BMW Motorrad Fairing Tab Repair
BMW Motorrad made solid gear, but the small plastics are always the first to go — and the fairing tab repair is a regular on our bench. Variants differ between years and models, so we'll need your part (broken is fine) to match the exact one.
Broken part? We may be able to recreate it — ask us about this part.
- Estimated cost: $35 – $80
- Estimated print time: 2–4 hours
- Final pricing is confirmed by quote.
BMW Motorrad made solid gear, but the small plastics are always the first to go — and the fairing tab repair is a regular on our bench. Variants differ between years and models, so we'll need your part (broken is fine) to match the exact one.
Why these break
Fairing mounting tabs snap in drops and tip-overs. Heat cycling is the killer here: years of expanding and contracting work-hardens the plastic until a routine bump becomes the final straw.
How we reproduce them
Complex geometry means we treat this as a small engineering project — scan, model, test print, refine. We'll quote before any work starts so there are no surprises.
We print these in ABS. ABS matches the look and feel of the factory plastic, takes a sanded or textured finish well, and handles cabin temperatures without complaint.
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples. Bring in the damaged part or upload photos for assessment and we'll give you a straight answer before any work starts.
Part details
| Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
|---|---|
| Vehicle / equipment type | Motorcycle |
| Common failure mode | Fairing mounting tabs snap in drops and tip-overs |
| Typical use case | Direct replacement for the original fairing tab repair on the BMW Motorrad. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | No |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | ABS |
| Alternative materials | PETG |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Estimated print time | 2–4 hours |
| Estimated cost range | $35 – $80 |
| Expected lifespan | 5+ years indoors |
| Outdoor suitable | Yes |
| Heat resistant | No |
| Load bearing | Depends |
| Requires post-processing | No |
Ask us about this part
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples.
