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SOHC.co.uk Forums => Other Bikes => Topic started by: Rozabikes Tim on June 30, 2024, 07:39:19 AM
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I am wanting to do a tidying job on a 1998 CB500 twin. As a temporary fix I want to try gluing a broken indicator stalk. They are a rubberised plastic construction designed to flex and not easily break. With age I think they are now somewhat brittle. Looking to sell the bike and although I will be honest about the fix it will make images look a lot better!
Appreciate any suggestions of best glue please?
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I have used Tiger Seal to re-attach suspension bump stop rubbers to steel - I had a Nissan with huge bump stop rubbers inside the rear coil springs. I also attached a rear taigate handle to a boot lid with the adhesive after holding the item in place with masking tape leaving the tail gate open until it set.
I was given a part tube by a local bodyshop who use it to re-attach the front wing on some Audis that are made of a type of plastic. It bonds the wings to the steel inner panels
It is usually black but other colours are availabe - downside is once the tube has been pierced it will go solid in a week. You also have to hold the part in place until it has set - 24 hours until its set in warm weather.
Not sure of the shape of your stalk but it would be stronger if you could fit an external sleeve over the joint.
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Cheers Ted. Hadn't thought of it. Used it before actually - sticks like s--t to a blanket! Holding in place with tape etc would not be an issue wouldn't think. Just a cosmetic job as I say so want to avoid additional bracing.
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There are superglues designed for rubber. I have repaired quite a few rubber boots and suchlike using this stuff. Will post product details if you want.
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There are superglues designed for rubber. I have repaired quite a few rubber boots and suchlike using this stuff. Will post product details if you want.
Appreciate if you would Matt, thanks.
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https://www.kisling.com/en/products/product-overview/5300 (https://www.kisling.com/en/products/product-overview/5300)
I think I bought my last lot from Westfield Fasteners.
I have found you can lightly sand down any 'drips' once cured and it gives an almost invisible repair.
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As my lad would say "coolio" thanks
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Interesting thread, always good to hear what other's are using.
This may be of help https://www.permabond.com/resource-center/rubber-bonding-type-rubber-unknown/ I've not used this or the previous suggestions, so curious as to outcome.
Have tried to repair or revive indicator stalks before, with notable and probably 100% failure :) the rubber does appear to loose it's properties and not ultimately absorb adhesive when it gets harder though.
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Some interesting options have been posted on bonding rubbery things. 8) 8) 8)
I save these sort of links for future use.