KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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« on: February 24, 2016, 11:09:21 AM » |
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What have you guys found to work best or not work? Picked up some 3m molding tape but wonder if some glue/adhesive would be better. What experience have ya got?
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2016, 11:14:52 AM » |
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My experience is that double sided tape (on perfectly cleaned surfaces) works better than glue or RTV sealant. Plus the tape can be cut to perfect size (keeping water out), whereas gook is messy and requires cleanup and may result in small water-holding cavities.
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« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2016, 11:19:26 AM » |
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or replace them with LED equivalents, I would do that yet I can't seem to find red LED lights that would be close to the size of the reflectors...  |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2016, 12:05:17 PM » |
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I think they are in this list. (HDL used to sell them, but I have abandoned them like they abandoned us) Bill (Grumpy) posted some time ago about how he added them to OE valk bags (I believe he just sanded off a bit off the front or rear portion of the backside of the rectangles to fit better on the curved bags) and stuck them on. Tiny hole in the bag for the wiring. They should be stick-on only, no through-bag-bolt for mount (or cut it off). I also recall reading that if you ground them to your signal grounds, they will be run and turn in function, even single circuit. Need to be red. http://www.ebay.com/bhp/motorcycle-reflectors |
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Bighead
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« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2016, 02:28:04 PM » |
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Dave their are two types of 3M automotive double back tape on general use and one Heavy duty used for mouldings Ect. That is what I used on both my bags after paint. Just cleaned the back of the reflector and place on the bag with rubbing Alcohol then stuck them down and no problems  |
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2016, 04:16:11 PM » |
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Thanks Jess and my large headed friend. Heavy duty 1 is what I got |
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« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2016, 05:21:28 AM » |
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I find when using double sided tape everything sticks much better if you use a blow dryer or heat gun to heat it up just a little before sticking it on.
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Houdini
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« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2016, 06:10:59 AM » |
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There are two types of 3M automotive double back tape on general use and one Heavy duty used for moldings ect. And where would one find the heavy duty 3M tape? I checked all of my local auto parts stores and none of them have any thick or heavy duty 3M tape, just the standard stuff. |
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« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2016, 06:28:21 AM » |
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Auto Body shop supply will have it I believe it comes in a 50' roll. Nice to have around anyway
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« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2016, 06:37:05 AM » |
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Auto Body shop supply will have it I believe it comes in a 50' roll. Nice to have around anyway
Or sign supply. It's expensive, but if you need a very small amount like for the reflectors, just go by your local sign shop. They will probably fix you up for little or nothing. Or drop by mine and you'll be fixed up just for the visit. 3M VHB (very high bond) or equivalent. |
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Bighead
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« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2016, 10:13:18 AM » |
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Got mine at Orielly auto parts |
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« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2016, 11:41:26 AM » |
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Bighead
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« Reply #12 on: February 25, 2016, 03:33:19 PM » |
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That appears to be the same tape I bought at O'rielly's .
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« Reply #13 on: February 25, 2016, 03:38:35 PM » |
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I bought 3m VHB for my second hand swing arm covers off of eBay. Lots of size choices and comes right to the mailbox.
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« Reply #14 on: February 26, 2016, 03:43:40 AM » |
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We used to sell a lot of stick on stuff where I used to work and we included adhesion promoter to be applied to the tape prior to installing the farkles
Lots of Mustang specific farkels
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« Reply #15 on: February 26, 2016, 04:16:58 AM » |
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I put a set of LED light reflectors on my old VT 1100 which has exactly the same bags as the Valkyrie interstate. They didn't have the through bolts and fit perfectly in the existing recess. Problem is I cannot find them anywhere anymore
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« Reply #16 on: February 26, 2016, 07:21:23 AM » |
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Advance Auto Parts:  They have super-duper mounting tape at the big box stores, like papa pump posted... I've gotten that before and thought it seemed like the right stuff. They definitely have wimpy stuff at the big box store too, so make sure the package says "high strength molding tape" or some such... -Mike |
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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« Reply #17 on: February 26, 2016, 01:22:42 PM » |
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Advance Auto Parts: They have super-duper mounting tape at the big box stores, like papa pump posted... I've gotten that before and thought it seemed like the right stuff. They definitely have wimpy stuff at the big box store too, so make sure the package says "high strength molding tape" or some such... -Mike That's exactly what I got Mike Haven't had time to put them back together yet and want good weather to wash the bike before the reinstalling bags anyway. |
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« Reply #18 on: February 26, 2016, 03:03:20 PM » |
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I was wrong before  that is what I had  |
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« Reply #19 on: February 27, 2016, 02:51:51 PM » |
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just a heads up,the Chinese have a light that's yellow,red or white ebay # 301852412178.might work for you. I just ordered a set and will let you know the outcome.
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« Reply #20 on: February 28, 2016, 04:37:29 PM » |
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Need to find ones without the 6mm bolt.
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« Reply #21 on: February 28, 2016, 05:18:34 PM » |
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Need to find ones without the 6mm bolt.
Pretty easy to take them out. Just use a vice grip and twist them off. Comes out with ease without damaging anything. See the yellow markers on the radiator side covers of my black bike. |
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« Reply #22 on: February 28, 2016, 07:10:21 PM » |
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or replace them with LED equivalents, I would do that yet I can't seem to find red LED lights that would be close to the size of the reflectors... Big Bike Parts used to carry them....however they are no longer available. You can get the amber ones though the last time I checked. |
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