Earlier this year IDN featured a stunning high strength, light weight full carbon S 1000 RR bolt-on monocoque subframe and tail section introduced at EICMA in 2019 by Slovenian specialist manufacturer FullSix.
One of the motorcycle industry's leading carbon fibre component manufacturers, FullSix offers everything from levers, winglets and fuel tanks to complete fairing kits, exhaust heat shields, belly pans and calliper cooler sets.
FullSix carbon fibre monocoque tail sections are structural components used in professional racing to reduce weight. A replacement for stock aluminium subframes, FullSix monocoque tail sections utilise its proprietary Autoclave Composite Monocoque (ACM) technology to achieve a 75% weight reduction (it weighs just 1.8 kg/3.9 lbs).
FullSix says it is the only carbon producer that delivers a complete transformation from OEM to full carbon and its ACM technology is at the heart of its success. One-piece fuel tanks have been the 'holy grail' for carbon manufacturers, the race teams they supply and those looking for the ultimate weight saving advantage on the street.
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| The FullSix monocoque fuel tank weighs in at just 1.8 kg, 75% less than the stock tank. |
Despite claims that it was impossible, FullSix is now able to offer what they say is the world's first ever one-piece carbon fuel tank, having successfully utilised its "innovative ACM technology in manufacturing a flawless hollow carbon fibre part," says International Sales Manager Bojan Justin.
"We have developed a tank that solves the problems that plagued carbon tanks in the past - meaning they were only bought by the bravest of motorcyclists and race teams. Today they can forget about the difficulties associated with tanks made of two carbon parts - there is no longer any need to be concerned about leaking seams, which is what potentially made carbon fibre fuel tanks the most dangerous part of a motorcycle.
"Our ground-breaking ACM technology represents a completely new approach to carbon technology and production, a major step forward that allows hollow pieces to be manufactured without joints and adhesives."
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| Frame set cover |
FullSix is the inventor of Autoclave Composite Monocoque (ACM) technology and is the only company in the world that is able to produce a high decorative finish, complex-shaped, closed-body monocoque out of a single carbon fibre-based unit (e.g. a one-piece fuel tank for motorcycles).
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| Monocoque subframe |
"This technology is directly applicable for fabrication of various one-step closed-body monocoques, where no cutting, trimming and bonding is required. In contrast to conventional bonding, ACM technology provides monocoques with supreme mechanical strength, chemical resistance and a flawless finish."
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| Belly pan |
FullSix components are available in a variety of weaves and finishes. Carbon fibre fabrics may be manufactured using a plain weave, which features a uniform, grid-like pattern or a twill weave which features a diagonal pattern. Each weave offers a unique look that can only be achieved with carbon fibre. Ducati and MV Agusta parts originally feature a 200 plain weave, while BMW, Yamaha and Aprilia utilise a 245 twill weave.
"All FullSix parts utilise 'pre-preg' carbon fibre - carbon fibre which has been pre-impregnated with resin and stored at sub-zero temperatures. Parts made with 'pre-preg' have more even resin distribution than hand-layering, and this increases strength and durability and eliminates the problem of pinholes in the finish."
www.fullsixcarbon.com
