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17 Jul 2007 21:45 #157643
by Ozzyzed
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1977 z1000A1
'They say people don't believe in heroes anymore. Well damn them! You and me, Max, we're gonna give them back their heroes'!
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Due to just painting my tank and deciding not to have badges i have just changes my mind!?
Has anyone attached their badges without redrilling holes etc. Have been told to use double sided tape. Any other idea's?
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Has anyone attached their badges without redrilling holes etc. Have been told to use double sided tape. Any other idea's?
Cheers
Melbourne Australia
1977 z1000A1
'They say people don't believe in heroes anymore. Well damn them! You and me, Max, we're gonna give them back their heroes'!
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18 Jul 2007 05:21 - 03 Dec 2008 10:18 #157688
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18 Jul 2007 05:57 #157696
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78 650-C2, Stock engine, Jardine 4-2 Exh., 17-38 sprockets, dyna ignition and coils, coil wiring mod, carb mod.
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I have no idea how it would hold up to the weather but the thicker foam type that 3M makes would probably work better than the thin stuff they use for carpets. If you went around the edge with a clear silicone, using a toothpick to apply it would help too. Or, have you though about using JBWeld or the two part clay type epoxy they use for gas tank repairs? It comes in a roll about the size of a roll of nickels and won't run the way JBWeld does and works just as good. You pull a chunk of the roll and knead it to together with your fingers to mix it to a uniform gray. I cut the mounting plate off a spare carb I had to make a spacer for my single carb modification and plugged the throttle shaft and other holes with it and it works great.
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18 Jul 2007 07:23 #157720
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Tess: 1977 KZ650-C1. VM24, 97.5/15/3rd. Dyna-S. Stock exhaust, coil mod performed, BR7EIX.
Angel: 1982 GPz550. Stock. DR8EIX.
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Yeah, between the weather as The Milkman mentioned, and the inherent spacing you'll get from using thicker tape, I doubt you'll be pleased with the results.
I'd say, gouge out some of your filling, maybe digging under the bracket to get a nice lip (you don't have to get too far in) and use some epoxy to adhere. Seep through your badge holes and under the new lip you made. If you touch up your badge, that'll also give you a nice screwless look to them .
I'd say, gouge out some of your filling, maybe digging under the bracket to get a nice lip (you don't have to get too far in) and use some epoxy to adhere. Seep through your badge holes and under the new lip you made. If you touch up your badge, that'll also give you a nice screwless look to them .
Tess: 1977 KZ650-C1. VM24, 97.5/15/3rd. Dyna-S. Stock exhaust, coil mod performed, BR7EIX.
Angel: 1982 GPz550. Stock. DR8EIX.
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18 Jul 2007 07:58 #157726
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1977 KZ650C1
and the KZ650/KZ750 Conversion
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3M makes trim/molding tape for cars that is 2 sided and about 1/8 inch thick. I have used it in the past with good results. You could probably pick up a roll at Napa.
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18 Jul 2007 11:19 #157758
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Its been some time, but I recall my brother using some stuff called 3M Fast Tack Trim Adhesive to re-attach lighter metal trim pieces to his mustang when he repainted/restored it. Couldn't hurt to read up on it to see if it would work for you.
Unlike the tape mentioned earlier, this is in a tube.
good luck.
Post edited by: rmmech, at: 2007/07/18 14:24
Unlike the tape mentioned earlier, this is in a tube.
good luck.
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19 Jul 2007 05:40 #157897
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1977 KZ650C1
and the KZ650/KZ750 Conversion
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When I got home last night, I actually measured the thickness of the tape. It's 1/16th inch, not 1/8.
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19 Jul 2007 17:03 #158084
by Ozzyzed
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1977 z1000A1
'They say people don't believe in heroes anymore. Well damn them! You and me, Max, we're gonna give them back their heroes'!
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Cheers mate
Melbourne Australia
1977 z1000A1
'They say people don't believe in heroes anymore. Well damn them! You and me, Max, we're gonna give them back their heroes'!
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