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Lobo:
Hi Mike,

Unsure the dimensions of your fixing rubber.... is there any mileage in simplly pop riveting from below (large washer obviously; or don't go all the way with the pressure & cut the shank) it directly to the frame ... you'll be drilling a hole or two anyways?

On the rare occasion you need to remove it... well, you'll have to carefully drill the head off.

Option #2 to insert a blind stud up into the rubber (enough depth?), fix with a quality adhesive & capture from below with a nut?

Sorry... unsure of what you're working with... just throwing in alternative ideas.

Simon.

MikeM:
hi

rubber that has to go on is no 13, I was unsure if the tank sat on this rubber but ken has now answered saying not much weight on the tab, pretty sure I am on the right track, as mentioned I was going to use the holes in the frame but its to close to the upright part and may eventually collapse, hence I am going to drill further down

pic showing where I was going to drill, but decided to go further away from the upright

Lobo:
...one more thought Mike, and then I'll shut up!
Your current bracket will mean drilling holes in that nicely finished frame, and leave the tab raised to a different level as its partner due your bracket sitting atop the frame.
How's about getting a square of (eg) 5mm thick plastic, just slightly larger than the 'square hole' & then cutting shoulders into each of its edges & fit from below ... so its top is flush with the frame. Then a drop of Superglue onto it & your part 13.... no damage to your frame. Granted #13 will be slightly permanent, but not that much of a drama to remove if needed.
And the 'repair' would be otherwise invisible.
I genuinely bow to Oddjob (fantastic chain thread - thank you!), Lester etc... but throw it in the hat again, as an option.
Cheers again,
Simon

... just had another look... your bracket will fit from below I guess! Doh!

MikeM:
Hi

yeas plan was to mount from underneath, i dont really want to drill but may have to , any good bonder metal to powdercoat ?

Lobo:
Gotta admit... the repair should look very elegant. My preference of a good bond would be a two part epoxy called 'JB Weld', heat, chemical etc resistant & top quality. Not sure where to find it other than ebay...Halfords?

Cheers,
Simon

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