Repairing damaged vintage Kat fairing

versicat · 03-23-2017, 11:56 AM

Hi Gang,

I've got this old '83 Katana. The fairing has significant damage. I'm going to work on fixing it myself, but this'll be a first time DIY for me.

The front seems to be an older, thick, ridged plastic. The side covers are thinner. What's the best method? I'll be eliminating the turn signal mounts altogether...

dano68 · 03-23-2017, 01:56 PM

Do not quote me on this, but the "newer" Kats fairings are ABS. If the same material is used 92xjunker had repair kits he was selling.

If he chimes in he can give you more info.

versicat · 03-23-2017, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dano68

Do not quote me on this, but the "newer" Kats fairings are ABS. If the same material is used 92xjunker had repair kits he was selling.

If he chimes in he can give you more info.

Thanks!

Yes, definitely want to get a plastic welding kit, just want to get the right one.

92xjunker · 03-23-2017, 06:22 PM

I'm here...... The kits are free to KR members....I think I may have 1 or 2 still around. It is an ABS filler type kit with a couple small sheets of ABS, with instuctions. You will need acetone. You can see what the patch kit will do here. Post #28 http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=134329&page=5. These fairing were melted across the front real bad, heat gun, a roller wheel to get it close then I repaired the rough fairing and holes with it.

versicat · 03-23-2017, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 92xjunker

I'm here...... The kits are free to KR members....I think I may have 1 or 2 still around. It is an ABS filler type kit with a couple small sheets of ABS, with instuctions. You will need acetone. You can see what the patch kit will do here. Post #28 http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=134329&page=5. These fairing were melted across the front real bad, heat gun, a roller wheel to get it close then I repaired the rough fairing and holes with it.

Man, I would love to get a kit. May I?

92xjunker · 03-23-2017, 09:58 PM

PM me your address. I see your damage, what's under that plate? Large or small hole? I may be able to add more sheets.

**ZukiFred** · 03-24-2017, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 92xjunker

PM me your address. I see your damage, what's under that plate? Large or small hole? I may be able to add more sheets.

Looks like turn signal mounting hole busted out.

versicat · 03-24-2017, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZukiFred

Looks like turn signal mounting hole busted out.

Exactly

Otis · 04-05-2017, 01:06 AM

3m glue 04247, you can create miracles with that stuff. I've made many new tabs and repairs to save deductibles with that stuff. Dries fast, easy sand, and very durable.

92xjunker · 04-05-2017, 01:44 AM

Bumper epoxy urethane works also, just damn expensive.

03-23-2017, 11:56 AM	#1
versicat Rookie Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 62	Repairing damaged vintage Kat fairing Hi Gang, I've got this old '83 Katana. The fairing has significant damage. I'm going to work on fixing it myself, but this'll be a first time DIY for me. The front seems to be an older, thick, ridged plastic. The side covers are thinner. What's the best method? I'll be eliminating the turn signal mounts altogether...

03-23-2017, 06:22 PM	#4
92xjunker Neo-maxoid-zoomed-bweebie Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Palm Springs area, California Posts: 10,810 eBay ID: guysmustang	I'm here...... The kits are free to KR members....I think I may have 1 or 2 still around. It is an ABS filler type kit with a couple small sheets of ABS, with instuctions. You will need acetone. You can see what the patch kit will do here. Post #28 http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=134329&page=5. These fairing were melted across the front real bad, heat gun, a roller wheel to get it close then I repaired the rough fairing and holes with it. __________________ "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset you when I called you stupid. I thought you already knew..." spammer police USAF veteran If your a veteran, join the KR veterans group

04-05-2017, 01:06 AM	#9
Otis Squid Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South west PA Posts: 37	3m glue 04247, you can create miracles with that stuff. I've made many new tabs and repairs to save deductibles with that stuff. Dries fast, easy sand, and very durable. __________________

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dano68 Kat Champion Supporting Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: North Bay, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,097	Do not quote me on this, but the "newer" Kats fairings are ABS. If the same material is used 92xjunker had repair kits he was selling. If he chimes in he can give you more info. __________________ 2002 750 Kat 2013 Polaris 850 XP LE(wrecked) 2002 Ski-Doo MXZ 800 2002 Ski-Doo MXZ 800 X-package 1999 Ski-Doo MXZ 670 H.O. 2009 Kawasaki KX250F(SOLD)

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92xjunker Neo-maxoid-zoomed-bweebie Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Palm Springs area, California Posts: 10,810 eBay ID: guysmustang	PM me your address. I see your damage, what's under that plate? Large or small hole? I may be able to add more sheets.

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92xjunker Neo-maxoid-zoomed-bweebie Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Palm Springs area, California Posts: 10,810 eBay ID: guysmustang	Bumper epoxy urethane works also, just damn expensive.