struts and fender wires question
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struts and fender wires question
Hey all. Im doing a tin replacement on my 08 Fatbob, changing all the metal. When I was doing the rear fender, I removed the wires that lead to the tail light that were glued in underneath the fender, it all pulled off easy and was "shrunk" in to the rubber housing so figured that was the only option. What would be the best glue to use to put this back in under the new fender? 2 part epoxy? Any other brands?
My other question is my chrome fender struts are pretty scuffed up from my throwovers riding there, they wont be back on without guards. Can I rattle can (wrinkle black) them, by scuffing the chrome and priming over that? Any ideas, suggestions. I just dont want to do anything that flakes off in 3 weeks. The old throwovers I have wont be on the bike for now.
thanks one and all
naz
My other question is my chrome fender struts are pretty scuffed up from my throwovers riding there, they wont be back on without guards. Can I rattle can (wrinkle black) them, by scuffing the chrome and priming over that? Any ideas, suggestions. I just dont want to do anything that flakes off in 3 weeks. The old throwovers I have wont be on the bike for now.
thanks one and all
naz
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From: Hugoton, Kansas
Oh, one other thing. I did a search on tank removal, I got it all done up to getting the gas gauge out, did a search, some people are cutting off the connector to pull the gas gauge out with the wires, but did a couple posts where there is a tool that can remove the wires from the connector intact. Another person said to use a paperclip, the service manual shows them removed and doesnt show much on how to get them out, those 3 wires are tight in there.
If anyone has used the aformentioned tool, anyone know what its called or have a picture of what this tool might look like?
thanks again
naz
If anyone has used the aformentioned tool, anyone know what its called or have a picture of what this tool might look like?
thanks again
naz
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naz, I think you are asking about glue for the conduit.
I would say - buy a new conduit.
clean fender real good
peel off the (adhesive) protector
press it onto the fender
what connector??
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When I did my tin swap, I bought some heavy duty double sided tape and it has been holding up very well.
Not sure how paint will stick to chrome. If you had the time, I'd get in contact with forum member JRK and ship him the struts for power coating.
For the fuel gauge connection - I found using a very small screwdriver worked well. If you look inside the connector, you'll see a little locking 'tab' that you apply gentle pressure to and slide the pin out of the back.
I know there's a thread in here with pictures, but didn't see in right away with a quick glance.
Not sure how paint will stick to chrome. If you had the time, I'd get in contact with forum member JRK and ship him the struts for power coating.
For the fuel gauge connection - I found using a very small screwdriver worked well. If you look inside the connector, you'll see a little locking 'tab' that you apply gentle pressure to and slide the pin out of the back.
I know there's a thread in here with pictures, but didn't see in right away with a quick glance.
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thank you guys this is helpful stuff i appreciate it. i already made a booboo on the connector (did i just say booboo?). I had a paperclip and also used a very small nail, two of the wires broke, tugged too hard, so looks like ill be buying a new connector (hopefully not a new gause gauge unit altogether). I like the double sided tape idea, rather than buying a whole new conduit.
thanks also on the powder coating guy. we got some of those around here so powder coating may be the way to go then.
thanks also on the powder coating guy. we got some of those around here so powder coating may be the way to go then.
+1 on the double sided tape; works really good if you first peel off the old glue and de-grease the paint & the conduit (using thinner or petrol) before you apply the tape.
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Yes you can paint over chrome but you have to scuff it up real good and de grease it. But if you're going to put throw overs back on the only paint that might hold up is Duplicolor truck bed liner. Another thing you can do is go with a purposely scuffed or (brushed) look on the chrome by using WD40 and a scotch brite pad. And yes powder coating is obviously a better finish and paint or scuffing are obviously cheaper and more do it your self friendly.You can also just leave the covers off for free.
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i wrapped shrink wrap around my inner fender strut (the thin metal deal) then ran my wires through this... after it was all bolted up i used the heat gun and shrinked it all up... came out great! have never had a problme since. way clearner than running it under the tub