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« on: January 18, 2019, 04:12:40 AM » |
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The PO drilled and added rails to the bag lids on my Tourer. The holes were drilled off and now there are 4 or 5 holes with some spider cracks. I've JB'd the underside and they haven't gone anywhere.
I saw (?) I believe where someone made, or had made leather covers for their lids to cover such issues. Are such covers available anywhere or does anyone here know of a maker? Or, did I not see such a thing? I would buy Tourer lids but hard to find in decent shape, if at all.
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« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2019, 05:48:34 AM » |
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Black A B S hardening glue. Use it as a filler. Will take a couple og applications. Fill a bit above the surface and sand smooth. Let each application Dry COMPLETELY before adding another layer or sanding. If on the other hand you do want covers made look for a Very Competent upholstery shop. Hope you find what yer in quest of. RIDE SAFE.
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« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2019, 06:50:29 AM » |
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The PO drilled and added rails to the bag lids on my Tourer. The holes were drilled off and now there are 4 or 5 holes with some spider cracks. I've JB'd the underside and they haven't gone anywhere.
I saw (?) I believe where someone made, or had made leather covers for their lids to cover such issues. Are such covers available anywhere or does anyone here know of a maker? Or, did I not see such a thing? I would buy Tourer lids but hard to find in decent shape, if at all.
I had the same situation with one of my Tourers. I did the fill thing, but with bondo, then painted and within a year you could see small dimples. Maybe the ABS glue will be better. I had them covered with a leather look vinyl by a custom car upholstery shop. They came out nice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCPUcpTd8-oI don't believe you'll find any thing pre-made. |
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« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2019, 07:27:03 AM » |
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Hooter, I also remember what you remember. IIRC, that person took his lids to an Amish(?) upholsterer to have the covers made. Again, IIRC, they were covered in black vinyl, and they had obvious (but nice-looking) seams, unlike Hook's (which also look nice). *** EDIT *** Yeah, I'm editing my post before I even post it. I found the thread we remember: http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,81482.msg800653.htmlFrom that thread, henry 008's lid covers:  |
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« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2019, 07:27:59 AM » |
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The only bike I ever saw with leather lid covers was Fudgie in Indiana (the EMT). I can't remember ever seeing them for sale anywhere. Hopnel was the outfit that made stuff like this, but I never saw lid covers. The other idea for fixing removed bag rails (sort of), is filling the holes with some nice stainless or chrome (or maybe black) hardware.... like a short screw from the bottom up with a rubber washer for waterproofness and an acorn nut on top (and maybe a dab of RTV silicone). Or some variation of hardware. I am not into studs on my seats or bibs or any of that, but that is the look you end up with. Those lids ran $305 apiece in black when you could still get them from Honda. I had to give $250 for one from a bike salvage yard who refused to provide pictures, then had to take it to a bump/paint shop to fix deep gouges and repaint.... and I should have ordered a new one. I think the (bigger) bike salvage yards are connected by interweb for parts (like auto salvage) so if your local one doesn't have any, they can find who does for you, but get pics before you do a deal. Mine was listed as serviceable meaning it still worked and kept out water, but with deep gouges from being slid down the road for a quarter mile.  |
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« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2019, 09:40:56 AM » |
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Thanks guys. We have some Amish folks about 10 miles from here. They have an outlet store. I will ask in there.
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« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2019, 10:30:46 AM » |
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The only bike I ever saw with leather lid covers was Fudgie in Indiana (the EMT). I can't remember ever seeing them for sale anywhere. Hopnel was the outfit that made stuff like this, but I never saw lid covers. The other idea for fixing removed bag rails (sort of), is filling the holes with some nice stainless or chrome (or maybe black) hardware.... like a short screw from the bottom up with a rubber washer for waterproofness and an acorn nut on top (and maybe a dab of RTV silicone). Or some variation of hardware. I am not into studs on my seats or bibs or any of that, but that is the look you end up with. Those lids ran $305 apiece in black when you could still get them from Honda. I had to give $250 for one from a bike salvage yard who refused to provide pictures, then had to take it to a bump/paint shop to fix deep gouges and repaint.... and I should have ordered a new one. I think the (bigger) bike salvage yards are connected by interweb for parts (like auto salvage) so if your local one doesn't have any, they can find who does for you, but get pics before you do a deal. Mine was listed as serviceable meaning it still worked and kept out water, but with deep gouges from being slid down the road for a quarter mile. You saw Hook’s on the “Hill climb ride” that Mark led, didn’t you ? |
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« Reply #7 on: January 18, 2019, 11:32:26 AM » |
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I was pretty busy missing potholes and big rocks on that one.
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« Reply #8 on: January 18, 2019, 01:14:36 PM » |
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...From that thread, henry 008's lid covers...
Henry is local to me. I can get in touch if you want. Another option is to send the lids to "Born Again Fairings" (they have a website) and let them repair and repaint. |
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« Reply #9 on: January 18, 2019, 01:33:29 PM » |
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ABS epoxy, sold most hardware stores. can be sanded/drilled painted.
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« Reply #10 on: January 18, 2019, 03:50:04 PM » |
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For a long lasting repair , use only ABS black plastic glue. I do enough repairs and know that bondo , epoxy ,JB weld is only a temp fix. If you want to go even better , MEK solvent before the ABS glue.
MEK will clean but can destroy most any thing it touches on the lids. I clean the area and in this case , put painters tape on the outside of the lid. Fill the holes from the inside (lids removed) and let sit. Do not rush it. I also clean the inside (MEK) and put a light coat of ABS on the inside. If the outside needs a little filling , use a tooth pick to dot the glue in the low spots. Even if you have the lids covered , this will give you a solid base. I have used ABS glue to fill seams and had paint work done over it.
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« Reply #11 on: January 20, 2019, 03:52:19 AM » |
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I've heard of, but never used MEK. I will give the ABS plastic glue a shot. Thanks.
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