my kr1s c3 started from here - fairing repair how to

[Rolex]

This is where it started
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4277&start=45. So after reading the practical Sportsbike Magazine. November/December 2017 .

[dandan0162]

Looking good mate mine is at similar stage to yours

[500bernie]

I have seen loads of the Forum members bikes during my trips for work (all around the UK).
Steelys (Tony Steel's ) bike is an exceptional bike, hat's off to Tony, his attention to detail and patience is unreal.
When I first visited him and saw his bike in the flesh, I was completely blown away.
When John mentioned to me that Tonys bike had been featured as the editor's best buy, I told John that it was a " one off" and did he want Tonys number.
The rest is history.
Cheers
Bernie

[Rolex]

Your right there Bernie and after getting the belly Pan from you pre cut ready for the Jim lomas pipes for a straight fit and water over flow tank missing item I managed to find a nose cone let’s say a bit worse for ware lol so the good bit . Now the rest. as you can see none original Kawasaki part .

You got your work cut out Bernie and not forgetting the bad repairs





So some time later







and offered up to see wot it’s looking like still a long way to go yet
Marked up for cutting and joint rebaiting



Joints cut

Clamped in place and inspection panel fit checked

Detail inside left hand side


Detail finishing

almost

nearly pro at work looking spot on mate note the extra repairs ie: indicator ect and the detail with the edges were the inspection cover sits

[500bernie]

Hi John,

That was one of the worst bodged repairs I have ever seen, a bit of 1mm steel riveted in place and the rest made up with body filler.

Can't wait to see the rest of the photos

Cheers,
Bernie

[Rolex]

agree also a single seat conversion from Doug this was the good side and the very bad side all repaired by Bernie 1st class job as good as new now sorting the lines out for finishing [URL=http://s36.

[dandan0162]

wow such a transformation on the fairing is this your work bernie?
Good stuff John ill ring you tomorrow after 5 if OK I noded of today after work
Keep it coming
Cheers Dan

[Rolex]

Ok mate

[500bernie]

Hi Dan,
Yes, all my own work, fabricating the missing parts and repairing all the existing bodged repairs. All the old crap was removed as it had been welded with the paint still on the surface (contaminating the joints). I used new ABS so that the plasticisers that had leeched out due to age, were replenished resulting in a stronger and more flexible joint.
If you want a good finish, there is no point rushing.
My OCD wouldn't allow me to "just do a quick job", it has to look correct on the inside as well as the outside.
Cheers
Bernie

[dandan0162]

I wouldn't know where to start, iv done every other job on a kr just about but when it comes to stuff like this I'm cluelessI have painted ect but not repaired stuff,
Mine will be a doddle for you!

John I pick up some billet hangers for my kr the other day of a friend and there are a few sets left, have you seen them they look lovley on and would compliment those exhausts and seat cowel

[dandan0162]

Wow John you don't mess around lol looks fantastic

[Rolex]

Cheers

[dandan0162]

Yes credit to both of you!I love the black and green!

[500bernie]

Keep posting them photos boys......

All you lurkers out there........ don't be shy, post a comment, give some advice, post a photo of yours (your bike that is).

Cheers,
Bernie

[Gerrit]

That is one stunning piece of repair work on the fairing!