An Introduction, and a Wee Bit Help Please?

[ScotsLass]

Hi folks.
Even after reading the rules.......I hope I'm posting in the right section?
Anyway, I thought I'd introduce myself, as I'm not only new to this forum, but reasonably new to biking as a whole.
My name is Alexandra, or most of my friends call me Alex. I'm a lass from Scotland, and I own a wee red J1 model Kawasaki ZX6R Ninja.
My problem is that I stupidly took it out one day when it had been too cold to do so, and dropped my bike after hitting ice on the road. The result is cracked fairings, and I really would love to be able to purchase used (but good condition) replacement lower side fairing panels. I've looked on Ebay, and Google, and can't find any. So is there anyone here who could help point me in the right direction.....please?
Here is a pic of what I've done to my bike:
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[Ariel Badger]

Replace the crash bung and live with the scars, they are not bad and you are bound to lay it down again.
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[CaNsA]

Hi, welcome and all that jazz.

You have 4 options.

1, buy new ones direct from cradley kawasaki for the price of a small house.
2, live with them.
3, get them repaired and resprayed
4, check out ebay for used ones.

I spotted the crash bung is really bent, is it the bolt thats bent or the mount point?

Good luck and stop riding on cold/icy days!

CaNsA

[ScotsLass]

[J.M.]

[ScotsLass]

[Frost]

The bike isn't required to have bodywork for an MOT. It isn't even required to have an engine!

Those panels get damaged every time the bike gets dropped, bikes of that age that haven't been dropped are going to be rare. Ones that are being scrapped and broken for parts that haven't been dropped even more so.

Looks to be 1 crack which is repairable, and road rash to the clear coat. sanding and replacing the clear coat would hide a lot of the damage. A guy i know fixed panels like those for £60, but that was done at mates rates so expect it to cost more than that.

[G]

Doesn't really look too serious - so if you can live with it looking like that, that's just what I'd do.

Note you can set up a alert on ebay that will email you if anything in a specific search comes up. If you're happy to leave it for a bit, you can play more of a waiting game to get a reasonable value.

Similarly, keep an eye on forums etc.
You could try breakers, but they're going to be selling to make good money, so don't expect amazing prices.

As above, certainly worth talking to local painters etc. You can "do it yourself" if you're that way inclined and careful with what you're doing.

[ScotsLass]

OK thanks for the advice guys.

[slyrob]

Hate to say it but i've been looking for second hand replacements for a J1 ZX6R for about 6 months and not seen a single panel in good nick in the right colour! I'm currently waiting to see if mine gets written off (mib claim) but if it is offered back to me for salvage or not written off then I would seriously consider this sort of thing
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-Ninja-ZX6R-ZX636R-ZX-6R-00-02-01-Fairing-Bodywork-kits-Motogp-Racing-K5-/270932682327?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3f14d8a657#ht_3153wt_1392
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[Polarbear]

Thats repairable with a good body shop. Plastic welding and a respray.

Also, I suspect that badly mounted bung caused more damage than it saved.

If you are going to put bungs on, get a good make and have them mounted correctly.

As others have said, there is nothing there that should cause an MOT failure.
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[G]

Oh yes, I meant to add that - wonder if they were R&G bungs?

Certainly wouldn't be using the same brand again!

[chris-red]

They aren't R&G they look like Cheapo ones that have done more harm than good.
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[G]

[chris-red]

[G]

How many bikes?

I've seen good and bad.

Hornet - good. SV650 - terrible. ZX6R J model - not great.

[chris-red]

[Frost]

Mate crashed his NC30, the R&G bungs did a great job. He crashed his ZXR, the bolt mangled his frame worse than the crash would have done...
I think decent bungs will save your paintwork in a slow drop, but if the bike actually hits anything they're just more ammunition to get smashed into other bits

[ScotsLass]

[cloric_tzr]

TITS OR GTFO!!!!!
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[ScotsLass]

[cloric_tzr]

they are but i like to compare the market
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i dumped my girlfriend the other day! she wouldnt act out one of my fantasy's. all i wanted her to do was come home from work, catch me fucking her sister and join in!!! miserable bitch!
My wifes so ugly, the only thing that goes down on her
Is the internet connection.

[ScotsLass]

[cloric_tzr]

you know you dont have to publicly display, would be happy to recieve a p.m . . .

yh i spoze you can stay
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i dumped my girlfriend the other day! she wouldnt act out one of my fantasy's. all i wanted her to do was come home from work, catch me fucking her sister and join in!!! miserable bitch!
My wifes so ugly, the only thing that goes down on her
Is the internet connection.