Need Some Glue

[kpaul]

Took my (recently dropped) bike to the shop on Friday to have them reattach the turn signal, the only real damage to it. Mechanic took a look under the fairing and said they'd need to get a new fairing to do it, as it's part of the fairing. Of course that'd be a small fortune so he recommended I just glue it back on. Any tips on this, and what kind of glue do I need? Sorry I tried to get a picture but nothing would turn out. Thanks for the help as always.

 

[wolfc70]

I had the same thing happen. I had the bike on the center stand on soft black top. Anyway, I used a 2 part plastic epoxy. The fix has held for over 2 years.

The epoxy is available in pretty much any hardware store, usually in the aisle where the RTV and the thread locker stuff is.

This is the stuff I used: http://www.permatex.com/products/Au.../Permatex_PermaPoxy_5_Minute_Plastic_Weld.htm

 

[Wh0M3]

When I dropped mine I had the same break, I ended up taking it apart and using Gorilla Glue. It's strong and kinda foams out when it dries. You can find it at any Wal-Mart too.

 

[XR650RPOWER]

Don't scrap it - JB Weld it! I love the stuff. Better than duct tape, haha. I use it all the time. It is a two part epoxy that hardens like steel. They also have the "Kwik" that sets up very fast. It's water-proof; petroleum-, chemical-, and acid-resistent; resists shock, vibration, and extreme temperature fluctuations, and withstands temperatures up to 500° F. J-B Weld Company - J-B WELD Product Information

The only problem with it is that they only recommend it for use on: iron, steel, copper, aluminum, brass, bronze, pewter, porcelain, ceramic, marble, glass, PVC & ABS, concrete, fiberglass, wood, fabric, paper -- just about any porous and non-porous material.

Give it a try!

 

[kpaul]

Got some similar adhesive and just glued it without actually taking it apart; the hold isn't exactly like a weld but I think it should do. We're supposed to see some nice weather in the next week so I'll definitely know sooner rather than later. Thanks!

 

[sxty8goats]

It is glueable, both my FZ6's have the right side glued. I bought them both used and they came that way. The part that holds the signals is the fairing insert. They are a lot cheeper than a new fairing but still not cheep.

 

[kpaul]

Actually, looks like this fix didn't hold. I think I should properly take it apart now. I know I've seen a step-by-step for removing the front fairing, but am spacing on which of the guides has that. Can anyone point me to a thread with that?

 

[Fz6Sa]

Glue the crack, and apply fibreglass on the inside to strengthen it.
If it's a clean crack, a careful glue/fibreglass job followed by wax will leave it almost invisible.