Need some Plastic/Fairing help

[Anonymous]

What type of repair method should I use for this portion of the fairing that has broken off


(the right side has been broken off for a while and I do have the original piece)

Fiberglass?
Bondo?
Plastic Welding?
Gum?
Other?

[zleviticus]

you forgot duct tape...

I would look into plastic welding... i think that would give you the best chance of it being a permanent job.

[BraadaJim]

Plastic welding is the best method. Next best is going to be glass but you really, really gotta prep the surface up rough or it will never stick.

[Waltari]

+1 on plastic welding...just drive down to Sacramento and I'll fix it for you! I do ok at plastic welding

[chinto]

plastic welding is the best but glass will work ok too

[ThAzKat]

Plastic weld I agree on but only if it isn't a high stress area IMO. I have some to do also but I am thinking new plastics instead because I don't quite trust my talent as a plastic welder yet.

[SweetLou]

Plastic weld if it is a mounting point / high-stress point. Otherwise just glass it.

[skasner]

I had some plastic welding done to repair the fairing on my previous bike after I went down. I paid the guy $50 and he basically filled in everything I needed sloppily.

When he was finished (took about an hour) I sanded the welds flush and smooth, then had the piece stripped and repainted. It was as good as new and had no weak points.