Fairing Repair

[DenyP]

I hit a rut night before last. The Timemachine went down hard breaking my fairing at the left mounting area and put a 4 inch crack midpoint along the top.
I have read a few posts regarding repairs. One was to use ABS pipe glue and stainless steel mesh. Another used plastic welding and a third purchased a repair kit from Vetter. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

Deny

[DGXSER]

Deny,

I got nadda for you on the fairing, but wanted to say glad to know you were apparently not hurt in the incident.

[DiverRay]

After using the ABS glue, I would try the glue from a body shop. They use a two part epoxy that is expensive, but works well. That is what I will be using on a repair I need to make.
Glad to hear it was only the pride that hurt!

[DenyP]

Pride some bruises and scrapes was my damage. I picked the bike up, got her started and finished my ride home. Had I not been wearing a good helmet and leathers I wouldn't have been so lucky.

Regarding the body shop glue, is this something formulated for plastic repair? Do you know what the glue is called, brand etc?

Thanks

Deny

[motoman]

Have used the glue Ray talked about myself on a very small piece that has well nut in it at the top left portion of my ST fairing, which is a main windshield mount/support. Applied it to the edge in order to glue it back on. Held it in place less than 2minutes, then applied sideways pressure to see if it would hold. I believe if I pushed any harder thngs would have broke somewhere else! If no one here has the name and code number of it by Monday, I will post it here. It's availible at auto paint suppliers and it works with no other need for any extra type of support! I believe the location and stress created on the location of my 2minute repair speaks for itself!

[DenyP]

Have used the glue Ray talked about myself on a very small piece that has well nut in it at the top left portion of my ST fairing, which is a main windshield mount/support. Applied it to the edge in order to glue it back on. Held it in place less than 2minutes, then applied sideways pressure to see if it would hold. I believe if I pushed any harder thngs would have broke somewhere else! If no one here has the name and code number of it by Monday, I will post it here. It's availible at auto paint suppliers and it works with no other need for any extra type of support! I believe the location and stress created on the location of my 2minute repair speaks for itself!

I am very much interested in this product! If Ray recommends it's the way I will go. I have used fiberglass in the repair of my Saturns. Had both good luck and bad. Hate to do a repair that wouldn't hold.

Deny

[Cobia]

Fairing repair

I would go to a marine supply shop and get some 2 part epoxy resin and some fiberglass cloth, after all the fairing is made of fiberglass. You can then mix the epoxy, paint it on to the rear surface, apply the cloth and put more epoxy over it, and work out any bubbles. It'll be as good and strong as new.

[motoman]

Sorry Cobia.......the fairings ARE ABS!

[Cobia]

The one I had, a Yamaha, I believe was made of fg. Still the epoxy resin and cloth will result in a stronger repair.

[Ken Talbot]

I did some work on the fairing on SWMBO's 'H with a product called Plastex. It worked very well, and appears to be very similar to the Hotcha products sold on the Vetter website.

[DenyP]

Thanks all for your input! I will see if I can find some on Monday.

Deny