Motorcycle fairings, to include Honda CBR fairings, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha, and Ducati fairings, especially older fairing sets, can easily become cracked, damaged or just appear very worn, whether this damage comes from wrecks or strain. Replacing motorcycle fairings can cost a lot of money, so, the ability to repair fairings yourself can be a very useful skill. The process, in itself, is quite easy, and requires only simple, common tools.
Step 1
Plug in a soldering iron and let it heat up as you prepare the broken area.
Step 2
Thoroughly clean the surface surrounding the broken area using soapy water and an old rag. Make sure the surface is as clean as possible, as any dirt or contaminants will cause the fix to be less effective.
Step 3
Press the broken/cracked area together, and use the soldering iron to melt surrounding plastic into the crack. Work from the top of the crack, side to side, all the way to the bottom. Don’t worry too much about how ugly the fix looks, because this will be fixed later.
Step 4
Allow the plastic to dry for around 20 minutes before continuing.
Step 5
Use light-grade sandpaper to smooth the fix and remove any ripples or bubbles. Get the surface as smooth and even as possible.
Step 6
Blow the surface off using an air compressor with a blower end.
Step 7
Spray a small amount of plastic gloss coating on an old rag and spread the gloss over the area you just repaired. This will help the fix blend into the surrounding plastic on the fairing. Find more information at http://www.americanfairings.com
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