philmartin Posted March 26, 2007 #1 Posted March 26, 2007 I'm fixing up a 200l RSV salvage I picked up on Ebay. The bike was dumped and there was mostly cosmetic damage. I've been using Plastex to fix broken and missing tabs and mending cracks. This stuff works great!
chabicheka Posted March 26, 2007 #2 Posted March 26, 2007 i agree..........have used it myself and it really works!
Iowa Guy Posted March 26, 2007 #3 Posted March 26, 2007 Just noticed over the weekend that there are hairline cracks around where the luggage rack attaches to the trunk radiating out from the screw holes. I plan on using Plastex to fix it. Anyone have hints on whether I should use a backing? Do I need to fill the holes? Can I please benifit from experienced users. Iowa Guy
Leeway Posted March 26, 2007 #4 Posted March 26, 2007 Just noticed over the weekend that there are hairline cracks around where the luggage rack attaches to the trunk radiating out from the screw holes. I plan on using Plastex to fix it. Anyone have hints on whether I should use a backing? Do I need to fill the holes? Can I please benifit from experienced users. Iowa Guy Dittto w/ pictures please ! wtho
philmartin Posted March 26, 2007 Author #5 Posted March 26, 2007 The cracks I have been fixing go all the way through, they are not just surface cracks. I'm using a dremel to create a valley on the backside of the crack about half of the thickness deep. You have to make sure the valley is in the center of the crack. Fill the crack with the powder and wet it with the solvent and it welds together. I havn't used the mesh yet, everything is solid sofar without it.
Guest ReinyRooster Posted March 26, 2007 #6 Posted March 26, 2007 I'm using it for the first time also and doing exactly like philmartin described. I'm impressed with it so far.
Iowa Guy Posted March 26, 2007 #7 Posted March 26, 2007 The cracks I have been fixing go all the way through, they are not just surface cracks. I'm using a dremel to create a valley on the backside of the crack about half of the thickness deep. You have to make sure the valley is in the center of the crack. Fill the crack with the powder and wet it with the solvent and it welds together. I havn't used the mesh yet, everything is solid sofar without it. Mannnnn....if I do it that way I have to take the trunk off so that I can turn it upside down so the powder doesn't run out. whine!, whine!, whine! Iowa Guy
Iowa Guy Posted March 26, 2007 #9 Posted March 26, 2007 Just remove the lid. Thanks Phil. Now I'm motivated. I'll getter done this week end. BTW. Very nice pics of your 2001. Love that color. Someday, If I want to stretch my legs out more, I'll look for one just like it. Iowa Guy
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