Hey guys!! I dropped my '87 R yesterday. I tried to pass the car from right side and I was making right turn, the driver of the car suddenly decided turn right on the same corner. She blocked my way. Only thing I could was hit the brakes as hard as I could. Avoiding to contact her car, I dropped my bike on right side and slide. Top cowling's thinest part (little upper of the mirrors) are completely separated, and the right side cowling got some cracks and scraches. Do you guys have any recommendation for plaster, glue, or plastic welding? Or maybe used cowlings for sale? Any opition will be appreciated!!

Yas

 

I am interested to hear if there might be a shop somewhere who could repair the fairing on my CBR. The main right hand side fairing on my bike was cracked last season (long story, but it happened while the faring was off the bike) and though they aren't big, I would love to have these cracks filled (welded?) and painted. Any ideas on a place I could send this panel to for that work? The panel is otherwise fine except for these two roughly 1" long cracks. Would I be better off just selling this panel as-is and putting the $$ toward a new one? Anyone interested? I suppose I have all winter to think about this...

 

Plastic welding is the best option. It makes for a strong join and provided to person who is welding is good then with a bit of sanding down prior to spraying you'll have a perfect finish, and you will still have your original parts. I spent £75 on having mine done and you would never know the difference unless you were to take the parts off. Good luck with your repairs.

 

Keep hold of your fairing as they are expensive and it would be easier to make a minor repair than total replacement. As for where you would get them repaired, try a local motorcycle shop (not a dealer) they will be able to advise you. Good luck

 

If all else fails you can "skin" the fairing with a layer of Carbon Fibre or Kevlar.

 

Try this link
http://www.urethanesupply.com/
I've been thinking about buying a plastic welder as well. Looks like they have a good selection for all types of plastics.
Hope this helps

 

Jeff,
It is very useful link. I want to try this plastic welding by my self. I may be able to have own business with this. I will update the report.
I am still welcoming other opitinon and comments for fairing repair matter.

Thanks!!

 

I've done some repairs myself using this:

http://www.plastexexpress.co.uk/

It's great for re-forming tabs and brackets that have snapped off, for cracks, even for rebuilding threaded holes where screws go in. But it wouldn't be any good for large areas of damage.

 

Thanks for the good advice guys. I figured it would make the most sense to keep the parts I have and have them repaired. Any suggestions on a good shop who could do this work - both the plastic repair and painting? (preferrably in the Northeastern US but I could ship the panel anywhere if the price makes sense) Thanks.

 

I went with fiberglass in lou of plastic welding. JMO but I think it looks a bit better and is stronger in the end. Its probally a bit harder to do but I think it was worth it. *shrug* Just make it look good in the end

MDFF