Tail Fairing Issues - Cracking
 

Hello fellas - I've been hanging around for a while but haven't posted.

I bought a 2003 CBR600F4i last week with 10600 miles on it (your basic silver/black, I'll post pics later), anyways I've noticed that the rear fairing is cracking, by the seat/tank section.


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Now, I know I have to replace this (< $200) but my question is: if I buy a new one, won't it end up the same way? Or is this one old and weathered, hence the reason for the cracks? I've been thinking about getting this one.

http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/.../6CBR69S~1.JPG

Is this one sturdier than the oem? Any thoughts?

Sorry for the HUGE picture - tried to resize...

RE: Tail Fairing Issues - Cracking
 

Um i have that problem too, should fix it with some bondo or something, no need to replace its just gonna crack again. Mine cracked in the exact same location.

RE: Tail Fairing Issues - Cracking
 

Mine used to crack there as well. its a common problem. I replaced the whole tail cone, but that was because i replaced all the fairings.

you dont need to really replace it. You can glue it back together or just ignore it. Its not a big deal

RE: Tail Fairing Issues - Cracking
 

For cracks onfairings I would plastic weld it but it will need to be repainted. I use "permapoxy" 5 minute plastic weld. Its cheap and its strong. Better than buying a new fairing.

RE: Tail Fairing Issues - Cracking
 

they get cracked all the time. mostly from this process:

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RE: Tail Fairing Issues - Cracking
 

Call me retarded. I always take off those bolts when i do that!

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That’s an awful design flaw. I can see how lifting the tank would cause it, but with me it appeared to have progressively gotten worse every time I sit on it. It also rubs against the tank; something else I’d like to address.
I'll give that a try; sure beats paying for a new tail. I'm wondering if a piece of PVC tubing as reinforcement will work.

Thank you guysfor the input... Here's a pic

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RE: Tail Fairing Issues - Cracking
 

i don't. that might make me the retarded one... :)

when i do that with a full tank, sometimes i drop it thru the frame and i spend the next 5 minutes cussing and screaming.

full tanks ftw.

RE: Tail Fairing Issues - Cracking
 

https://cbrforum.com/m_519111/tm.htm

this is what it's from...

infamous crotch crack.

RE: Tail Fairing Issues - Cracking
 

[sm=roll.gif] That's freakin funny!

Went ahead and triedthe epoxy but was like,"man, this ain't gonna work." So I picked up some fiber glass. Fortunately, I've handled some before with my dad. Although you can't tell by looking at my sloppy work.

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This side's really messed up - needs more work.

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Although it's considerably stronger, I'm still thinking that the little hole isn't going to support the weight (as suggested before). So I'm thinkingthat a denser foam, and more of it, ought to providethe requiredsupport.
Thanks Tahoe