I didn't know they made "covers". Would appreciate some insight into what these are, please. Plus additional pics to help me understand what...
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You got a new fuel tank too with the kit? Whoa!!!
Stainless steel. There's also a technique where steel wool is used. Melted into the plastic to add strength! The key is to be able to hold the...
Decided to dedicate the rest of the fairing work today to the duct fasteners. Had to replace a few posts. Did a LOT of heat-set inserts! I got...
Yesterday I washed down a bunch of lower fairings as a first step towards whatever repairs they will need. Some will need more than others....
Good morning! Just finished repairs on the exterior cracks on the tail fairings using the PlastiFix product applying with the needle/dab method....
Another thing....when you watch the "how to" videos of how to use these products they show you a couple different methods. For the repairs I have...
Couple notes on tools. A rotary tool (Dremel) is a must and I have also been using this cordless belt sander..... [ATTACH]
I'm also working on a lot of my side (battery) covers. On many of them the short little "tongue" is broken off. I had an idea to cut out an "L"...
This one had a previous repair someone tried using fiberglass...and then later some kind of bondo. I sanded most of that down and then used some...
And even without the exterior repair - the fairing now feels quite solid on both sides just with the interior repairs I did. This is the other...
Today I also used a plastic welder iron for a crack repair. Using it to melt a piece of wire mesh and some ABS sticks across the inside of the...
Been working on some repairs the last couple days and getting a lot done. I'm also learning a lot and am really excited about that because I have...
Thought we could use a dedicated thread on fairings. All comments and input welcome! I am still learning how to do repairs. I feel I am making...
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Some of these tail fairings can really get beat up! Obligatory cracks on both sides just ahead of the taillight, broken off and/or cracked...
More fairing work. Already did some on the blue one. The red one is good as is - just need paint. The two white ones need surgery. Today was wash...
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