bowlin01 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Hi All, Recently fitted an R&G mudguard extender to the GT900.....I didn't like the look of the black plastic rivets on the blue mudguard so I chose to glue instead. Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tktplz Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Hey Steve, what glue did you use? 2 sided tape, an epoxy? Do tell...... Ain't no fun when the rabbit gets the gun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlin01 Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 Well....... Did some research into this and as usual found lots and lots of conflicting advice on various motorcycle forums and groups. I was going to use epoxy but a quick look at what I had in the garage and what was available in local stores seemed to suggest that this wasn't the best thing to use (all said that they were great on ceramics, metal, wood etc. but only on 'some' plastics and not knowing what plastic the extender was made of I didn't want to take the chance.) Again from looking on-line and reading people's experiences I ruled out the 'super-glue' type of products as it seems it only works well on suitable plastics and many people had, had failures which were put down to it being 'rigid' and being shaken apart after a while by vibrations. Then started coming across success stories using a product called 'Tiger glue' which seems to be an adhesive/ filler type product (whilst acting as an adhesive it never fully hardens, so can take the vibrations). In the UK it is marketed as UPol Tiger Seal Polyurethane Adhesive Sealent. So that is what I used and so far it seems to have done the trick. Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panther6834 Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Then started coming across success stories using a product called 'Tiger glue' which seems to be an adhesive/ filler type product (whilst acting as an adhesive it never fully hardens, so can take the vibrations). In the UK it is marketed as UPol Tiger Seal Polyurethane Adhesive Sealent. So that is what I used and so far it seems to have done the trick. Cheers Steve Did you check into the possibility of using Gorilla Glue? If so, why was this option "not acceptable"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlin01 Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 No, Gorilla Glue wasn't considered. It isn't a well known brand in the UK. Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Use some aluminum rivets and paint them to match with a touch up pen. I've never heard of your adhesive but I'm sceptical. Get back here next year, you may be on to something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koth442 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Polyurethane is some seriously weird stuff. If anything is gonna work, it will be a polyurethane sorta glue. Post a link to that stuff would ya? I'd like to add some to my tool kit. '15 FJ09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlin01 Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 Well after 3K miles including some pretty rough roads on a trip to Wales (in all sorts of weather) the extender is still solid, so the stuff I used seems to have done the trick so far. https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/2-Evo-Stik-Strong-Stuff-Sealant-Filler-Grab-Adhesive-290ml-Cartridge-Clear/2069173131?iid=272467840254&chn=ps Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhchris Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Wow, That glue costs more than the RG extender! I used the plastic rivets (3) to mount mine, but I do like the clean look of your glued unit. I hope it stays on for you. cb 1968 Triumph Bonneville 650 1971 Norton Commando Roadster 2002 Harley 1200 Sportster 2003 Honda ST 1300 2016 FJ 09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Wow, That glue costs more than the RG extender! I used the plastic rivets (3) to mount mine, but I do like the clean look of your glued unit. I hope it stays on for you. cb No kidding! £45 is what? $200 US DOLLARS? I spent $3 on some rivets and 12000 miles later hold fast... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member sterlinggold Posted November 1, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted November 1, 2018 covers interesting plastic glues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koth442 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 No kidding! £45 is what? $200 US DOLLARS? I spent $3 on some rivets and 12000 miles later hold fast...No... £45 is roughly $60 USD at current exchange rate. Granted much more expensive than rivets but nowhere near $200. '15 FJ09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member roadrash83 Posted November 1, 2018 Supporting Member Share Posted November 1, 2018 Take the fender and the extender to an auto body shop, they have all types of adhesives for fixing plastics on cars. They probably won't charge you more than a couple of bucks. He who dies with the most toys wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhchris Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Take the fender and the extender to an auto body shop, they have all types of adhesives for fixing plastics on cars. They probably won't charge you more than a couple of bucks.I was lazy and did not take the fender off the bike when I installed my R&G. Riveted in place! cb 1968 Triumph Bonneville 650 1971 Norton Commando Roadster 2002 Harley 1200 Sportster 2003 Honda ST 1300 2016 FJ 09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 All I want to know at this point "WHEN ARE THEY GOING TO FINISH I-12 IN LOUISIANA?" they're working in a third generation of road workers here. BS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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