Windshield Rubber

[RossKean]

The rubber gasket thing that lines the slots of the windshield retract mechanism is known to be problematic. The double-sided tape that Yamaha uses to stick the rubber down does not last. I have my nose fairing off to deal with some other issues and as the nose cone was removed, the rubber was evidently no longer attached. The tape was still stuck firmly to the plastic but had completely detached from the rubber. Some have just removed the gasket but I would like to re-install it with a good probability of success.

Recommendations? I need to find a product that will work and last for more than a few weeks. I also need something that I can get locally (i.e. tomorrow). Anyone had any luck using weatherstripping adhesive (for cars) or something like automotive trim tape? I did a search but didn't really come across any magic bullet for this problem.

Ross

 

[garyahouse]

Not sure if this will help, but I was struggling with reattaching a rubber "Yamaha" logo/bumper to my pannier lid. The Yammie factory glue didn't stick too well to the rubber. My solution: contact cement. The stuff develops an incredible grip on rubber and plastic. I cleaned them with enamel reducer (happened to have some around), brushed the contact cement on both surfaces, let it dry, stuck em together, and that's all folks. Been on there tight for over a year now. Hope that helps.

Gary

 

[RossKean]

Not sure if this will help, but I was struggling with reattaching a rubber "Yamaha" logo/bumper to my pannier lid. The Yammie factory glue didn't stick too well to the rubber. My solution: contact cement. The stuff develops an incredible grip on rubber and plastic. I cleaned them with enamel reducer (happened to have some around), brushed it on both surfaces, let it dry, stuck em together, and that's all folks. Been on there right for over a year now. Hope that helps.

Gary

Gary

What variety of contact cement did you use? Whatever is used in this application has to remain flexible if its going to last. Contact cement is generally pretty good in that regard.

 

[garyahouse]

Not sure if this will help, but I was struggling with reattaching a rubber "Yamaha" logo/bumper to my pannier lid. The Yammie factory glue didn't stick too well to the rubber. My solution: contact cement. The stuff develops an incredible grip on rubber and plastic. I cleaned them with enamel reducer (happened to have some around), brushed it on both surfaces, let it dry, stuck em together, and that's all folks. Been on there right for over a year now. Hope that helps.

Gary

Gary

What variety of contact cement did you use? Whatever is used in this application has to remain flexible if its going to last. Contact cement is generally pretty good in that regard.

I used Permatex Contact Cement. Pretty sure I got it at Advanced Auto down at the corner. Nothing better for bonding rubber that I know of. It bonds just about everything.

Gary

 

[Fred W]

Ross,

I would consider using the same stuff that I recently used to stick my saddle bag lid back on when it flopped open on me:

3M pressure sensitive acrylic foam tape. If you prepare the two surfaces properly, and remove all traces of grease first, the stuff sticks tenaciously and will not come undone again. Youcan buy it in various widths at most any auto supply store.

 

[RossKean]

Ross,

I would consider using the same stuff that I recently used to stick my saddle bag lid back on when it flopped open on me:

3M pressure sensitive acrylic foam tape. If you prepare the two surfaces properly, and remove all traces of grease first, the stuff sticks tenaciously and will not come undone again. Youcan buy it in various widths at most any auto supply store.

Fred

What variety/thickness did you use? From your link, it seems that they make a bunch of different ones. I suspect that the choices at the local places will be limited so I'll go with whatever I can find.

If I don't have any luck finding it, I may try the contact cement or weatherstrip adhesive. I've used it for other applications and it sticks very well (but is messy to use).

 

[BkrK12]

Ross,

As a last resort, you can just remove it. Mine has been gone for two years and the bike doesn't seem to be the worse for wear. With the nose cone off, it'll be easier to work on and is worth a try to reattach. If it comes loose again, an Exacto knife allows you to remove it through the plastic - without having to disassmeble again. Be careful with the two sided tape. I think it might be too thick and may create some clearance problems.

Dan

 

[RossKean]

Ross,

As a last resort, you can just remove it. Mine has been gone for two years and the bike doesn't seem to be the worse for wear. With the nose cone off, it'll be easier to work on and is worth a try to reattach. If it comes loose again, an Exacto knife allows you to remove it through the plastic - without having to disassmeble again. Be careful with the two sided tape. I think it might be too thick and may create some clearance problems.

Dan

I got it installed. The nose was off anyway but it took almost 3 hours to remove the old tape, clean everything up and re-install the gasket. I don't think it is aligned perfectly and may need a trim to reduce the resistance to movement toward the bottom. I ended out using the 3M trim mounting tape. Will see if it holds up!

Ross

 

[Fred W]

I ended out using the 3M trim mounting tape. Will see if it holds up!

I'd bet it will (hold up fine). If it can hold my side bag lid on, it sure should be able to hold a little flap of rubber thingee on OK.

 

[Bounce]

I've not seen anyone recommend Gorilla Snot yet. Good stuff. I think it's called 3M gasket adhesive.

https://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=1055

The original yellow was where it got its nickname.

 

[Fred W]

This stuff?

Seems like it's probably similar to what they originally used. Probably a good choice.

 

[MNFJR Pilot]

I've not seen anyone recommend Gorilla Snot yet. Good stuff. I think it's called 3M gasket adhesive.

https://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=1055

The original yellow was where it got its nickname.

+1 on the Gorilla Snot, works great!

 

[harper]

I know this is an old topic but what does this gasket actually do? It can't seal that well on the rectangular sliding surface that drives the windscreen carrier. Even if it is in perfect shape it will allow entry of hose water when washing the bike or persistent rain or dust when riding. The outer, right side of mine (Gen2 2006) is so loose it's starting to snag on the mechanism and get jammed in the nose slot. How many people other than BkrK12 have completely removed this gasket? What is the downside to removing it entirely?

 

[Fred W]

You are right. It doesn't do much.

When mine started coming loose on my 1st Gen, I just pulled it off and put it with the other useless stuff I had pulled off the bike (PAIR system. etc.)