Suggestions needed on repair =(

chrisant000 · July 20th, 2011, 01:29 PM

So My pregen 2005 Ninja 250 got laid down not too hard probably 20-30 mph its got a couple of scuffs I need suggestions on best way to fix the damage without having to replace the front fairing we all know how spendy that is... I already ordered new turn signals I'm more looking at ways to take care of the scratches also possible fairing repair and where to buy the tools thanks for your help! =)

setasai · July 20th, 2011, 01:50 PM

Doesnt look too bad. Personally, I would take this as an opportunity to paint the fairings any design/color you want. For the scratches, sand it out gently with super super fine sandpaper and fine steel wool. I like steel wool because it conforms to the corners of things and really smooths everything. The crack is a tough one. I think I would attempt an epoxy of some kind and see if that'll work.

greg737 · July 20th, 2011, 01:52 PM

Nooooooo!

This sort of thing should never happen to a clean 2005 model in Galaxy Silver #2 (the best looking and fastest

color).

How did it happen?

chrisant000 · July 20th, 2011, 02:03 PM

previous owner was trying to out run cops and slid around a corner lol

any idea where i can buy paint for the fairings?

greg737 · July 20th, 2011, 05:13 PM

Here's some advice for painting over scratches, but you've got a bit more than a scratch going on in those pictures.....

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/I%27m_t...some_scratches

Here's the advice for doing a larger job, like the whole fairing...

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/I_want_...t_the_bodywork

Bosgarage57 · July 20th, 2011, 05:19 PM

colorrite.com sells OEM paint color. Sucks that it happened. Doesnt look like theres cracks or anything just rash? I wouldnt worry to much about it.

chrisant000 · July 20th, 2011, 06:00 PM

yeah its hardly noticeable unless you get up close. I just didn't expect a new front farring to be $500 was just planning on replacing the whole thing.

Bosgarage57 · July 20th, 2011, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisant000

yeah its hardly noticeable unless you get up close. I just didn't expect a new front farring to be $500 was just planning on replacing the whole thing.

haha after my dad wrecked his concours last year, it cost him almost $1300 in plastics. If something ever happens to mine I'll be going Nekkid!

setasai · July 21st, 2011, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bosgarage57

haha after my dad wrecked his concours last year, it cost him almost $1300 in plastics. If something ever happens to mine I'll be going Nekkid!

Or you could try to build your own fairing with carbon fiber sheets and epoxy resin. That's what I plan on doing if I ever, hope not, need to.

Something like this: http://www.fibreglast.com/product/3K...bric_01069/155

I've seen some on clearance for half price... very tempting especially if not all the fairings need to be replaced or you decide to only cover 50% of original.

July 20th, 2011, 01:29 PM	#1
chrisant000 ninjette.org newbie Name: Anthony Location: WA Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 3	Suggestions needed on repair =( So My pregen 2005 Ninja 250 got laid down not too hard probably 20-30 mph its got a couple of scuffs I need suggestions on best way to fix the damage without having to replace the front fairing we all know how spendy that is... I already ordered new turn signals I'm more looking at ways to take care of the scratches also possible fairing repair and where to buy the tools thanks for your help! =)

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July 20th, 2011, 01:50 PM	#2
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	Doesnt look too bad. Personally, I would take this as an opportunity to paint the fairings any design/color you want. For the scratches, sand it out gently with super super fine sandpaper and fine steel wool. I like steel wool because it conforms to the corners of things and really smooths everything. The crack is a tough one. I think I would attempt an epoxy of some kind and see if that'll work.

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greg737 - Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	Nooooooo! This sort of thing should never happen to a clean 2005 model in Galaxy Silver #2 (the best looking and fastest color). How did it happen?

July 20th, 2011, 02:03 PM	#4
chrisant000 ninjette.org newbie Name: Anthony Location: WA Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 3	previous owner was trying to out run cops and slid around a corner lol any idea where i can buy paint for the fairings?

July 20th, 2011, 05:13 PM	#5
greg737 - Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	Here's some advice for painting over scratches, but you've got a bit more than a scratch going on in those pictures..... http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/I%27m_t...some_scratches Here's the advice for doing a larger job, like the whole fairing... http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/I_want_...t_the_bodywork

July 20th, 2011, 05:19 PM	#6
Bosgarage57 ninjette.org sage Name: Luke Location: Sevierville, TN Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 Buell Uly, 05 VStar 1100 Posts: 577	colorrite.com sells OEM paint color. Sucks that it happened. Doesnt look like theres cracks or anything just rash? I wouldnt worry to much about it.

July 20th, 2011, 06:00 PM	#7
chrisant000 ninjette.org newbie Name: Anthony Location: WA Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 3	yeah its hardly noticeable unless you get up close. I just didn't expect a new front farring to be $500 was just planning on replacing the whole thing.