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DAMN! I just broke the little tab on one side of my center cover, so the side cover on that side won't stay in place. It broke off clean, and I managed to find it. Even discounted a new center cover is over $200. Question number one is can I reattach the little tab successfully using some bonding agent. Any recommendations what to use? If that doesn't work, has anyone got an alternative fix to keep the front of the side cover fixed in place? Thanks, guys.
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« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2014, 12:45:05 AM » |
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Can't find a long ago post with a photo and explanation, but the idea was to replace the hook part with a heavy duty staple, gluing the staple on with resin or JB Weld stuff for plastic. Other solutions include drilling a wee hole and securing with a twist tie.
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« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2014, 01:58:44 AM » |
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You can also use velcro.........
I put velcro on the frame rail and the inside of the cover.
So far seems to be holding.
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« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2014, 02:36:42 AM » |
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JB weld marine and Velcro.
I also used Velcro on the frame and cover over 10 years ago and it's still doing its job.
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2014, 03:37:39 AM » |
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Our plastic parts are ABS, so the right plumbing glue will glue it back together. Here's my story, still going strong years later: http://myweb.clemson.edu/~hubcap/d.sidecover/Some have reported ABS specific glue is better than the multi-use kind I used, you'd want to use the best on your all-the-way-broken-off tab, I just fixed a crack. Think about the difficulty of removing the center cover and gluing that little tab back on exactly right... I bet the velcro idea works great and is easy... -Mike |
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« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2014, 05:10:27 AM » |
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Our plastic parts are ABS, so the right plumbing glue will glue it back together. Here's my story, still going strong years later: http://myweb.clemson.edu/~hubcap/d.sidecover/Some have reported ABS specific glue is better than the multi-use kind I used, you'd want to use the best on your all-the-way-broken-off tab, I just fixed a crack. Think about the difficulty of removing the center cover and gluing that little tab back on exactly right... I bet the velcro idea works great and is easy... -Mike Thats a beautiful pic of the 2 red & whites  |
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« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2014, 06:00:53 AM » |
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Drill a small hole where the two covers intersect and use small counter sunk sheet metal screw.
Easy to install and easy to take off and secure.
Just do not over tighten the screw and strip the thread from the plastic.
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« Reply #7 on: December 16, 2014, 06:50:28 AM » |
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Broke both mine. Drilled a small hole through top corner of side cover where it overlaps the center cover and into the center cover. Inserted a small screw with an backing to take a cover cap. Snapped the cover cap on and you would never know it was not suppose to be that way. Just have to make sure I have a small screw driver incase I need to remove the side covers. This has held up for years. As said prior be careful not to over tighten and strip the hole.
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« Reply #8 on: December 16, 2014, 07:19:20 AM » |
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Thanks for the replies. Question for the Velcro repair guys........could someone post a pic of exactly where you put the Velcro. Any photos of these other repair options (screw, etc.) would be appreciated. I'll probably try to reattach the broken tab with ABS glue, but I'd like a backup attachment point so I won't lose the side cover if the reattachment should fail. Thanks again.
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« Reply #10 on: December 16, 2014, 03:53:06 PM » |
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I used industrial strength Velcro..works great and is simple to do! DAMN! I just broke the little tab on one side of my center cover, so the side cover on that side won't stay in place. It broke off clean, and I managed to find it. Even discounted a new center cover is over $200. Question number one is can I reattach the little tab successfully using some bonding agent. Any recommendations what to use? If that doesn't work, has anyone got an alternative fix to keep the front of the side cover fixed in place? Thanks, guys.
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« Reply #11 on: December 16, 2014, 08:50:13 PM » |
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Buy the black ABS glue rather than the yellow one.
Add some black ABS shavings to glue to make a thicker slurry, and you can use this as a paste and caste a replacement part.
There are many demos on the internet and youtube on how-to repair plastic.
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« Reply #12 on: December 19, 2014, 10:01:19 PM » |
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An ounce of prevention: When replacing side covers, smear a little WD-40 on the two posts and grommets. Slip them on carefully, no forcing. If the grommets are dried out and hard, replace them. Don't ask me how I know . . . messed up a side cover on an old CB750.
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« Reply #13 on: December 20, 2014, 04:47:58 AM » |
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An ounce of prevention: When replacing side covers, smear a little WD-40 on the two posts and grommets. Slip them on carefully, no forcing. If the grommets are dried out and hard, replace them. Don't ask me how I know . . . messed up a side cover on an old CB750.
Yes on the WD... and if I haven't removed my side covers in a while, I'm not above getting the owner's manual out from under the seat, it explains which corner to pull loose first, then next... it is terrifying to see guys just yank the cover off any old way... -Mike |
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« Reply #14 on: December 20, 2014, 09:30:33 AM » |
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Hi I ordered a new one for my bike since it was damaged in an accident. From time to time maddog here or bike strippers out of Florida have these very reasonable. Maddog is out of Houston and has parted out severy Valkyries. I have his number if you want me to check with him and see if its ok to pass his number on to you I will
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« Reply #15 on: December 20, 2014, 04:26:31 PM » |
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And remember....in the future when removing the side covers; always pull the rear loose first, swing it out and then unhook the front. I've seen many riders just yank straight out, guarantee something will break doing it that way. The covers weren't meant to be removed in that fashion. |
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« Reply #16 on: December 21, 2014, 01:56:31 AM » |
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And remember....in the future when removing the side covers; always pull the rear loose first, swing it out and then unhook the front. I've seen many riders just yank straight out, guarantee something will break doing it that way. The covers weren't meant to be removed in that fashion. Totally agreed on the care necessary when removing the side covers. I could kick myself for being just a smidge too abrupt this last time, and the result was the broken tab. What really ticks me off is that this bike was absolutely perfect prior to my malfeasance, leaving me with a feeling not unlike the first scratch on a new car even tho my '97 was manufactured 18 years ago this month. |
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« Reply #17 on: December 21, 2014, 05:06:32 AM » |
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Our plastic parts are ABS, so the right plumbing glue will glue it back together. Here's my story, still going strong years later: http://myweb.clemson.edu/~hubcap/d.sidecover/Some have reported ABS specific glue is better than the multi-use kind I used, you'd want to use the best on your all-the-way-broken-off tab, I just fixed a crack. Think about the difficulty of removing the center cover and gluing that little tab back on exactly right... I bet the velcro idea works great and is easy... -Mike Thats a beautiful pic of the 2 red & whites I agree,, great picture. |
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« Reply #18 on: December 21, 2014, 05:34:15 AM » |
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Another possibility is to drill a small hole in the side cover near the edge and fasten with a small tie rep. If properly done in the same color, you hardly notice the difference.
Strong as can be.
If you want to repair tab on the inside, use a (2 component) polyester putty or filler, also on the cover and side of tab for extra grip. Sand away excess polyester, if nessecary or until the tab fits again. Stronger than new. I don't trust glues. Seen too many getting loose, especially if forces are applied on the bond.
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« Reply #19 on: December 21, 2014, 04:25:22 PM » |
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I just received something called Tech Bond, made specifically for plastic repair. I've not used it yet but will post here when I do. The December issue of Wing World, the GWRRA rag, has an article on it and how the guy repaired a tab on his Wing.....they have many for all that plastic. I have a couple things I need it for on the GL1200 project so hope it works as he claimed. On one tab he reinforced it with some fabric at the break then painted it.
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