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July 26th, 2014, 03:53 PM
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Candy Lime Green
Name: Zach
Location: Pasadena
Join Date: Jun 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 27
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Is this even worth fixing?
Hi Guys.
Had a ****** low side fall about a month back and I ****ed up my left side cowling. (It was more frustrating than anything)  I think it would cost me like $280 including shipping to have them send me a brand new factory cowling. I wouldn't mind just fixing it up some myself to hide it a little better but I don't even know where I would start. I know even a small ass amount of the OEM Candy Lime Green paint is practically worth it's wait in gold... Anyone have any suggestions? |
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July 26th, 2014, 04:07 PM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: Alex
Location: Ebensburg, PA
Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Yamaha FZ07, Ninja 250r 2012 Limited Edition (Sold) Posts: 529
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That's not that bad really.
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July 26th, 2014, 04:54 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Ant
Location: Wooster
Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 999 2012 Ninja 250r Ducati748 Yellow finally running 2003 SV650 S (SOLD) Posts: A lot.
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The only thing short of finding a nice cheap replacement (if one ever shows up) on Ebay is to find some nail polish. You can find the closest possible match ( nail polish is really high quality enamel paint) and really carefully (may have to use a sewing needle or a tooth pic) and fill the void. Doing this will make the crack very less noticeable especially at a distance greater than a few feet away. Taking it to a body shop will cost as much as a new fairing.
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July 26th, 2014, 05:01 PM
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Candy Lime Green
Name: Zach
Location: Pasadena
Join Date: Jun 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 27
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I would have never thought to use finger nail polish... That's genius.
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July 26th, 2014, 08:09 PM
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Threadkiller
Name: Mick
Location: Monongahela, Pa.
Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): Yellow '04 stocker, '89 FJ1200, '87 Ducati Paso, '71 Yamaha XS1b, '99 KLR650, '81 FXE 80, '97 KTM 200EXC , etc Posts: 430
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If you can afford it, get the new part and fix it. It seems like when you let one thing go, the bike goes downhill from there. JMO.
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July 26th, 2014, 10:45 PM
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Lays er down
Name: Michael
Location: Maryland
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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rashed up fairings = track day fairings
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July 27th, 2014, 09:46 AM
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Candy Lime Green
Name: Zach
Location: Pasadena
Join Date: Jun 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 27
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I'm sorta trying to wait it out and see if any other unfortunate incidents happen that are a larger priority to fix. I figure a year down the road if that's still the one thing ****ed up on the bike then I'll replace it. I really appreciate the advice though! 
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July 27th, 2014, 09:47 AM
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Candy Lime Green
Name: Zach
Location: Pasadena
Join Date: Jun 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 27
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I actually haven't gotten around to finding any Tracks in my area yet... |
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July 27th, 2014, 11:55 AM
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Jersey Devil
Name: Daks
Location: Austin, TX
Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250 Posts: 469
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Drill 2 small holes in the ends of the cracks so they don't spread. It'll be more noticeable but not more noticeable than a totally broken fairing one day.
You could also plastic-weld them and repaint, though with that definitely don't use nail polish, the ABS plastic will melt.
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July 27th, 2014, 12:35 PM
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ninjette.org sage
Name: Alex
Location: Ebensburg, PA
Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Yamaha FZ07, Ninja 250r 2012 Limited Edition (Sold) Posts: 529
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I used epoxy weld on cracks on my fairing with fiberglass cloth stretch across and my fairings have been sturdy for the last 2500 miles. The cracks haven't gotten bigger either. There are a few DIY covering this method online.
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July 27th, 2014, 01:34 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Paul
Location: UK
Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250, Yamaha RS200 (classic) Posts: A lot.
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If you can take Australians trying to do deep authoritarian voices
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July 27th, 2014, 05:52 PM
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EX500 full of EX250 parts
Name: Bill
Location: Grand Rapids-ish, MI
Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): '18 Ninja 400 • '09 Ninja 500R (selling) • '98 VFR800 (project) • '85 Vulcan VN700 (sold) Posts: A lot.
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Plastex is popular with the EX500 guys. (We have one big piece for the upper fairing, so replacements are nearly $1,000.)
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