Fairing Tab Repair?

Post by **Randyjaco** » Sat Apr 11, 2026 6:05 pm

I just had the 2 plastic tabs on my right front side fairing pannel break. Other than buying a new pannel I am looking for a good secure fix for repairing the tabs. YouTube has several. Some don't look too strong. Anyone have a method that worked for you?

Post by **exportman** » Sat Apr 11, 2026 6:13 pm

Hello

I found some stainless picture hooks that stuck on the back of the panels cant remember where from now it was on my previous RT

Post by **burridge01** » Sat Apr 11, 2026 6:47 pm

Have a look here Randy.
viewtopic.php?t=6173
Do not rely on the double sided pads that come with them,mine melted in Spain and I had to bodge them to get home.Reinforce them like I did,they held on great after

You can make them yourself and save the money,but your not going to have to pay the price i did.
Hope it helps.

Post by **Randyjaco** » Sat Apr 11, 2026 10:59 pm

Thanks, I like the Clearwaterlights concept, I may buy one and try fabricating the other.

Post by **mikeromo73** » Sun Apr 12, 2026 8:49 pm

I used the Clearwater lights repair kit to fix mine and just found the double stick foam tape had come unstuck from the panel. I will remove and go back and "bodge" them with epoxy and fiberglass tape to reinforce them. I definitely like the way the panel goes back to looking normal and keeping the on/off process the same.

Post by **Sullivj** » Mon Apr 13, 2026 8:06 am

I recently used this JB WELD PLASTICWELD on my Triumph fairing. You cut off a slice of putty and mix it with the integrated hardener. I formed a small doughtnut around a fibre washer to strengthen the repair.

You have about 15 mins to work with it before it starts to harden. After 24 hours, it's rock hard.

https://www.jbweld.co.uk/copy-of-kwikwoodep-2

Post by **Randyjaco** » Wed Apr 15, 2026 11:28 pm

I fabricated a solution. I bent some 20 ga. stainless steel into a suitable shape and JB welded pieces to the pannel. They are strong and everything fits like stock. Here are some photos.