Fitting a Fenda Extenda - SV650.org

fizzwheel · 02-09-05, 06:16 PM

Hi

Gonna fit a fenda extenda to e.d's K5 tomorrow

We have decided to stick it on rather than drill holes in the mudguard

We're not sure what to use to stick it with, e.d. reckons Araldite but I am not sure if that will do the trick OK, I think araldite might not be flexible enough once its stuck and it'll break off

I am thinking of something like no more nails...

Thoughts comments appreciated

02-09-05, 06:21 PM

Bit of sandpaper to rough up the undersides.. and maybe silicone would do..

02-09-05, 06:28 PM

A few people have used araldite and it's stayed put, but ideally you should use sikaflex. It's absolutely ideal for these jobs. You should be able to get a small tube from a chandlery or anywhere that does marine type equipment. A boat builders might even give you a left over tube if you ask nicely.

02-09-05, 06:46 PM

blue tack, never fails

TRICK

02-09-05, 06:48 PM

there,s only one thing to use and thats "sikaflex" Once thats stuck it never move. it's about £12 a tube,fantastic stuff

northwind · 02-09-05, 09:38 PM

I used Araldite and a year on it's still rock solid. But I did use quite a lot

Sikaflex would definately be better but I couldn't find any when I did it- I think araldite's perfectly up to the task though. Tip when glueing flexible things- use several smaller blobs rather than one big blob- if you use one blob, if it starts to come away at one end it can run right across, while if you use smaller blobs that won't happen.

03-09-05, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ben650

there,s only one thing to use and thats "sikaflex" Once thats stuck it never move. it's about £12 a tube,fantastic stuff

You stole my thunder... Sikaflex221 is awesome stuff

You can buy smaller tubes of the stuff from car repair centres (& alike) for less than the full sleeve (kitchen silicone sealant size,) price of £12

04-09-05, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northwind

I used Araldite and a year on it's still rock solid. But I did use quite a lot

Sikaflex would definately be better but I couldn't find any when I did it- I think araldite's perfectly up to the task though. Tip when glueing flexible things- use several smaller blobs rather than one big blob- if you use one blob, if it starts to come away at one end it can run right across, while if you use smaller blobs that won't happen.

Wish i'd thought of that - mines currently held in place by one massive blob. I hope it doesn't come off when i'm cranked over!

northwind · 04-09-05, 05:55 PM

I wouldn't worry about it myself... It's more good practice than actually important

04-09-05, 08:07 PM

If double sided sticky tape is good enough for Blue Peter then it's good enough for me

02-09-05, 06:16 PM	#1
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Fitting a Fenda Extenda Hi Gonna fit a fenda extenda to e.d's K5 tomorrow We have decided to stick it on rather than drill holes in the mudguard We're not sure what to use to stick it with, e.d. reckons Araldite but I am not sure if that will do the trick OK, I think araldite might not be flexible enough once its stuck and it'll break off I am thinking of something like no more nails... Thoughts comments appreciated __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

02-09-05, 09:38 PM	#6
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	I used Araldite and a year on it's still rock solid. But I did use quite a lot Sikaflex would definately be better but I couldn't find any when I did it- I think araldite's perfectly up to the task though. Tip when glueing flexible things- use several smaller blobs rather than one big blob- if you use one blob, if it starts to come away at one end it can run right across, while if you use smaller blobs that won't happen. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

04-09-05, 05:55 PM	#9
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	I wouldn't worry about it myself... It's more good practice than actually important __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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02-09-05, 06:21 PM	#2
valleyboy Guest Posts: n/a	Bit of sandpaper to rough up the undersides.. and maybe silicone would do..

02-09-05, 06:28 PM	#3
Carsick Guest Posts: n/a	A few people have used araldite and it's stayed put, but ideally you should use sikaflex. It's absolutely ideal for these jobs. You should be able to get a small tube from a chandlery or anywhere that does marine type equipment. A boat builders might even give you a left over tube if you ask nicely.

02-09-05, 06:46 PM	#4
trick Guest Posts: n/a	blue tack, never fails TRICK

02-09-05, 06:48 PM	#5
ben650 Guest Posts: n/a	there,s only one thing to use and thats "sikaflex" Once thats stuck it never move. it's about £12 a tube,fantastic stuff

04-09-05, 08:07 PM	#10
Stig Guest Posts: n/a	If double sided sticky tape is good enough for Blue Peter then it's good enough for me