F4i - Main Forum Main F4i discussion board

fairing repair or buy used?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 14, 2013 | 02:42 PM
  #1  
F4iracer's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
Default fairing repair or buy used?

Ok so on my 04 f4i every fairing has some sort of damage due to previous owner laying it down around a curve. Anyways I'll post a few pics up but I was wondering on the parts that are pitted up if I could use body filler or fiberglass to repair them. Or if it'll be cheaper to get used side fairings since I know I can fix the tail and nose. Any input would help.
 
Reply
Old Nov 14, 2013 | 03:06 PM
  #2  
CorruptFile's Avatar
June 2013 ROTM
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,172
Likes: 1
From: Victoria, BC
Default

You can use body filler and sand it well. But if you can get a set of fairings for a good price, why not?
 
Reply
Old Nov 14, 2013 | 03:36 PM
  #3  
F4iracer's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
Default

Going price here in northeastern MD they range, from 90-180 per side. I have all winter to fix and paint.
 
Reply
Old Nov 14, 2013 | 04:17 PM
  #4  
Kopi Ko's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 138
Likes: 1
Default

It's not hard as long as you have time. I'm fixing cracks on my fairing now. Will soon post the pics
 
Reply
Old Nov 14, 2013 | 04:59 PM
  #5  
F4iracer's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
Default

Heres the damage i have to work with.Name:  DSC_0094.jpg
Views: 47
Size:  135.0 KB Name:  DSC_0092.jpg
Views: 42
Size:  129.3 KB Name:  DSC_0093.jpg
Views: 41
Size:  122.3 KB Name:  DSC_0095.jpg
Views: 42
Size:  103.3 KB
 
Reply
Old Nov 14, 2013 | 05:11 PM
  #6  
sjona2011's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 777
Likes: 0
From: Monticello, Indiana
Default

really doesnt look too bad, i would just repair them. fill in any deep scratches with some putty, sand out the light ones, and plastic weld anywhere that its cracked and youll be good to go.
 
Reply
Old Nov 14, 2013 | 05:19 PM
  #7  
F4iracer's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
Default

i was hoping putty and sanding would work. theres only one crack. he laid the bike down at 60. im surprised there wasnt more damage.
 
Reply
Old Nov 14, 2013 | 07:06 PM
  #8  
Kopi Ko's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 138
Likes: 1
Default

Need to sand quite large area there... but definitely doable
 
Reply
Old Nov 14, 2013 | 07:39 PM
  #9  
F4iracer's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
Default

yeah its gonna take some time. maybe while i do it over the winter ill do a transformation fourm
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rotard
CBR 600F
5
Jun 15, 2010 10:56 PM
Willkster
CBR 600F3
7
Nov 18, 2009 11:32 AM
TTLC603
F4i - Main Forum
10
Apr 24, 2007 04:19 AM
CBR BoyRacer
F4i - Main Forum
3
Apr 26, 2006 10:52 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:10 AM.