Hi. Does anyone know where I can find the plastics specs for Honda OEM fairing parts? I have a 2007 Blade that I want to fix (solvent or weld) to the top shelter/tank cover. Most of the fairing parts have the plastics codes moulded on the inside but the top shelter, for some reason, doesn't. My fairings are definitely OEM, not aftermarket. Some parts are ABS and some are a nylon/PPE/glass fibre mix, so without a code I'm stuck. Alternatively, if anyone knows about joining to these materials permanently I'd appreciate your help. Thanks, Colin.
Have a look here, you might find what you are looking for: https://www.bike-parts-honda.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resin_identification_code http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/7516859.stm
Thanks. I found the code, it was under a foam patch the factory applied, right over the code! Like the rest of their main panels it's PA6/PPE/GF10, so cannot be joined without welding and use of same filler rod. Doable but a good-as-new weld requires skill and purpose made welder tips.
This is a neat trick for fixing cracked/damaged plastics or carbon, broken fairing tabs or anything which can be stuck with superglue. Apply the superglue to whatever needs fixing and add Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3)(Baking Soda) to the glue. Just a pinch will do, then join the two parts. Its also a method for filling and reinforcing holes and gaps but for this add the baking soda first then fill with superglue. The baking soda reacts to the superglue speeding up the curing process and making a rock solid bond (far exceeding the conventional bond of superglue) which can be sanded and painted if needed. Loads on youtube about it.
