worlds fastest ZX-12R
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posted April 20, 2010 10:07 PM
this is a cool thread, i had never heard of a "step drill"
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posted April 20, 2010 10:31 PM
Karl, check out the link to the HFT step drill kit, above. Quite the deal, with enough sizes to do just about anything. They also make stepless drills that are conical instead of stepped, like a reamer.
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posted April 20, 2010 11:05 PM
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Karl, check out the link to the HFT step drill kit, above. Quite the deal, with enough sizes to do just about anything. They also make stepless drills that are conical instead of stepped, like a reamer.
NICE! at $10!
Now I'm gonna have to buy some fairings which require drilling
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posted April 21, 2010 06:45 PM
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this is a cool thread, i had never heard of a "step drill"
its a must for drilling a hole for a o2 sensor in the exhaust
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posted April 22, 2010 02:21 AM
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this is a cool thread, i had never heard of a "step drill"
its a must for drilling a hole for a o2 sensor in the exhaust
wee
wee,
thanks for the tip. I had a bitch of a time doing it last time.
just ordered a set! $9.99
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