Ever seen a bag failure like this?

[Jetpilot5]

I'll check into the ABS cement idea. It's going to be very difficult to get the parts lined up perfect without having access to the back side. Thanks!

 

[bluejag]

I'll check into the ABS cement idea. It's going to be very difficult to get the parts lined up perfect without having access to the back side. Thanks!

JP there is also a product that we use called Rapid Repair at is a two part ABS repair that has a ABS powder (like Silver Spirit mentioned) in the kit you actually MAKE new plastic it works really well and very strong good luck JAG

 

[TomInPA]

That should work well for you. The ABS cement has been tough enough to hold a mounting tab on one of my dash panels together, and I have used it to repair significant damage on a previous bike saddlebag. It's much better than to use a dissimilar material like epoxy, and it happens to be black. You can buy it for a couple bucks at any hardware store.

 

[PhilJet09]

I used this on a cracked piece of fairing about 8,000 miles ago and it's still holding fine.

https://www.permatex.com/products/automotive/adhesives_sealants/epoxies/Permatex_PermaPoxy_5_Minute_Plastic_Weld.htm

It might be kinda tough working it into that crack though.

 

[Jetpilot5]

Is RapidFix what you mean? Couldn't find anything called Rapid Repair.

https://www.buyrapidfix.com/BuyRapidFix.com/More_RapidFix_Fixes.html#0

Looking around online I see there are also quite a few plastic repair kits available. I may look into those too.

 

[blrfjr]

If you know anybody in auto body repair you could get some advice from them. After the bag is repaired I would e careful not to put much tension on the straps in the case ( the ones that criss-cross). It looks like a stress fracture to me to. And prolonged tension on that strap could cause it to crack like that. I dont think you need a new one, Im sure that one can be repaired. Might have to go easy on the tension tho.

 

[bluesdog]

This is the epoxy I've used to repair ABS fairings --

I think it's similar to the permatex product mentioned by PhilJet09

It sets up really fast! also the consistency is quite thick, so I don't recommend it for close fitting cracks. It's really strong, tho', and the addition of fiberglass makes the repair actually better than original.

Similar materials are used to repair canoes and kayaks.

The 'water thin' methylene chloride is applied to parts already held in place, so there only a hairline crack remains visible. It is applied using a needle tube applicator,

and the thin solvent is drawn into the repair area via capillary action. The parts are held together for a few minutes, allowing the plastic to momentarily dissolve, then bond as the solvent flashes off. For wider cracks that cannot be forced together, I've made a medium-body glue consisting of ABS plastic shavings or sawdust obtained using a rotary rasp on some scrap ABS plumbing pipe, dissolved in either acetone or methylene chloride.

In my experience acetone-based bonds are not as strong as those made using the methylene chloride, which creates a bond nearly as strong as the undamaged areas.

All or most of these chemicals and kits can be quite hazardous: flammable and toxic. Please be careful!

 

[steve'o']

I just repaired a bag with a combo of contact/abs cement and the epoxy plastic weld. It was the part of the lid where the latch strap attaches, once the abs is cured I will throw a bit of paint on it just for appearance purposes.

 

[Jetpilot5]

Fixed! Motiontwoofmn was kind enough to make me a very good deal on a left side bag that had a rashed lid but was otherwise in good shape. I just finished swapping the lid over and it looks like new again, and all for not much more than the cost of a plastic repair kit. A big :thumbsupsmileyanim: to motiontwoofmn and all here who gave advice. I saved the cracked inner for parts and I might try a repair on it over the winter when there's no riding to do but for now I'm back in business. :smilingsmiley:

 

[BikerGeek99]

I was cleaning the edges of the saddlebags with a paint brush when I discovered the crack.

What the?!?

:blink:

Paint brush?!?

Hell, man. You really need to get out for a road trip. You have wayyyy too much time on your hands if you're cleaning **** with a paint brush.

 

[Jetpilot5]

I had already finished with the Q-Tips. You should see my bike when I really get serious. :agent:

There are times when I'm on call and don't have to be in the office but can't really go out for a ride either. Cleaning is bike related.

 

[wheatonFJR]

Speaking of bag failures, back in the 60s, a 13 yo friend was using his Schwinn Fastback to jump a ramp...landed wrong and crushed his left testicle and had to have it surgically removed...what was left of it.

The guy ended up having 6 kids.

He taught me to ride using his lime green CL 360.

 

[RPrice]

Well, since you bought the bike used you have no way of knowing what might have happened to that bag before it was yours.

My guess is the previous owner carried cinder blocks in there.

Or 18 packs of beer (you have to take one beer out of the box for it to fit).

 

[TomInPA]

Speaking of bag failures, back in the 60s, a 13 yo friend was using his Schwinn Fastback to jump a ramp...landed wrong and crushed his left testicle and had to have it surgically removed...what was left of it.

The guy ended up having 6 kids.

He taught me to ride using his lime green CL 360.

Now that's the kind of thread hijack that legends are made of. :yahoo: