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Are these ZXR250a fairings repairable

Discussion in 'Kawasaki 250cc In-line 4's' started by Th3_Huntsman, Apr 29, 2014.

  1. Th3_Huntsman

    Th3_Huntsman Senior Member Contributing Member

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    Hi guys,

    Just wondering if you think these fairings are repairable. They are from my second zxr250a.
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    As I have worked out these are actually OEM fairings including the full air intake. Any idea how to replace the snapped off parts?

    What would I be looking at cost wise?

    Cheers

    Tyson
     
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    snake stitch broken off pieces into place with a soldering gun. then do same on outside. sand outside and bog and roughen inner and fibreglass.
     
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    zixxer Well-Known Member

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    if you dont have the broken off bits then i wouldn't bother.
     
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    Hey Th3 Huntsman,

    Yes they are most defienately repairable, however you need to look at the number of hours required to repair them then the cost of a quality paint job against buying some replica panels. if you do go replica panels, then the cost to paint a tank wouldnt be too bad to get it to match

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    Th3_Huntsman Senior Member Contributing Member

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    that's definately the toss up. I will look into it.
     
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    if i can find it i should have one piece the only part that is missing is at the top and goes behind the front cowling.
     
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    maybe just buy a second hand fairing for the piece that is cracked from someone wrecking a bike.
     
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    Most bike painters will have a stash of old abs fairings, they can use to insert little pieces into broken panels. I know Bob has some
     
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    Russky Careful, man, there's a beverage here! Premium Member Contributing Member

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    Im in the same boat xcept im not missing any bits. Subscribed.

    Not to hijack thread, but is it worth giving it a go painting yourself or not? I heard the chinese fairings are ****
     
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    Kerz Beginner level grinder :)

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    I'm in the middle of sanding and repairing my fairings, and my damages where mild. I would STRONGLY recommend getting some other fairings.
     
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