Missing Interstate fairing seal(s) and a Cee Baileys screen

[Hook#3287]

Taking my NTM Interstate apart fixing a TON of stuff and replacing all the un-OEM bolts, nuts, washers.

Who ever put it together used serious over length bolts at the grab rail and when my brother took it out for a spin with his bride, it rubbed against the rear tire because of the extra weight.  Could have been a tragedy, but luckily it wasn't cause they smelt it.  He dropped the wife off at a bar, went home and got the car, which she didn't mind   It was the first thing I fixed in GA when I picked her up.  (the bike, not my sister-in-law)

It's disheartening to see what some people do when reassembling bikes.    What do they do with the parts as they take them off?  Through them on the floor?

Anyways, rant off.

I noticed there isn't any seals on the fairing screen, either seal "A" or "B".  #4 or  #5

http://www.partzilla.com/parts/search/Honda/Motorcycle/1999/GL1500CF%20A/FAIRING/parts.html

The bikes got a Cee Baileys screen, so I was wondering if it's because it's thicker, or if  some other reason the seals are missing, outside of idiots doing reassembly.

Any thoughts?

On a separate issue, I see the fairing is cracked where the front "Garnish" mounts.

Seems I remember seeing this is a common problem with the Interstate.  Right?

Repair suggestions?

[Bighead]

I have a Cee Baileys screen on my IS and it is thicker but had no problems putting the seals back on with it.(Idiots) when tightening the screws in the chrome/plastic piece DO NOT over tighten it will crack the chrome piece.
Post a picture of the crack please

[Hook#3287]

Hey Bighead, thanks for responding.  Took me awhile to do the work of posting the pics.

Are the seals for sealing water, or air, or both, out?  Or are they just spacers?

[gordonv]

Taking my NTM Interstate apart fixing a TON of stuff and replacing all the un-OEM bolts, nuts, washers.

It's disheartening to see what some people do when reassembling bikes.    What do they do with the parts as they take them off?  Through them on the floor?

Anyways, rant off.

Should have seen what my bike looked like. Just tried to install the headlight modulator. Ended up taking the whole front fairing off. Upper stays aren't even bolted to the T-tree. Lower mounts from the turn signals to the fairing bracket are missing. Some brass inserts missing, others siliconed in and some of the screws missing or replaced with wood screws/bolts. Other items also missing.

All I have to say, I'm glad I kept all the screws I could from parting out my old IS.

[Bighead]

I think they stop the majority of water. That crack looks like you could try some plastiweld or some abs plummets glue on it.

[Hook#3287]

I think they stop the majority of water. That crack looks like you could try some plastiweld or some abs plummets glue on it.

Not being all that familiar with the Interstate fairing, is there enough room to "sister" a thin piece of plastic over the crack?  Not sure how much, if any, clearance there is.

[Momz]

I think they stop the majority of water. That crack looks like you could try some plastiweld or some abs plummets glue on it.

Not being all that familiar with the Interstate fairing, is there enough room to "sister" a thin piece of plastic over the crack?  Not sure how much, if any, clearance there is.

Bill,
The fairing can be repaired by using some ABS plastic sheeting and ABS two part plumbing adhesive. The sheets are available at most hobby stores (try Hobby Lobby....model train section) and the adhesive at a plumbing supply retailer.

It should not be too difficult, but the fairing pieces need to be CLEAN and roughed up a bit. The repair needs to be made from the inside for obvious reasons. And you should be able to order the seal from your local dealer.

[Hook#3287]

I think they stop the majority of water. That crack looks like you could try some plastiweld or some abs plummets glue on it.

Not being all that familiar with the Interstate fairing, is there enough room to "sister" a thin piece of plastic over the crack?  Not sure how much, if any, clearance there is.

Bill,
The fairing can be repaired by using some ABS plastic sheeting and ABS two part plumbing adhesive. The sheets are available at most hobby stores (try Hobby Lobby....model train section) and the adhesive at a plumbing supply retailer.

It should not be too difficult, but the fairing pieces need to be CLEAN and roughed up a bit. The repair needs to be made from the inside for obvious reasons. And you should be able to order the seal from your local dealer.

George;

Thanks for the tips, I'll put em to use.