Crash repair in Auckland for 2009 Fireblade?

[bike]

I've unfortunately left my brain at home when going for a ride a few days ago and crashed my bike. I'm ok, but my 09 Fireblade isn't too good. Broke the throttle, brake lever, mirror and damaged to exhaust pipe and crank case and scratches on fairings. Does anyone have know a crash repairer that they'll recommend?

Need someone to help fix the throttle etc and check that the integrity of the bike is still ok. I am at the moment working out what I can do myself - replacing the mirror is not a big deal. Not sure if I should replace the fairings or get it repainted... depending on cost of course. The exhaust pipe may have to be replaced with after market ones. The scratched crank case... hmm...

Ideally I want the bike looking immaculate - like new - but we'll see.

Please help... :-(

[JimO]

no insurance??

[The Reibz]

Highly recommend you talk to Mark at Kolorin Kustoms in Glenfield. I have had fairings resprayed by him and he does a top job. He might also be able to help you out with your other issues.

You could also use these guys RaceRevolution. I have no idea what the quality is like but it looks quite good.

The crank case is usually bolt on and easy to replace and if the exhaust is stock you might as well upgrade it with a good aftermarket slipon

[Coldrider]

Replica fairings complete set can be had for 800hundy landed, and carbon fibre add ons for the crankcase scrapes.

[98tls]

no insurance??

What he said.

[bike]

Highly recommend you talk to Mark at Kolorin Kustoms in Glenfield. I have had fairings resprayed by him and he does a top job. He might also be able to help you out with your other issues.

You could also use these guys RaceRevolution. I have no idea what the quality is like but it looks quite good.

The crank case is usually bolt on and easy to replace and if the exhaust is stock you might as well upgrade it with a good aftermarket slipon

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Thanks! That's mighty helpful!

Wondering how much did it cost you to have your fairings resprayed? I'm considering getting that done. As with the crank case, I'll try using quiksteel, have heard people raving about the product.

Btw everyone's telling me to stay away from race evolution. ;-)

[JimO]

so you have no insurance then, lucky you didnt Tbone a new Merc

[ducatilover]

so you have no insurance then, lucky you didnt Tbone a new Merc

Not entirely relevant is it? That's his problem, he's probably aware of this.

You could buy the throttle and assorted bits of eGay from the states

If the crank case cover isn't cracked, fill the gouges with metal putty and re-spray 'em.
Take the fairings to the bunch mentioned below, or get a new set

[bike]

so you have no insurance then, lucky you didnt Tbone a new Merc

I've got third party insurance. But it's not really relevant here though.

[Coldrider]

Get a price for new fairings and a price for a repaired resprayed joby, and include a price for the transfer if required. When I needed to repair one side of a CBR600 there was not much difference and opted for new ones. The grahics alone were $375. Fortunately the latesest CBRs do not have much graphics.

[The Reibz]

Mark at Kolorin charged me about 700 bucks to get some scrapes touched up. Was quite a bit of work but I highly recommend him

[p.dath]

Replica fairings complete set can be had for 800hundy landed, and carbon fibre add ons for the crankcase scrapes.

+1 to this. I have done this before (imported Chinese replicas). I would describe the quality as a bit average, but looked fine.

Depending on how had the scrapes are on the crank case, something I have done before is to take it into an engineer and just have them polish it. Cost about $30 last time I had some minor marks polished out.

ps. I just spotted your in Auckland. I used Brugar Engineering in Barry's Point Road in Takapuna for removing minor marks from metal. They can also do aluminium welding.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/wiki/Brugar_Engineering

[SPP]

What you’ve described sounds like cosmetic damage only.

For parts try Tony Rees Motorcycles. He may have stripped a bike down to race and have the road gear up for sale. If he doesn't have any leads then head to Ebay. You can bling it better than new for about $1.7k or less than half that buying a mix of new and good condition second hand panels and parts. If you're not up for the install then you could buy parts and try George at Motorcycle Doctors.

Throttle tube, Grips, Levers
They’re all over ebay and are cheap as chips.

New fairings
I’ve personally seen fairings from these outfits and they’re actually pretty good.
fairingkitz
motomarts7
neverland-motor

Rearsets
I had a set like these on the R6 and a mate got some for his CBR. Cheap but hold up pretty good.
RSV rearsets

Engine case
This crowd has genuine Honda cases. They're quick and include the inspection cap which I assume is rashed as well.
velokingcity

You could also think about using GB Racing case savers
GB Racing

Exhaust
I’d try the Mummy first. Just as cheap as ebay and quick and reliable.
exhausts at the Mummy

Oh, and if the right clip-on looks out then before tearing out and buying a new one crack the triples and recheck. It could just be a twisted fork in the triple not a bent clip-on.

[bike]

Thanks for all your help so far! Most damages are cosmetic except the throttle. I've got George from motorcycle doctors to look at the bike and he's been really helpful. Top guy, I'll recommend him any day. Just as a side note, I've rang up a few bigger dealers / workshops in Auckland, and a few of them don't seem to be very interested. Disappointing customer service.

I've ordered most oem parts from mrcycles.com. Thanks SPP for those links, I'm looking at getting a yoshimura r77 - mummy looks good. And exploring the fairings options now.

[discotex]

Thanks for all your help so far! Most damages are cosmetic except the throttle. I've got George from motorcycle doctors to look at the bike and he's been really helpful. Top guy, I'll recommend him any day. Just as a side note, I've rang up a few bigger dealers / workshops in Auckland, and a few of them don't seem to be very interested. Disappointing customer service.

I've ordered most oem parts from mrcycles.com. Thanks SPP for those links, I'm looking at getting a yoshimura r77 - mummy looks good. And exploring the fairings options now.

George is by far and away the most professional mechanic I've ever dealt with - cage or bike. All the bike shops have been utter shit service. Over the years I've tried Red Baron, Cyclespot and Colemans for work and never been happy.

I'd say the dealers will only be interested if it's an insurance job and they can cream it parts and labour.

Good luck getting parts etc. Check out these two places.. Not sure if they ship to NZ or what the cost would be but I'm guessing it'll be a load cheaper than from a dealer here.

http://www.motosport.com/NZ/motorcycle/oem-parts/HONDA
http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....p?make=hondamc