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Dfraser76 16-12-10 09:02 PM

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?

SVforvictory 16-12-10 09:09 PM

Re: Is it possible to repair cracked fairing?
 
This stuff seems pretty good: http://www.plastexexpress.co.uk/

leebex 16-12-10 09:14 PM

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.

andrewsmith 16-12-10 09:20 PM

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

BBadger 16-12-10 09:27 PM

Re: Is it possible to repair cracked fairing?
 
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.

Dfraser76 16-12-10 09:44 PM

Re: Is it possible to repair cracked fairing?
 
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 :)

Nobbylad 17-12-10 10:51 AM

Re: Is it possible to repair cracked fairing?
 
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 ;)

dizzyblonde 17-12-10 11:38 AM

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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