Hi,  I have a rigid carbon fibre skid/bash plate on my offroad motorbike. It has worn at the bottom rear edges on each side, creating small V-shaped gaps at these points. This doesn't compromise the main purpose of the unit but I am concerned that the gaps may eventually start to crack or split along the bottom of the unit and creep towards the  front, thus eventually destroying the structural integrity of unit. They are not cheap and I would like to keep for as long as possible.  I am not sure which product to choose to create patch repairs which might help to delay or even prevent further damage.  Rigid sheet? Flexible sheet? 50mm Carbon Fibre Tape?  I suspect rigid sheet will be best but I am trying to cut down need for cutting. My last school report for Art & Craft read: "Good creative ideas but poor workmanship" That sort of sums it up as little has changed in that regard since schooldays!  If I use the tape, can this be made rigid  by use of a resin which doesn't require any technical processes? And which glue would I need to bond the tape to the unit either side of the gap.  Thanks for all help, Crashalot  

Well it won't win any prizes for style and beauty, and my Art teacher's criticism was harsh but fair (see first post) but it is a repair, it isn't obvious (unless you look) and it should see me through the 210 miles if the Cambrian Rally next week!

However, if it only lasts one rally at £15 a time, it will work out cheaper to buy a new bash plate!

Thanks for your assistance.

NJ

Edited 12 Years Ago by Crashalot