21-08-13, 04:03 PM
Maybe something like this fairing repair? Piece had come off completely. Not pretty but workable, and never thought about it afterwards. Just pop-riveted on.
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Another one bites the dust!
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21-08-13, 04:15 PM
Not sure how easy a new Mk1 fairing is to come by, but I would either fibre glass that missing corner, or find a local crash repairer. There seem to be plenty of people to will repair plastic motorcycle fairings. Not sure how cost would stack up vs a new one.
21-08-13, 04:22 PM
Genius Nick, although im sure you could've fitted another bag on there :lol , Cristo would have!!!
My bike was in really good condition before this & now its destined to look a bit more of a rat bike,ill have a look at the bracket & who knows with a bit of bendy bendy i might get riding.still thinking streetfighter lamp though,anyone know of any fuss free examples that i can easily clamp on? Its my broken pinkie thats stopping me as i cant get it into a glove, actually i need new gloves also.
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21-08-13, 04:28 PM
(21-08-13, 04:15 PM)Hamos link Wrote: Not sure how easy a new Mk1 fairing is to come by, but I would either fibre glass that missing corner, or find a local crash repairer. There seem to be plenty of people to will repair plastic motorcycle fairings. Not sure how cost would stack up vs a new one. Hey hamos, ive actually got a spare fairing in my shed,its not a yamaha part,aftermarket fibreglass, but its in 1 piece, i knew if my bike ever went over id need one. But the thing is it needs a proper spray job & ive i just buy a small streetfighter lamp/fairing it could go straight on without spraying as it'd prob be black so im thinking that could still work out cheaper.
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21-08-13, 04:32 PM
(21-08-13, 04:22 PM)noggythenog link Wrote: Genius Nick, although im sure you could've fitted another bag on there :lol , Cristo would have!!!I only had mine done that way cos it was free! (and I needed it back on the road quickly). That bike is now sold and gone. Yours looks a bit worse, but I'm sure it could be fixed up if you want to. Hmmmm, choices, Noggy! Back to standard? (and if so, repair or replace?). Foxeye it? Streetfighter it? What will he decide - the suspense is killin me! :lol That was a few years ago, and my kit is now down to a tailpack for all my camping gear including tent etc, plus a small tank bag for bits and bobs. The photo shows my "glamping" rig - 3-man tent, folding table and chair, etc, etc! All now replaced with my backpacking kit.
21-08-13, 10:35 PM
Nice one jzs, we're quite the crash test dummies us lot,
Ive read allot that its not a matter of if but when we'll have a crash, ive got my when outta the way now so hopefully back to trouble free biking after getting it out my system.
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22-08-13, 07:17 AM
R u sure the female driver had no liability at all. If by her actions she caused another roaduser to swerve or alter course etc, she may have some liability....??
Right then, you've had the sympathy now lets get to the bollocking :lol
You have a grazed/shagged knee because................................jeans, friggin jeans....NOT even kevlar ones with pads! Broken toe.......hmmmmmmmmmm, trainers or flip flops???  I do hope the jacket is ok :rollin [size=1em]cos Furygan gear looks great[/size]
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22-08-13, 08:22 AM
(22-08-13, 07:42 AM)Frosties link Wrote: You have a grazed/shagged knee because................................jeans, friggin jeans....NOT even kevlar ones with pads!Well said. I wasn't going to be the first to mention the road rash.
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22-08-13, 09:45 AM
Glad you're OK, mate, it doesn't look as bad as it could have been!
If these recent spate of crashes have taught me nothing else it's to wear my gear at all times, no matter how how short the journey is or how well I know the roads. There's no accounting for other tossers on the roads.
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22-08-13, 11:02 AM
(This post was last modified: 22-08-13, 01:03 PM by noggythenog.)
Yous are totally right geezers, i used to be strictly all the gear all the time until complacency led me to make the decision that i was only going 2 mile to the mot station & back...bad enough in its own right but i did make it back.
The problem began when i drove passed my house to continue riding so going against my original plan so goes to show that no ,atter how small a journey, plans may change. Its the same old story that people learn the hard way & ill now be one of those nagging bitches when people dont wear all the gear,although its still their choice in the end & we've all gone through this debate before. The kit that i did have on, did work,gloves,helmet & jacket & gloves (helmet was covered in mud & grass from when i turned into a cow ).The jeans may as well have been shorts & saved me the hassle of peeling the jeans off. The rugged looking walking shoe/boots whilst better than flip flops still caused my toe to break & the shock went right up to my pelvis with my calf & hamstring muscles totally focced. Ill get the bike back today & strip off the fairing& take a look at the bracket. Is it worth buying one of those mini blow torch burners with a cannister from homebase to apply heat & then try chapping the bracket round with a hammmer????
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22-08-13, 12:21 PM
(22-08-13, 11:02 AM)noggythenog link Wrote: Yous are totally right geezers, i used to be strictly all the gear all the time until complacency (fixed the spelling for you) led me to make the decision that i was only going 2 mile to the mot station & back...bad enough in its own right but i did make it back. We the Spanish Inquisition love a confession  ex As for the fairing and blow torch works....wouldn't bother the bike's totally screwed, frame bent, shot to shit etc You can tell from the pics :rolleyes . With the bike being fit for parts only can I have the tank, rad guard and end can - £25 delivered should do it :lol
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22-08-13, 01:02 PM
Frosties you complete & utter Foccer!!!!!! :b
Do you want to buy a fairing with integral air scoop on the right side?,to you very cheap! 
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22-08-13, 01:39 PM
(22-08-13, 01:02 PM)noggythenog link Wrote: Frosties you complete & utter Foccer!!!!!! :b YUP!! Hmmm, ohhh go on then........will add another £10 to the deal (need some new bulbs, screen etc). Top bloke noggy, never let it be said otherwise :lol
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22-08-13, 02:08 PM
Welcome to the elite group where we introduce our selves to the ground and live to talk about it. I is still aching from my little meeting with the ground 2 weeks ago. Its a sobering reminder for me not to go out when I is tired.
As a :faz lover it will not take you long to be back out there. Let the wounds heal, stretch and ride. Daz
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22-08-13, 08:34 PM
Got the bike back & stripped off the fairing,
Started up the engine & all is as expected running fine. The fairing & speedo bracket is pretty well focced, bent at the stem & also on the right side, not quite a tiny adjustment required so ill try getting another one of those from somewhere. I was pretty amased at all the gubbings that is involved with just a front fairing & since the original headlights are crap anyway i thought whats the point getting it back to that state at much expense. I really want back on the road asap so im gonna go down the cheapest quickest route of getting a streetfighter fairing & headlight. Heres a few pics anyway, i may as well update the thread since i cant do foc all else with myself :'(
Easiest way to go fast........don't buy a blue bike
22-08-13, 08:40 PM
Try using the other hand... :lol
Go for it Noggy, street it, you know you want to! Have you seen Geordi's bike on Fazer parade? Or Mars696's? luuurverly!
22-08-13, 09:25 PM
Hmm i havent seen them i dont think, time to take a look and get inspiration.
Cheers Nick
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