Chch Weds Maintenance Evenings 2010

[bkker]

all assumes you're sanding back the FG to paint, but maybe not if it's all hidden?)

True, I could perhaps get away with only doing the inside.

Also - haven't done any FG but would guess it's like normal body-bog when it comes down to it - it's a glue, if you put glue over an unstable/weak layer (the paint!) with nothing to "key" to then eventually they'll separate. Would also guess that epoxy on some plastics will never be strong; you might be up for checking if wiring (drill holes & recessing channels into **outside** of the panel, spanning the crack, so you can run wires to lace-up the crack - tight on the dressy side, so they can go in under the bog/filler, loose on the back so the epoxy can have something to set around) ... all depends on the panel in question!! (And you could end up making it too strong and getting stress elsewhere, who knows).

Great idea! dunno how much of it will show through, it'll be hard to completely cover threads on the outside.

Might have some generic info on it, are you along on Weds?

Wasn't able to make it this week (or last week for that matter), but I plan on coming to the next one.

Max

Extra: try Google "fibreglass diy repair"

http://www.diy-fiberglass-repair.com...iberglass.html - good safety tips
http://www.sportrider.com/suspension...air/index.html
(but http://www.sportrider.com/tech/146_0204_body/ is very comprehensive on repairing plastic ABS covers!!)

Thanks for all the great advice!

[KiwiPhoenix]

Thanks Flip for letting me ride pillion (is it still called this when it's the side car??) in the side car!!

Nice pics Gloplg!

[maxf]

... it'll be hard to completely cover threads on the outside.

That's why you countersink them into slots on the "trim" side, so your body filler can cover them... diagrams & finger puppets on Weds night??

[grusomhat]

Finally worked out today why my bike has been making a god awful crunching noise and yet having no problems running or changing gears. Bloody chain is loose, really loose. I'll give the bike a wash this week and come along Wednesday. Are there tools available for such a simple task or will I need to bring some? which I don't have.

[Spuds1234]

Pretty sure we can find you a spanner or two. Maybe even a socket.

Turn up on Wednesday night and dont be afraid to get your hands dirty and we will have your bike going better than new in no time.

[Peeteey]

seems there is a few peeps want a go! I'm also in line for a turn!

Me too! I've never been in a sidecar. I've broken one but never ridden in one ...

[Peeteey]

Hey Spuds, I've finally got the forks repaired on the Kat, now I just need to put her all back together and hope that worn bearing noise I heard was just my imagination!

Love the avatar by the way. "More Cowbell!"

[Dave-]

wont be along tonight chaps, physics, light and waves n all that, ya know?

[phoenixgtr]

Nor will I it seems

[Retroqueen]

Matt and I will be along tonight....... No indicators and a busted headlight arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh see you there

[kerryhare]

I wont be there either, i will be tucked up in bed with my box of tissues. Have fun. JM will be there.

[BADGRL]

Wuh oh! what have you done now Retroqueen?! rofl. I so need to pop down one night, will have to bring the ol' girl for a spin! lol... no laughing

[maxf]

Matt and I will be along tonight....... No indicators and a busted headlight arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh see you there

Did you get it fixed? If not, give me a shout - can do the electronics hacky thingy at home if you want to drop around for a while...

[maxf]

OK - good night until all youse guys that know where the F&C shop are sod off so fast all of us "lost buggers" are left...

So - for the record - where is the chippie?

[fireliv]

OK - good night until all youse guys that know where the F&C shop are sod off so fast all of us "lost buggers" are left...

So - for the record - where is the chippie?

Its in Sol Square- You access it off a alley way on Mancester street- Just past the Litchfield street/mancester street intersection. Can park bikes right outside off that alley way.