LAVERDA 1000 RGS fairing???

lavgert

lavgert

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Hi RGS specialists,
a friend of mine is restoring his red 1000 RGS. The inner, black parts of the fairing had some cracks, which are now repaired. The question is: Which material is it? Which paint to use on these black parts?
Ciao, Gert
 
Hi Gert,
I think it's bayflex as per the other bodywork.  I got mine done in matte black along with the rest of the paintojob, I did not specify anything in particular and it has endured well, just a little scuffing around the ignition switch from the key fob.
Cheers
Steve
 
I don't think the inner fairing liner is made from bayflex but more likely a thermoplastic such as polypropylene that was probably injection moulded. When I had mine repaired I remember the painter complaining that it was awful to work with. The material seemed to transition quickly from a solid to liquid making it hard to heat weld the crack. The liner is also feathered on the back edge against the tank and that just makes it harder. He painted the surface with a two pack satin black that is used for car dashboards etc. Sorry I don't have the brand and type of paint used but it's supposed to be very resilient. Like Steve, the only wear area I've seen is around the ignition lock where the handlebar pad can catch the keys and scuff the liner.

Ian
 
Inner fairing definately Bayflex, correct it is more like a polyprop type material it can plastic weld no worries.. having said that I have a few inners and like the seats the factory seem to have changed materials/possible suppliers.. but neither type is bayflex. Wurth a nice German company make a black bumper bar paint which might work not to bad though S.E.M ( not a German company ) also do texture type bumper bar paint which is really good and gives a good finish.

https://www.semproducts.com/refinish-flexible-coatings/texture-coating

Am sure that there are other brands out there.. just what I am familiar with.

 
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