Side panel repair?

[Chaharly]

We'll im not such a fan of loose plastic. The tab that holds the front of the side panel is completely broke off so I don't have the ability to just glue it back on. I'm thinking about taking a bolt that'll stick snugly into the rubber grommet and glueing it where the panels supposed to be. How d you guys repair yours?

 

thanks in advance guys!!!!

[van avery]

This is what I did a couple years ago. I took a wood dowel and shaped the end with a sander then used "rapid Fix" to glue it together.

THE RAPID FIX is two bottles. One liquid like super glue and the second bottle is a powder. Put a little glue on the parts and then put the power on it and it sets up instantly. you can add more powder and drip a little more liquid to build it up. I have found the rapid fix at some auto parts stores or no line for around $ 20. Also works good for cracks and can sanded.

Good luck

[Chaharly]

Thank you this is exactly what I'm looking for!!!

[Venturous Randy]

I use industrial strength Velcro on both sides and it usually lasts for a couple years before it starts to curl some. The trick is to get both surfaces as smooth and clean as possible. I have not had any problems with engine heat causing a problem.

Randy

[Chaharly]

I use industrial strength Velcro on both sides and it usually lasts for a couple years before it starts to curl some. The trick is to get both surfaces as smooth and clean as possible. I have not had any problems with engine heat causing a problem.

Randy

 

I never thought about Velcro. That's why I love this site you can get ideas from alot of really smart people. I always seem to do things the difficult way. I must just have a slow stubborn brain!!!

[SilvrT]

Find a Ball Stud ... they can generally be found at automotive parts places. Weld it into the base where the original stud was.

 

I have some documentation for this at home and can post it tonight.

[SilvrT]

Eventually, one or more of those pins on the side cover that push into the rubber grommet to hold the cover on will BREAK.

 

I figgure somewhere there is another thread about this but, here's mine...

 

Using a dremel tool (or whatever else works), file down any protruding pieces from the broken pin so that the base is flat.

 

Get yourself one of these "Ball Studs" ... I finally found some at a local automotive parts retailer (Lordco).

http://gl1800riders.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73456&d=1355002687&thumb=1

 

Grind down one edge of the ball similar to what you see in the pic here and test that it fits into the rubber grommet on the bike. You may need a bit of lube for that hole *snikker*. It should be a snug fit (oh yeah!!).

 

Drill a hole into the the flattened base the same size as the threads on the Ball Stud (or a shade smaller but not bigger). Be careful to not drill through to the outside.

 

Test the Ball Stud for fit into the hole and ream the hole out a bit if necessary. What you want is a snug fit, so that you have to "thread" the Ball Stud into the hole.

 

Then, cut the Ball Stud (thread side) down so that it can be threaded all the way in to the base.

 

Mix up some 2-part ABS epoxy (I used the 5 minute kind) and smear some onto the threads and into the hole.

 

Screw the Ball Stud in to where it is flush.

 

Fill up the open slot area with some more epoxy.

 

 

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[Chaharly]

Eventually, one or more of those pins on the side cover that push into the rubber grommet to hold the cover on will BREAK.

 

I figgure somewhere there is another thread about this but, here's mine...

 

Using a dremel tool (or whatever else works), file down any protruding pieces from the broken pin so that the base is flat.

 

Get yourself one of these "Ball Studs" ... I finally found some at a local automotive parts retailer (Lordco).

http://gl1800riders.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73456&d=1355002687&thumb=1

 

Grind down one edge of the ball similar to what you see in the pic here and test that it fits into the rubber grommet on the bike. You may need a bit of lube for that hole *snikker*. It should be a snug fit (oh yeah!!).

 

Drill a hole into the the flattened base the same size as the threads on the Ball Stud (or a shade smaller but not bigger). Be careful to not drill through to the outside.

 

Test the Ball Stud for fit into the hole and ream the hole out a bit if necessary. What you want is a snug fit, so that you have to "thread" the Ball Stud into the hole.

 

Then, cut the Ball Stud (thread side) down so that it can be threaded all the way in to the base.

 

Mix up some 2-part ABS epoxy (I used the 5 minute kind) and smear some onto the threads and into the hole.

 

Screw the Ball Stud in to where it is flush.

 

Fill up the open slot area with some more epoxy.

 

 

http://gl1800riders.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73457&d=1355002700&thumb=1http://gl1800riders.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73458&d=1355002712&thumb=1http://gl1800riders.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73459&d=1355002723&thumb=1http://gl1800riders.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=73460&d=1355002736&thumb=1

 

Thank you so much! This one looks to bee the most solid. Ill have some pics of the finished product once I'm done!