Unfortunatly I layed over the bike and now it and I are a little rashed.

I was pulling a U Turn and was only doing around 10 or so when the rear tire slid out. Now my problem is I have a rashed fairings (front upper, left lower, and left upper). The left upper also got cracked so now Im in a rock and a hard place. I can deal with the rash on the body but if anyone has any suggestions on fixes I would greatly appreciate it.

If you have any of the previous mentioned fairings, ideas on fixes, or helpful hints on healing road rash fast post em up. Thanks all!

 

Check your clip on too... They usually get tweaked in a tip over. The easiest way to tell is by the clearance to the fuel tank at full stop left and right...I had to replace mine after a minor tip over.

 

Thrasher Im not quite sure what you mean.

 

The handlebar might be bent. If your finger gets pinched between the handlebar and tank the clipon (AKA handlebar) may be bent. By turning the steering all the way left and right you can check to see if the clearance is the same. Example you turn the bar left and it doesn't hurt, turn it right and it crushes you fingertip... does this make sense?

 

Yes sir, I had just never heard it called a clip-on. My bar end nor clutch lever was even touched (thank god). Thanks for the input at any rate.

 

There is a product used in the appliance industry called Plastifix for liner repairs... it is basically uncured ABS. Part number is PF041 available from Reliable Parts. I have used this stuff to repair bike plastic for years.

 

I feel your pain I just laid my bike down on the 18th down a gravel road... frame sliders are meant for pavement not gravel. little bit or fiberglass work and a lot of bandages!

 

I was thinking about frame sliders before the spill but now I think my mind is made up. Thrash, Ive heard mixed things. Some people will fiberglass or JB weld (or something along those lines) and they always do the inside of the fairing and then body filler, sand and paint the outside. What do you think is the best way to go?

 

damn sorry to hear that....i haven't been down yet...waiting or it to happen though

 

Dont wait for it Dunn, it will come sooner than you think especially if you wait. I think one of the contributing factors to my spill was I have taken a few long rides and now have a large flat spot around my tire. What is the best way to fix it?