Repairing the fairing

LotusSevenMan · Post by **LotusSevenMan** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 9:47 pm

I've done a search but can't see anything on this.

The left side top fairing (to-frame fixing) is cracked through the plastic where the hole is.
Now what's the best way to fix it? Is there a sort of recognised method as it does seem that nearly all the weight of the fairing hangs on these fixing points left and right. An inverted 'U' shaped metal patch? Plastic disc/washer glued to the inside?
So ?????

Cheers, LSM

Spliffyaid · Post by **Spliffyaid** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 9:51 pm

Would you like to buy some half decent new'ish/second hand ones?

I bought a road bike that will be a track bike in about 3 months

full fairing available

LotusSevenMan · Post by **LotusSevenMan** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 10:12 pm

Spliffyaid wrote:Would you like to buy some half decent new'ish/second hand ones?

Well even with the slight split it ain't bad at all IMHO. I'm just being fussy!
Thanks for the offer though.
This pic is of the 'damaged' side!!!!!!!!!!!!

Spliffyaid · Post by **Spliffyaid** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 10:34 pm

Hahaha

You need therapy

Looking very nice =D>

ScottaKR · Post by **ScottaKR** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:41 am

LotusSevenMan wrote:I've done a search but can't see anything on this.

The left side top fairing (to-frame fixing) is cracked through the plastic where the hole is.
Now what's the best way to fix it? Is there a sort of recognised method as it does seem that nearly all the weight of the fairing hangs on these fixing points left and right. An inverted 'U' shaped metal patch? Plastic disc/washer glued to the inside?
So ?????

Cheers, LSM

If your handy with a soldering iron, you should be able to plastic-weld it back together. This is about the strongest method of repair, but you will need to repaint it afterwards of course.

LotusSevenMan · Post by **LotusSevenMan** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 6:20 pm

The plastic is 'fairly thick' so may carefully drill a couple of holes and fit some very fine piano wire as a physical retainer then plastic/weld with the solder gun!!

StrokerBoy · Post by **StrokerBoy** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:01 am

I've just been sent some 'plastic welding' tips by a mate of mine who's doing up his battered KR250. Looks pretty good, considering the state of the original panels and the fact that he's never tried this before and doesn't have any special tools. I'm gonna give it a try myself.

Words/pictures are on MY SITE.

Before and after :

Charles · Post by **Charles** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 11:12 am

The result is impressive =D>

LotusSevenMan · Post by **LotusSevenMan** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 7:01 pm

Cheers SB.
Never thought about a cable tie/gluegun effect.
I don't have a soldering iron that size though (never seen one that large before....... ooh err missus)

StrokerBoy · Post by **StrokerBoy** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 10:42 am

LotusSevenMan wrote:I don't have a soldering iron that size though (never seen one that large before....... ooh err missus)

Looks about average size to me...

If you've got a mint panel with a tiny crack then this approach is a bit drastic obviously. It has to look a lot worse before it gets better, you're always gonna need to sand it and paint it afterwards.

Does give you a proper strong repair though. I'm told that this method works on all types of 'plastic' bodywork, but you need to match the 'filler rod' to the panel. Plastic coathangers are sometimes used too I read somewhere.

ScottaKR · Post by **ScottaKR** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 10:58 am

LotusSevenMan wrote:Cheers SB.
Never thought about a cable tie/gluegun effect.
I don't have a soldering iron that size though (never seen one that large before....... ooh err missus)

As they say "size dosn't matter"

it just takes a little longer to get the job done.

Post by **alimorg** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 11:34 am

Added this link to the KR-Kive section excellent work Tim
Cheers
AL

frog32 · Post by **frog32** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 10:53 am

hi there

you need to get some fine wire mesh and a flat dish attachment for you soldering iron cut it to size and melt it into the plastic
cut the burr from the plastic and then bodyfiller on the outside and p38 fibreglass on the inside for strengh

if you dont on the top fairing it will just crack again with the vibrations

cheers lee

fzrman · Post by **fzrman** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 2:07 pm

is araldite any good for fairing or plastic repairs? Or even the fairing glues you see advertised on ebay?

E-Man · Post by **E-Man** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:36 pm

StrokerBoy wrote: I'm told that this method works on all types of 'plastic' bodywork, but you need to match the 'filler rod' to the panel.

Does anyone know what plastic the fairings and panels are made from?

Would be handy to know for reference when it comes to buying the plastic welding rods.

I did a bit of the plastic welding in college, and it was a lot easier than it looks.

I think ebay sell the plastic welding repair kits.

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