Tc D33SH Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 well as its my only transport had to go t college on ma bike,, roads were fine . . . got into college into car park and then bike slipped a bit so i put my foot down . . . foot str8 on ice i did the splits and the bike hit the floor. Broken Indicator - soon fixxed with superglue Broken R/H Mirror -vracked straight around so it wont hold in place any ideas that dont invovle a newone ? small scratches but i got sum touch up paint off the previous owner actualy cried not very happay at all . . . totally gutted did not help having the immature DICKS at college laffing and ripping me all day for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas up - Let's Go! Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Bad luck fella, it happens to us all at some point. I'll bet you've learned a lesson or two though? Take the ripping on the chin, tough words but you're a biker now and made of tougher stuff. Not quite sure what you are saying about the mirror: Broken R/H Mirror -vracked straight around so it wont hold in place any ideas that dont invovle a newone It might be fixable, try loading some pics up - someone on here will have the right answer. you could try the bike breakers ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tc D33SH Posted December 3, 2008 Author Share Posted December 3, 2008 Not quite sure what you are saying about the mirror: Broken R/H Mirror -vracked straight around so it wont hold in place any ideas that dont invovle a newone It might be fixable, try loading some pics up - someone on here will have the right answer. you could try the bike breakers ?? ill get some pics up tomorrow wen its light, its cracked allong where the mirror grips the stem bit so it doesnt hold tight enpough and cant get it in a position to just make it a fixxed position and glue it or summin (as is probably noticable i dont knowmuch about repairs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas up - Let's Go! Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 In the good old days I'd have used some rot-proof line and binded the whole thing (used on many a fishing rod over the yeards), as you apply the binding it tightens it's grip - but I'm only guessing at the break so this may or may not work. You might be able to strip the thing and repair with some epoxy resin - but as you've already admitted to a lack of repair knowledge this might not work either if your prepairation isn't up to scratch There is a bodge it and scarper approach - could you get a jubilee clip around it? Pictures, thats the best bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 as gas up says its happened to most of us for me it was 1969 hit a patch of ice bike went from under me like a fool stayed with it as it slid along going under a bus i broke my leg and the bike was wrote off so take some consolation the damage was minor and you are ok and ignore the dicks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 did not help having the immature DICKS at college laffing and ripping me all day for it That's the point where they usually get decked... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tc D33SH Posted December 3, 2008 Author Share Posted December 3, 2008 as gas up says its happened to most of us for me it was 1969 hit a patch of ice bike went from under me like a fool stayed with it as it slid along going under a bus i broke my leg and the bike was wrote off so take some consolation the damage was minor and you are ok and ignore the dicks owch guess i waslukky to only break mirror PICTURES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Goff Posted December 3, 2008 Moderator Share Posted December 3, 2008 At least you're ok honey, thats the main thing - welcome to our world Right the mirror - can you put it on then glue /tape it up? If you can make do till after winter you might get away with it as it looks like a pretty straightforward crack from the piccies and looks like it might glue together, but i'd get some help to hold it in the right position! I would suggest using JB Weld - that stuff is brilliant and the crack will stay together forever lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted December 3, 2008 Moderator Share Posted December 3, 2008 At least you're ok honey, thats the main thing - welcome to our world Right the mirror - can you put it on then glue /tape it up? If you can make do till after winter you might get away with it as it looks like a pretty straightforward crack from the piccies and looks like it might glue together, but i'd get some help to hold it in the right position! I would suggest using JB Weld - that stuff is brilliant and the crack will stay together forever lol or 5min epoxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlydan Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 There is a bodge it and scarper approach - could you get a jubilee clip around it? Isn't that what black duct tape's for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spraguepsycho1 Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 I have to wonder if pvc sprinkler pipe glue would work to fix that crack. Not sure if they make an ABS specific glue, but they probably do. Might be able to find some in the plumbing section of the hardware store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrislfc88 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 hey try impact adhesive its brill get it at the like of bnq dont cost much put it on both edges of cracks and let dry then press togeather wrap lots of insulating tape round it just to hold it togeather for 24 hrs take off the tape carefully then shud b good as new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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