Have a look at:
http://www.mci.i12.com/carbon/index.htm
for some practical advice.
You could also try the model aircraft websites - they use this stuff a lot.
The bible is: "Handbook of Composites" S.T. Peters (Editor), Chapman and Hall. I have the 2nd (1998) edition which I think is the latest. Its a collection of journal articles - some v. technical but others surprisingly readable.
I've wondered about making some KTM950-type fuel cells for an XR650L out of carbon-fibre with nomex honeycomb bracing. My thinking was that it might help get the CofG down a bit lower. It might deny the engine of side draghts though.
Seems like carbon-fibre might be useful for knocking up smaller components like instrument supports, fairings etc.. Still, don't know whether wt. savings would be worth the effort.
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