Need suggestion on repairing tether strap for system case

[scottybooj]

I snapped the tether straps from their insertion points on my system cases. I let the bags open with a heavy load in them and they just couldn't take it.

Any input as to how to re-attach? Is there a low-temp way of fusing the two plastics again? Do you need to use industrial adhesives?

Thanks.

[Airman]

I guess the repair is going to depend on how much material was damaged. Is it possible to insert a photo here ? I would guess it's repairable with an adhesive repair or glass re-enforcement.

[cricman]

Try to find an auto repair shop that has someone that can plastic weld (hot gas (air) type). I'm not absolutely certain, but I think that the system cases are abs and/or polyethylene. I've seen some great plastic weld repairs to polyethylene, polypropylene, ABS, and polystyrene. I would also imagine that a welded repair would be significantly stronger than an adhesive based repair on either the lid or bottom piece of the system case.

good luck,

cricman

[DJ Downunder]

Could you just pop-rivet it....?

DJ

[taosports]

Without a photo it's hard to visualize exactly what you need to repair but if it's a matter of fusing plastic together, I'd take the case over to a TAP Plastics store if you have one nearby. They can look at your case and tell you what type of adhesive you need.

[scottybooj]

thanks. I'll snap some photos later today and post.

BTW, what is a TAP plastics store?

[taosports]

BTW, what is a TAP plastics store?

Scott :

They have retail stores throughout California, Not sure about your neck of the woods. here's their website :

http://www.tapplastics.com/

[Airman]

taosports,

Looks like a west coast store. I see they have two stores in my area though if I have a plastics problem.

[jamais]

Here's a modified approach to the problem:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130679

[DJ Downunder]

That's a good idea..but the original problem is that short strap in the upper right in the last pic..the one that stops the lid opening too far..am I right?

DJ

[scottybooj]

yes, dj, you're right. I don't have a problem with the bungees to restrain the inner contents. I have a problem with the tether strap made of nylon webbing that 'snaps' in to the case.

i guess i will have to get the two parts to chemically bond but i don't want to affect the lid underneath and have it deform.

[Airman]

That's a good idea..but the original problem is that short strap in the upper right in the last pic..the one that stops the lid opening too far..am I right?

DJ

You're right. Scotty evidently tore the anchor points for those lid stop straps

[Boxer]

One of mine is broken at the snap connection as well. I've lived with it long enough so I just bought the OEM replacement strap...Big hit on the wallet though. $18

[P_Jensen]

Scotty;
I think you are taking about the mounting tabs on the cases and not the strap. If so the back page of the May 2006 Motorcycle Consumer News has a product review for a product which repairs plastic. The kit consists of Plastex Resin and a activator to create the weld/bond. It also includes a mesh reinforcing cloth to strengthen the joint. The article does not list a web site but does include a mailing and e-mail address.

Hamilton Performance Products
23547 Frair St.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 825-0180
FAX: (818) 712-2088
[email protected]

The review was done by LT Snyder to repair a mounting tab on a fairing, and he says it has held for over a year. The kits cost $11.95 for a small and $26.95 for a standard size in a single color, Good luck.

[scottybooj]

Thanks for the info. I'll give them a call. I precisely did what you described. I sheared the mounting tab right off the inside of the lid.

[priapismic]

Here's a simple solution that requires no plastic repair. Simply drill a small hole in the top mounting, and run some safety wire (I used picture hanging wire) through it. Your broken plastic will never trouble you again.

Here's a pict of my left case after I suffered a similar failure and came up with the drilled hole idea:




Here's a pict of my right case:




Here's what you do at the bottom: wrap the retaining wire in a loop inside the tether rivet:




Simple, No?

[scottybooj]

no.

i sheared the whole damn tab off!

[Airman]

Just on the inside, or did it pull the outside of the case with it ?

[scottybooj]

just the inside. i gotta take a pic and post.