ZX12R Fairings

shadowzx9 · Post by **shadowzx9** » Thu May 31, 2007 4:53 pm

Mainly a question for 12 owners, but open to DECENT suggestions from all

Theres is a shitty piece of molded plastic, that sits between the 2 cowls of a ZX12R, its shaped like a V, not surprisingly its called a V Piece

Well I fracking hate this thing, coz ive gone and Busted another one riding off a damned gutter, the thing split faster than Paris Hiltons legs at the sight of a camera lens

So my question, any 12 owners got one laying around? or know where to source one that doesnt involve paying 206 pacific pesos to Team Moto

red_dave · Post by **red_dave** » Thu May 31, 2007 5:00 pm

Failing the search for a reqplcement, give Lawrence at Collide-a-Scope a ring - he may be able to fix it.

(02) 9482 8335

Madeyes · Post by **Madeyes** » Thu May 31, 2007 5:42 pm

Someone who can plastic weld will do wonders. Other than that I've got one you can have for $8000, I'll throw in the '00 model that's attached to it for free.

Sorry, couldn't resist,

FrogZ · Post by **FrogZ** » Thu May 31, 2007 6:33 pm

Sorry shadow, I only drop in now and then here anymore.
I will go and check and get back to you, it MAYBE one of the few things that didnt shatter to a million pieces in my stack

mike-s · Post by **mike-s** » Thu May 31, 2007 6:38 pm

how broken is it? if its a clean crack you (or i ?) may be able to plastic weld it up. after that i'd recommend glassing up behind it for a bit of strengthening.

did the same thing on the front mudguard on my gpx750, never had a problem again post-glassing.

FrogZ · Post by **FrogZ** » Thu May 31, 2007 6:40 pm

Oops no sorry its fucked, should have been obvious really as it was a hard belly landing in a table drain....

note popped out side fairing

plastic weld the fucker, no one can see it anyway

Gosling1 · Post by **Gosling1** » Thu May 31, 2007 6:51 pm

FrogZ wrote:...plastic weld the fucker, no one can see it anyway

thats the best bet - mine has also cracked on the LH side, its only small but it still shits me....

I have been considering getting some of that 'bling' flexible adhesive checkerplate, and covering the entire V-piece with it............that would add some strength to the stock plastic, and maybe look a bit flash as well.....

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Thu May 31, 2007 6:55 pm

mike-s wrote: after that i'd recommend glassing up behind it .

mate id recomend u stop riding off gutters

or get a nudie bike...

mike-s · Post by **mike-s** » Thu May 31, 2007 9:03 pm

or both?
but seriously if you want it done i've done it before and will do it again for beer/bourbon

shadowzx9 · Post by **shadowzx9** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:27 am

Plastic welding it isnt an option, its seriously crunched.

There is a lug for want of a better term at the point where you screw in from either side of the fairing to locate the bottom, thats gone, and the 4 push in points are mangled beyond repair.

Fark it all to hell, ive got cable ties holding it (the fairing) together

And neka, riding a naked isnt an option for me, its like riding a scooter or a fat chick, ill do it, but ill never admit to it

mick_dundee · Post by **mick_dundee** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:39 am

Try http://www.findapart.com.au no harm asking the question.

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 12:50 pm

shadowzx9 wrote:
And neka, riding a naked isnt an option for me, its like riding a scooter or a fat chick, ill do it, but ill never admit to it

well that leaves only 1 option...stop riding of gutters ya goose...lol

Stereo · Post by **Stereo** » Fri Jun 01, 2007 12:59 pm

Glue the two bits together,

buy some fibreglass cloth and some resin and casting wax.... Wax the outside of the unit and cover with fibreglass to make a "negative"....

Leave it until it completely dry, and then wax the inside, fill with fibreglass and resin..... pull it out and use a cutting tool (a small circular cutter) to cut the remaining bits off....

primer and paint.....

Make 8 of them and sell 6 on Ebay...

Just a thought