V11 LeMans Fairing Repair?

[AndrewGuzzi]

As a result of a close call last year the fairing on my Moto Guzzi has
a crack I'd like to repair.

The fairing material melts (so it's not epoxy or polyester resin) and
it's marked PP so I'm thinking it's polypropylene.

This means my usual WEST epoxy repair plan is no good since
polypropylene doesn't glue well.

Apparently plastic welding is the preferred method so any suggestions
on tools and techniques would be appreciated.

I love to learn new things but not sure I want to learn on something
this pretty....

Andrew in Ann Arbor

2002 V11 LeMans

1981 Moto Morini 500

[moto fugazzi]

I have a plastic fairing on my V11, and I just used a little fiberglass on the inside of the fairing where the crack is. It's held so far, and I have not covered up the crack from the outside yet.

 

Try Tap plastics for adhesives http://www.tapplastics.com/product/repair_products/plastic_adhesives  Depending on the type of material you need to fix, they might have a glue for it. I bought some acrylic adhesive from them last year for a project, and it actually melts the material, and when it evaporates, the two pieces are welded together. It can be a little messy, so be warned. 

 

Ken

[motowarren]

Andrew in Ann Arbor

2002 V11 LeMans

1981 Moto Morini 500

I just sold a Morini 501 Camel to a guy in Mich. I think Yipselanti. Maybe you'll run into him

[grumpybiker]

Dropped my red bike in the back yard a year or two ago. Cracked at the mirror mount. Used fiber glass cloth and medium epoxy resin from Lowe's on the inside and covered the outside with a little clear coat to keep the paint from peeling and a pin stripe. Has held for 5000 or so miles.

[grumpybiker]

Just looked at the jar of glue. It's actualy medium ABS cement from the plumbing section at Lowe's.