My upper fairing stay is broken: Difference between revisions
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====Making a stronger bracket==== | |||
The bottom part of the bracket (stay) was designed for obsolescence. Bring the pieces to anyone that has a welder and have a new piece welded to the bottom of the strut. Either 3/4" or 1" flat steel strap can be bent, drilled, and then welded into place. The strap will have a lot more strength than the lightweight piece that Kawasaki uses. It will weigh a few grams more, but it won't break again. | The bottom part of the bracket (stay) was designed for obsolescence. Bring the pieces to anyone that has a welder and have a new piece welded to the bottom of the strut. Either 3/4" or 1" flat steel strap can be bent, drilled, and then welded into place. The strap will have a lot more strength than the lightweight piece that Kawasaki uses. It will weigh a few grams more, but it won't break again. | ||
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====Repairing the one you have==== | |||
If you still have all the pieces you can just get someone to weld them back on. This one has gone 15,000 miles since the repair. It's stronger than the original and still works fine. | |||
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