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Old Feb 9, 2021 | 08:02 PM
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Default Saddle Bag Tether Strap Repair ????
Hey forum touring experts. The title says it all here. I have a 2005 Electra Glide with the factory hard bags. This afternoon while getting out my air shock pump the tether strap posts broke from the top on my left side bag. This looks like 2 plastic like legs (2-3 inches long) guessing here that were mounted/moulded into the top inside lid. Broke perfectly flush. What is the best route for this repair? To run a bit longer screws back into the area, I'm afraid of going through the lid. Glue them back ??? Afraid they would not hold up. HELP !!!! Thanks all for your ideas here. You guys are great !!!!!!
 
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Old Feb 9, 2021 | 08:33 PM
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Any chance you could provide a pic?
 
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Any chance you could provide a pic?
Hello. Yes Sir. Let me go and take a few for you. Appreciate you taking a look. Give me 5 or so minutes.
 
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Here are a few pictures of my issue. Old guy here and my picture taking pictures are not the greatest. LOL. Thanks again.
 
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I am pretty sure that the bags are ABS plastic. If so ABS pipe cement from the hardware store will be the best glue for it. That type of glue actualy melts the plastic to make both parts melt into each other. The same way PVC works on plastic pipe just a different plastic.
 
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I am pretty sure that the bags are ABS plastic. If so ABS pipe cement from the hardware store will be the best glue for it. That type of glue actualy melts the plastic to make both parts melt into each other. The same way PVC works on plastic pipe just a different plastic.

Thanks. I actually never thought of that. Appreciate the follow up.
 
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I d go with the pvc cement attempt as well. Try the cvpvc cement , orange. It’s a one step application. Much better than the two step primer then cement type. Usually will grab hold in about 15 to 20 seconds if it’s going to bite on at all. Make sure the surfaces are clean as possible. From your pics it appears there’s a glue residue. I think I’d try to remove that leaving clean smooth surfaces.
 
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I d go with the pvc cement attempt as well. Try the cvpvc cement , orange. It’s a one step application. Much better than the two step primer then cement type. Usually will grab hold in about 15 to 20 seconds if it’s going to bite on at all. Make sure the surfaces are clean as possible. From your pics it appears there’s a glue residue. I think I’d try to remove that leaving clean smooth surfaces.
Well thanks very much here for your insight. That's 2 thumbs up for the cement process. I will get the orange and give it a try after a good cleaning. If it sets properly and feels strong a little black paint touch up with a artists brush and I'm back in business. THANKS !!!!
 
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Wonder if this GORILLA CEMENT would even be better. I have had very good luck with there products. But then again, Oatey has been around forever. Probably a toss up.

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Far as I know, pvc cement/glue will not work on abs plastic.
 
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