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my kr1s c3 started from here - fairing repair how to

Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 1:17 pm
by Rolex
This is where it started πŸ‘
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4277&start=45. So after reading the practical Sportsbike Magazine. November/December 2017 Image Image.

Re: my kr1s c3 started from here

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 6:20 am
by dandan0162
Looking good mate mine is at similar stage to yours πŸ˜€

Re: my kr1s c3 started from here

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 7:11 am
by 500bernie
I have seen loads of the Forum members bikes during my trips for work (all around the UK).
Steelys (Tony Steel's ) bike is an exceptional bike, hat's off to Tony, his attention to detail and patience is unreal.
When I first visited him and saw his bike in the flesh, I was completely blown away.
When John mentioned to me that Tonys bike had been featured as the editor's best buy, I told John that it was a " one off" and did he want Tonys number.
The rest is history.
Cheers
Bernie 8)

Re: my kr1s c3 started from here

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 5:09 pm
by Rolex
Your right there Bernie πŸ‘πŸ‘ and after getting the belly Pan from you pre cut ready for the Jim lomas pipes for a straight fit and water over flow tank missing item I managed to find a nose cone let’s say a bit worse for ware lol so the good bit Image. Now the rest. Image as you can see none original Kawasaki part Image . Image

You got your work cut out Bernie and not forgetting the bad repairs

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So some time later
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and offered up to see wot it’s looking like Image still a long way to go yet Image
Marked up for cutting and joint rebaiting

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Joints cut
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Clamped in place and inspection panel fit checked
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Detail inside left hand side
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Detail finishing
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nearly Image pro at work Image looking spot on mate Image note the extra repairs ie: indicator ect Image and the detail with the edges were the inspection cover sits πŸ‘

Re: my kr1s c3 started from here

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 5:52 pm
by 500bernie
Hi John,

That was one of the worst bodged repairs I have ever seen, a bit of 1mm steel riveted in place and the rest made up with body filler. :shock:

Can't wait to see the rest of the photos :lol:

Cheers,
Bernie 8)

Re: my kr1s c3 started from here

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 10:46 pm
by Rolex
agree Image also a single seat conversion from Doug Image this was the good side πŸ‘Image and the very bad side all repaired by Bernie 1st class job Image as good as new 😊Image now sorting the lines out for finishing [URL=http://s36.

Re: my kr1s c3 started from here

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 11:16 pm
by dandan0162
:shock: wow such a transformation on the fairing is this your work bernie?
Good stuff John ill ring you tomorrow after 5 if OK I noded of today after work πŸ˜‚
Keep it coming
Cheers Dan

Re: my kr1s c3 started from here

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 11:24 pm
by Rolex
Ok mate πŸ‘

Re: my kr1s c3 started from here

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 11:30 pm
by 500bernie
Hi Dan,
Yes, all my own work, fabricating the missing parts and repairing all the existing bodged repairs. All the old crap was removed as it had been welded with the paint still on the surface (contaminating the joints). I used new ABS so that the plasticisers that had leeched out due to age, were replenished resulting in a stronger and more flexible joint.
If you want a good finish, there is no point rushing.
My OCD wouldn't allow me to "just do a quick job", it has to look correct on the inside as well as the outside.
Cheers
Bernie 8)

Re: my kr1s c3 started from here

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 11:52 pm
by dandan0162
I wouldn't know where to start, iv done every other job on a kr just about but when it comes to stuff like this I'm cluelessπŸ˜”I have painted ect but not repaired stuff,
Mine will be a doddle for you! :)

John I pick up some billet hangers for my kr the other day of a friend and there are a few sets left, have you seen them they look lovley on and would compliment those exhausts and seat cowel πŸ˜‰

Re: my kr1s c3 started from here

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 11:55 pm
by dandan0162
Wow John you don't mess around lol looks fantastic πŸ˜πŸ‘

Re: my kr1s c3 started from here

Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 8:09 am
by Rolex
Cheers

Re: my kr1s c3 started from here

Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 11:01 am
by dandan0162
Yes credit to both of you!I love the black and green! 8)

Re: my kr1s c3 started from here

Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 1:41 pm
by 500bernie
Keep posting them photos boys......

All you lurkers out there........ don't be shy, post a comment, give some advice, post a photo of yours (your bike that is).

Cheers,
Bernie 8)

Re: my kr1s c3 started from here

Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 2:46 pm
by Gerrit
That is one stunning piece of repair work on the fairing!