HELP - Plastic Repair Tips Needed!

[Christo]

I am leaving for Star Days on Monday, just noticed that the lower left side cowling/fairing as a horizontal crack starting from the outside and working its way inward towards the radiator. Need to hold it together for the week ride. This is the 2nd one I have gone through - first one (original) lasted 8 years, I just replaced it 1.5 months ago and now this one has cracked. Anyone have any advice? TIA

[sarges46]

Scroll down and you will see many posts about plastic repair items. It shouldnt be a problem to fix by Monday.

[Christo]

Scroll down and you will see many posts about plastic repair items. It shouldnt be a problem to fix by Monday.

 

:doh: Now that is a COOL feature! LOL I need glasses, did not know that even existed. Thank you Sarges46! :doh:

[sarges46]

My pleasure, have a good trip.

[Christo]

Anyone have any ideas on what causes these cracks? I know sticks and stones flying through the air can be a factor, but I JUST put the new ones on. Brand spankin OEM new ones - I have been on some VERY tame day rides, there is no evidence of anything that hit it - no chips, scratches, etc. It just appeared.

 

[saddlebum]

Get some plastex place clear packing tape over the crack on the good side then v it out on the back side with a dremel tool fill with plastex reinforce with some plastex and fiberglas cloth if you wish when hard 1/2 hr later peel away cellephane tape and voila perminent repair

[Freebird]

The most common cause I've heard is over tightening of that screw in the same area. For a quick fix, if Plastex is not quickly available to you, JB Weld on the inside where it won't show will do the job.

[BuddyRich]

If you know of a store in your area that sell sheet plastics you can stop and get a small piece of 1/8 thick sheet ABS. Heating the ABS to 250 and you can form it to be a perfect fit . Then use some common ABS glue and stick it on. Or cut some small strips and glue them on.