Help please - broken fairing

[qpddd]

Hi all

Just removed my right fairing to top up the cooling water. I read the powerpoint in the sticky section and followed it step by step However I managed to break the whole top fairing hanger off the fairing not sure how this happened but it has so I need to get it sorted. This is where my friends in the "org" come in I need some advice on the best way to attach it. I've already tried plastic welding it and super glue, but to no avail Do you think fibre glass might work? I'm open to any ideas that might save me having to buy a whole new fairing.

Thanks

Tony

 

[Hectic]

If plastic welding didn't work, I'd say you should probably buy a new faring. If you're concerned about price, see if you can find one on ebay that had a parking lot tip-over with no real damage (tiny scratches, but no broken mounting tabs or cracks)

Good luck, man. I'll keep my eyes peeled for a new right side in good shape. What color?

 

[TruWrecks]

What color (oops, colour ) is your Busa? Is it the orangeish-red looking one in your sig?

 

[qpddd]

What color (oops, colour ) is your Busa? Is it the orangeish-red looking one in your sig?

Mines Blue/Black, that was my old VFR Vtec behind us, was a nice bike BTW

 

[TruWrecks]

Yeah, didn't look like a Busa.

I can't help much, but putting the color of the fairings you need helps if someone might have one with a little rash that you might be able to polish and use.

 

[Hayabusa2005]

Put a picture up here so we can see...

 

[qpddd]

Put a picture up here so we can see...

I've managed to put the fairing back on as the broken mount is still attached on one sde of the mount/fairing, I needed to get it back on as I'm going touring round Europe starting Friday. When I return I'll take the fairing back off and I think I'll give Fibre Glass a go. Just to let you know which clip it is, its the one at the top inside which points downwards. Its broken away from the fairing in 2 places but still attached along 1 side, giving it a "hinged" effect if that makes sense. If it’s still attached when I return and remove the fairing again I'll try using re-attaching it using glue/fibre glass. Sorry for sounding sketchy on my first post but I thought I'd just get some advice on different types of glue, reading back on my original post I could have been a bit clearer. In my defence it was first thing in the morning and I had too many whiskeys last night

Thanks

Tony

 

[BiggDaddyBusa08]

What about J B weld? I ve used that to stuff to fix broken plastic and even sealed up holes in fuel tanks(gas and deisel).

 

[qpddd]

What about J B weld? I ve used that to stuff to fix broken plastic and even sealed up holes in fuel tanks(gas and deisel).

Thanks for the reply, which one do you recommend, the marine one (looks good for stuff outside and likely to get wet) or the standard one?

Thanks

 

[djorgensen3]

Go get some of the two part epoxy for plastic from the autoparts store. That stuff is pretty strong. It smells like the stuff they use on my wifes fake nails.

 

[dadofthree]

Go get some of the two part epoxy for plastic from the autoparts store. That stuff is pretty strong. It smells like the stuff they use on my wifes fake nails.

Make sure you get the stuff that's friendly with the bike skin.

 

[BiggDaddyBusa08]

I use the regular JB weld stuff. In fact Ive already used it on my 08 busa to repair the plastic piece that holds in the windshield.

 

[qpddd]

I use the regular JB weld stuff. In fact Ive already used it on my 08 busa to repair the plastic piece that holds in the windshield.

Thanks BiggDaddy

 

[CCbusa05]

Just out of curiosity, does the top of your inner fairing (where that downward hook is now broken) seem to be loose or does it fit flush and stay put without the hook being fixed? If it fits OK, maybe you wouldn't even need to try to fix it?

 

[qpddd]

Just out of curiosity, does the top of your inner fairing (where that downward hook is now broken) seem to be loose or does it fit flush and stay put without the hook being fixed? If it fits OK, maybe you wouldn't even need to try to fix it?

At the present time its seems to fit flush, so I think I'll not tempt fate until I get back from my trip.

 

[Wallie]

 

[Hayabusa2005]

Go get some of the two part epoxy for plastic from the autoparts store. That stuff is pretty strong. It smells like the stuff they use on my wifes fake nails.

 

[Z-Faucon]

Dude, if it is your right leg fairing, broke the upper hanger (looks like a 90 degree hook) don't worry so much. I snapped that sucker off last year. Damn if I will buy another, changing the oil is a PIA. Glue apoxy whatever won't make much difference because that hanger takes a lot of pressure to get in it and out. However, the good news is - not a problem at all running without it. No rattles nothing. Don't sweat it.:thumbsup

 

[klspeed993]

Mines Blue/Black, that was my old VFR Vtec behind us, was a nice bike BTW

I moved up from the exact same bike a year ago! I had a red 2002 VFR and traded it on a blue/black '08 Busa. The VFR was a great little bike, but I can honestly say I haven't missed it. I just love my Busa, the best bike I have ever owned!

 

[qpddd]

Dude, if it is your right leg fairing, broke the upper hanger (looks like a 90 degree hook) don't worry so much. I snapped that sucker off last year. Damn if I will buy another, changing the oil is a PIA. Glue apoxy whatever won't make much difference because that hanger takes a lot of pressure to get in it and out. However, the good news is - not a problem at all running without it. No rattles nothing. Don't sweat it.:thumbsup

Thanks I'll take your advice