Broken Pin on Quick Releae Panel

[daltonjl]

Has anyone experienced a broken pin on a quick release panel and if so, is there a fix other than buying a new panel? I was doing my BajaRon Anti-Sway bar install and when replacing the side panel, noticed one pin still stuck in the grommet. I have always been careful about removing these panels due the pins appearing to be easy to break off. The only good that came out of this was the ride I experienced after the install. I am having to re-learn how to ride due to the quick response of the spyder when going into curves now but I love it.

 

[bluestratos]

I repaired pins on other bikes with liquid metal, a two part epoxy. Sand the area around where the pin broke, wash with alcohol, dab some epoxy to stick the pin and build a fillet up around the pin. To mount the pin temperately to get the it lined up I have used medium crazy glue first to located it, then build a fillet up with the epoxy. Let dry for a few days to get good and hard.

 

[daltonjl]

Thanks for your help. I had thought about doing something similar to that but wasn't sure if it would hold. I think i am going to give that a try. Surely beats buying a new one. My dealer quoted me a price of $165.00 just for the panel without the chrome or insulation pads.

 

[Bob Denman]

Well then here's to hoping that your fix holds for a VERY long time... :cheers:
Good Luck! :thumbup: