Lateral Side Panel Broken

[Dragonfly]

I just knew it was going to happen sooner than later, the hook on the side panel broke off and no amount of super glue was going to fix that. A new Panel is $150.00 but thanks to Bob Denman for pointing me towards Big Bike Parts Inc. I ordered a pack of plastic rivets and for less than 10 bucks fixed loose panel. :yes::yes::bowdown:

Need to mention though that drilled the hole by hand, with a sharp drill bit I turned the bit with my hand then finished with a rat tail file

 

[Highwayman2013]

I put some Velcro between the two panels at the top.

 

[Pampurrs]

I just knew it was going to happen sooner than later, the hook on the side panel broke off and no amount of super glue was going to fix that. A new Panel is $150.00 but thanks to Bob Denman for pointing me towards Big Bike Parts Inc. I ordered a pack of plastic rivets and for less than 10 bucks fixed loose panel. :yes::yes::bowdown:

Need to mention though that drilled the hole by hand, with a sharp drill bit I turned the bit with my hand then finished with a rat tail file

That's good information to file away for future reference. Hopefully I won't need it.

Just out of curiousity, do you know what caused it to break?

Pam

 

[Dragonfly]

That's good information to file away for future reference. Hopefully I won't need it.

Just out of curiousity, do you know what caused it to break?

Pam

Yes, me pulling to hard on the rear part of the panel

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: But on the bright side; at least there's no mystery as to the cause...
:congrats: on your innovative repair! :clap: :firstplace:

 

[Buggy]

I did the same thing with one of the attachments at the front of the same panel. I was able to use a plastic epoxy to reattach it and filet around the piece. It has worked so far. Good to know there is another option.