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Old 06-24-2012, 11:02 PM
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So as the title says I had something happen. I was riding with my friend when he slammed on his brakes, and due to him tinting them, I was unable to see his brake lights and hit him. I swerved at the last second,saved my bike and life. Sadly, the reason for posting, is because his rear left footpeg was down and i clipped it with my right mid fairing. So I am asking you, the wonderful people of Kawasaki Forums to help me out finding a new fairing. I want as cheap as possible and paint doesnt matter because I know poepl who paint. I'll post a pic of damage later on today also. Thanks in advance!!
 
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Old 06-24-2012, 11:47 PM
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post up the pics. Weld it and repaint if possible for a cheap fix.
 
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Old 06-25-2012, 12:42 AM
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Couple quick pics of the damage





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post up the pics. Weld it and repaint if possible for a cheap fix.
I didn't even think of that,would that be cheaper than just buying a new fairing.I've been seeing them around $100 on eBay.
 
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Old 06-26-2012, 12:26 AM
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That looks like you tried to compete in that speedracer movie....lol ouch

$100 is cheap, I would do that, and then still take my time on the repairs.
 
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Old 06-26-2012, 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Dragone#19
That looks like you tried to compete in that speedracer movie....lol ouch

$100 is cheap, I would do that, and then still take my time on the repairs.
Well,that's what happens when you ride with a dumbass with tinted tail lights that can't be seen in bright sunlight.Like my parents always say,you gotta make mistakes to learn from them,and now I know to not ride with that guy again lol.
 
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Old 06-26-2012, 12:30 PM
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Agree with Drag^. Save that plastic and do a proper epoxy repair. If you want to get other plastic in the meantime, that's fine, but having a spare comes in real handy. Sounds like you made a good "save." Now you know to leave yourself an escape route for panic stops. Sorry to hear about the contact.
 
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Old 06-26-2012, 06:13 PM
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Another reason not to change stock turn and brake signals or mess with them. Sorry for the damage, and welcome to the forums.
 
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