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Title: side panel broken tab repair
Post by: 5speed on May 10, 2021, 10:02:12 AM
Thought I would share this in case anyone else runs across this.
When I removed the side panels to remove the gas tank, half of the locating tab on one panel fell on the floor.

I repaired it using a piece of an abs handle I got with my garage doors. It was in my "may need that some day" pile.

This pic is of the other tab that wasn't broken. The other one broke just about where the leading edge of the piece I glued on is.
Considering the age of the side panels I thought re enforcing it before it breaks would be a good idea.
I used abs black plastic cement.

(https://i.imgur.com/f2yr0aul.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/v8eFYkpl.jpg)



Title: Re: side panel broken tab repair
Post by: Troyskie on May 11, 2021, 05:30:27 PM
I like the reinforcing idea. Good work.

If you're stuck you can also use PVC solvent cement on ABS. Make sure to prime it first in either case.

Troyskie
Title: Re: side panel broken tab repair
Post by: Sparky84 on May 11, 2021, 10:28:16 PM
I lost my broken bit, so I cut down a 20mm pvc saddle and either screwed or pop riveted it on
Title: Re: side panel broken tab repair
Post by: 5speed on May 12, 2021, 07:15:48 AM
 :morning1:
Quote from: Sparky84 on May 11, 2021, 10:28:16 PM
I lost my broken bit, so I cut down a 20mm pvc saddle and either screwed or pop riveted it on
nice work around.