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FredoTwoWheels · 03-28-2019, 09:32 PM

So here's where we are at. I realized I could just use old fender mounts, which I had two of, and I dont plan to carry too much weight, so just the two should do. I originally mounted it too far forward and it made the seated position way uncomfortable, so I had to move it back. I now have to plug the two extra holes somehow, probably just going to put a short bolt and washer through and call it a day. I'll probably put some heavy books in it and ride for a week or so before I trust my laptop and tools in it, but I'm happy I at least have the option now!

JAWS · 03-28-2019, 09:36 PM

There we go! Looks sturdy

VonWegener · 03-28-2019, 09:42 PM

Simple and effective. Good job Fredo.

HD48FL · 03-28-2019, 09:55 PM

That works, nice job.

TATER · 03-29-2019, 03:31 PM

Whats the story with the tape ?

HD48FL · 03-29-2019, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TATER

Whats the story with the tape ?

Maybe holes and he's trying to keep any potential water out?

Apehanger Hank · 03-29-2019, 06:20 PM

Good job!

FredoTwoWheels · 03-30-2019, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TATER

Whats the story with the tape ?

It's just to cover the first mounting holes I drilled that did not work. I plan to get some short bolts and washers to plug those up with after I test this out for a bit and make sure it will work.

TATER · 03-31-2019, 09:39 AM

I have patched quite a few sportbike fairings together with plastic epoxy.
Find out what type of material the Pelican is made of and match up to that.
Tape is already on one side so flip up the backside and pour into hole. May need to rough up the surface to get epoxy to fuse well.

Might need to countersink each side a bit to form a plug that wont pop out of either side.

TATER · 03-31-2019, 09:43 AM

Copied from pelican website

What adhesives and/or paints can be used on the cases?
Due to the nature of the polypropylene being chemically inert, very little will attack the material. That also means that very few adhesives and paints will adhere satisfactorily. For an adhesive, we have found that 3M’s DP-8005 two-part adhesive works very well with our case material. It has also been reported that “Shoe Goo” works very well. For paint, Krylon has a product out called Fusion that they claim will adhere to polyolefin-based materials like polypropylene.

Yep, poly is a bitch to glue. Good luck. Might give black silicone a shot.

farmall · 03-31-2019, 06:28 PM

Polypropylene welding has been common for decades. My wife used to weld ABS and other sportbike bodywork similarly. Identify your plastic by recycling symbol

https://learn.eartheasy.com/site-fil...30479243-5.jpg

then order appropriate filler rod.

https://www.kingplastic.com/tips-for...hermoplastics/

Practice on scrap first if possible as with any other welding process.

03-28-2019, 09:32 PM	#21
FredoTwoWheels Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: LA Posts: 257	Re: Hard Case Saddlebag on Rigid Frame So here's where we are at. I realized I could just use old fender mounts, which I had two of, and I dont plan to carry too much weight, so just the two should do. I originally mounted it too far forward and it made the seated position way uncomfortable, so I had to move it back. I now have to plug the two extra holes somehow, probably just going to put a short bolt and washer through and call it a day. I'll probably put some heavy books in it and ride for a week or so before I trust my laptop and tools in it, but I'm happy I at least have the option now! Attached Thumbnails __________________ VL SPRING SHIELD WANTED IG: PineboxRecording

03-28-2019, 09:36 PM	#22
JAWS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: la la land Posts: 8,512	Re: Hard Case Saddlebag on Rigid Frame There we go! Looks sturdy __________________ 60% of the time, it works every time...

03-28-2019, 09:42 PM	#23
VonWegener Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Apple Valley Posts: 3,344	Re: Hard Case Saddlebag on Rigid Frame Simple and effective. Good job Fredo. __________________ * Your friendly neighborhood W&W Cycle Germany, Paughco and V-Twin dealer

03-28-2019, 09:55 PM	#24
HD48FL Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 7,762	Re: Hard Case Saddlebag on Rigid Frame That works, nice job. __________________ "No one knows what they don't know." - Govmule84, Wannabe Hipster

03-29-2019, 03:31 PM	#25
TATER Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Austin, Texas YA'LL Posts: 321	Re: Hard Case Saddlebag on Rigid Frame Whats the story with the tape ? __________________ Why dont you ship heads and cylinders in an old helmet ? They might actually survive the gentle and loving handling of UPS/FedX.

03-29-2019, 06:20 PM	#27
Apehanger Hank Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Arkansas and Georgia Posts: 942	Re: Hard Case Saddlebag on Rigid Frame Good job! __________________ The opinions of this person are sought after by rock stars and mental patients all over the world!

03-31-2019, 09:39 AM	#29
TATER Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Austin, Texas YA'LL Posts: 321	Re: Hard Case Saddlebag on Rigid Frame I have patched quite a few sportbike fairings together with plastic epoxy. Find out what type of material the Pelican is made of and match up to that. Tape is already on one side so flip up the backside and pour into hole. May need to rough up the surface to get epoxy to fuse well. Might need to countersink each side a bit to form a plug that wont pop out of either side. __________________ Why dont you ship heads and cylinders in an old helmet ? They might actually survive the gentle and loving handling of UPS/FedX.

03-31-2019, 09:43 AM	#30
TATER Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Austin, Texas YA'LL Posts: 321	Re: Hard Case Saddlebag on Rigid Frame Copied from pelican website What adhesives and/or paints can be used on the cases? Due to the nature of the polypropylene being chemically inert, very little will attack the material. That also means that very few adhesives and paints will adhere satisfactorily. For an adhesive, we have found that 3M’s DP-8005 two-part adhesive works very well with our case material. It has also been reported that “Shoe Goo” works very well. For paint, Krylon has a product out called Fusion that they claim will adhere to polyolefin-based materials like polypropylene. Yep, poly is a bitch to glue. Good luck. Might give black silicone a shot. __________________ Why dont you ship heads and cylinders in an old helmet ? They might actually survive the gentle and loving handling of UPS/FedX.

03-31-2019, 06:28 PM	#31
farmall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Cacklackie Posts: 379	Re: Hard Case Saddlebag on Rigid Frame Polypropylene welding has been common for decades. My wife used to weld ABS and other sportbike bodywork similarly. Identify your plastic by recycling symbol https://learn.eartheasy.com/site-fil...30479243-5.jpg then order appropriate filler rod. https://www.kingplastic.com/tips-for...hermoplastics/ Practice on scrap first if possible as with any other welding process.

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