Body guys AND the factory.
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It's time to start a winter Project. The Red Bike
- Thread starter Kevin Werner
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Ahhh gotcha.
Glue bond strength depends on, among other things... bond area. The larger the area, the stronger the bond. Body panels have a large bond area.
Be an interesting experiment if you decide to glue these on.
Not to be a dick, but I'd bet against ya.
So, is the concensus that JB Weld with adequate bonding surface area is not up to the task? Asking, not challenging.
I might have to practice my wire welding skills.Ahhh gotcha.
Glue bond strength depends on, among other things... bond area. The larger the area, the stronger the bond. Body panels have a large bond area.
Be an interesting experiment if you decide to glue these on.
Not to be a dick, but I'd bet against ya.
By your definition.... "adequate bonding surface area".... yes, an adequate bonding surface area would do the trick.
How are you gonna determine "adequate bonding surface area?"
"I might will have to practice my wire welding skills."
Fixed that for ya...
Fixed that for ya...
I think I'd weld it.
I learned stick welding from the gravel pit foreman. Catholic sign of the Cross... Left, right, (to move the puddle), up (to keep it hot), down to flow it past the last cross, repeat."Imightwill have to practice my wire welding skills."
Fixed that for ya...
Not perfect but we never had fails as we ensured good penetration.
Thin metal was always my bugaboo
The JB may well do OK, but I'd not risk losing those pretty painted side covers. MIG would be the optimal solution IMO; I'm guessing the material is equivalent to 14ga - not that touchy.
With a couple small holes drilled through your brackets (say 3/16") where they lay against the frame, you could plug weld them. That would hold them nicely from moving while you welded more along their edges.
Just to be contary (who me?) JB and a pop rivet?
Thing about welding is you could lop off most of that big curved section.
If you are going to fab much of anything a MIG with a gas bottle.
Thing about welding is you could lop off most of that big curved section.
If you are going to fab much of anything a MIG with a gas bottle.
Found time to get into the front brake caliper.The pieces clean up OK but the piston has some pitting. Is this to close to the seal or do I need to search out a replacement? On reassembly do I lube it with brake fluid?
Put a fork in it.
You're in luck, the price for stainless replacement pistons has dropped for some reason .....
https://www.ebay.com/itm/381857804424
..... and they're even cheaper if you buy several .....
https://www.ebay.com/itm/382205271545
https://www.ebay.com/itm/381857804424
..... and they're even cheaper if you buy several .....
https://www.ebay.com/itm/382205271545
I'd go out of retirement just to work there
I purchase from their website often. https://www.siriusconinc.com/ Perhaps it's time I comparison shop their eBay store. In my experience their product has always proven to be first quality.
(Edit with follow-up)
Price on eBay is $10 more with free UPS shipping.
Price on store website is <$20, but you pay $16 for Fedex shipping.
If you're buying any quantity, go to the store website and save big. There is no quantity limit to the FedEx shipping fee.
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