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Old 16-12-10, 09:02 PM   #1
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Default Is it possible to repair cracked fairing?

At the bottom of fairing where it is bolted to the bike i have a crack of about 2-3cm not caused by me but previous owner!
It is not that noticeable unless looked at closely but was wondering if it's possible to get this repaired?
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Old 16-12-10, 09:09 PM   #2
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Default Re: Is it possible to repair cracked fairing?

This stuff seems pretty good: http://www.plastexexpress.co.uk/
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Old 16-12-10, 09:14 PM   #3
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Default Re: Is it possible to repair cracked fairing?

I bought my lowers with one having 2 big cracks, I simply used a wide tipped soldering iron to seal the joint, then added in a strip of plastic and melted that in to bolster it up.

With some filling, sanding,filling and sanding it came out good.
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Old 16-12-10, 09:20 PM   #4
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Default Re: Is it possible to repair cracked fairing?

I'd try and speak to your local motorcycle bodywork shop.
They will be able to make good job of it
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Old 16-12-10, 09:27 PM   #5
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Soldering iron and more plastic to melt with some mesh metal to add behind the fairing and it will come up a treat with sanding.

practice 1st on somthing until youve got the nack though. took me a few tries but my vfr fairing is coming up a treat now and theres alot to do.
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Old 16-12-10, 09:44 PM   #6
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Cheers for the advice now i know its possible might see how much i would get charged for a body shop to do it!
If it's too expensive might give a shot myself
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Old 17-12-10, 10:51 AM   #7
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Depending on how bad it is, I reckon £50-£100. I had my fairing repaired by a local guy. It was smashed to pieces and I'd already got another off ebay when he said he could fix it. True to his word, he did a great job...so now I have a spare
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Old 17-12-10, 11:38 AM   #8
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Default Re: Is it possible to repair cracked fairing?

Top tip if doing a 'fine crack' yourself. Get some apoxy resin and a pin or needle. Apply into the crack in a thin amount, and hold til set. This way you can secure it in the right place before going into plastic padding the back of the fairing.

It works, cause I haz done it
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