Trim Pieces Came Off

01Nomad1500 · 06-08-2017, 10:50 AM

Two of the small trim pieces on my saddle bag door have come off. They are just small strips of aluminum. What would be the best way to reattach them? It appears that they were glued on originally.

Thanks,

Gary

recumbentbob · 06-08-2017, 11:12 AM

Contact cement, follow directions on package.

01Nomad1500 · 06-08-2017, 11:29 AM

Thanks! I'll pick some up. Where do you usually get it?

Navigator · 06-08-2017, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 01Nomad1500

Thanks! I'll pick some up. Where do you usually get it?

You're kidding, right? Hardware store, craft store, big box grocery store with hardware department. Many places carry it. With contact cement you brush it on both the item to be glued and the spot on which it is going. Wait whatever amount of time is on the can or tube and then carefully align and stick the piece on.

01Nomad1500 · 06-08-2017, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Navigator

You're kidding, right? Hardware store, craft store, big box grocery store with hardware department. Many places carry it. With contact cement you brush it on both the item to be glued and the spot on which it is going. Wait whatever amount of time is on the can or tube and then carefully align and stick the piece on.

Gonna make fun of me because I asked where to get it?!? I'd never heard of contact cement until today. Wasn't sure whether it was a specialty adhesive and thus had to be purchased somewhere specific.

DragonLady58 · 06-08-2017, 11:37 PM

Well, we have to amuse ourselves somehow....we rib folks from time to time....
Yep, contact cement or if you feel up to the challenge, that 3M stuff that will make you cuss masterfully, the doublesided tape. Cement looks better though if done right....

01Nomad1500 · 06-09-2017, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DragonLady58

Well, we have to amuse ourselves somehow....we rib folks from time to time....

Yeah, I might have been a little tired and grumpy when I read and replied. 😊

The 3M tape I have is pretty thick and wouldn't look right. Guess I'll get some contact cement and have a go at it. Shouldn't be too bad if I remove the saddle bag and lay it on its side.

**Top Cat** · 06-09-2017, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 01Nomad1500

Gonna make fun of me because I asked where to get it?!? I'd never heard of contact cement until today. Wasn't sure whether it was a specialty adhesive and thus had to be purchased somewhere specific.

We only bust on people we like and can take it. So if you get busted on again you will be fine.
If you never get busted on again, well, you know what that means

Tortuga · 06-09-2017, 09:36 PM

I've seen two bikes where the owners removed the factory strips and replaced them with"chrome" body molding tape. I kind of liked the look. Any large auto parts store should have it.

01Nomad1500 · 06-09-2017, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

We only bust on people we like and can take it. So if you get busted on again you will be fine.
If you never get busted on again, well, you know what that means

😊

Obviously I took it the wrong way. I apologize!

01Nomad1500 · 06-09-2017, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tortuga

I've seen two bikes where the owners removed the factory strips and replaced them with"chrome" body molding tape. I kind of liked the look. Any large auto parts store should have it.

Interesting. I haven't had a chance to take a good look at it. I suspect it won't be that bad.

DragonLady58 · 06-10-2017, 01:58 AM

I know some of us just remove them. They also have the thin ss ones with the good 3M tape on the back that you can cut to length, that look really well....from your better automotive stores.
OR, you use these, cut to length as needed, dress up the ends with chrome paint....
http://www.autoamenity.com/Body-Mold...e-Molding2.htm

**Top Cat** · 06-10-2017, 11:14 AM

My opinion,and we all know what that's worth

, Just remove all the saddlebag trim pieces and clean up the glue. Looks much better than a bunch of cheap looking chrome strips. Yes I am talking about the OEM strips.

**MAS Tequila** · 06-10-2017, 04:16 PM

Here are my Nomad with strip removed and my MeanStreak with the strips removes and the recesses filled.

Monkeyman · 06-10-2017, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

We only bust on people we like and can take it. So if you get busted on again you will be fine.
If you never get busted on again, well, you know what that means

That he's a new member of the Top Cat club??

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DragonLady58 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Somewhere South of Alaska.... Posts: 2,351	Well, we have to amuse ourselves somehow....we rib folks from time to time.... Yep, contact cement or if you feel up to the challenge, that 3M stuff that will make you cuss masterfully, the doublesided tape. Cement looks better though if done right.... __________________ --------------------- Don't start no schit, there won't be no schit.... My Sarcasm is directly proportional to the amount of Stupidity involved --------------------- VBA#03239 VROC#37400 VRA --------------------- 2014 Vaquero 2001 Nomad FI 2003 Street Glide (sold) 1500 Meanie, fresh rebuild (sold) 90s BUBF Bobber (sold) 2001 UltraCycle FatPounder (Sold) 1975 HD ElectraGlide (Sold) 1982 Kawasaki Z1 Chopper (Sold) Suck It Up & Ride! Last edited by DragonLady58; 06-08-2017 at 11:39 PM.
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DragonLady58 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Somewhere South of Alaska.... Posts: 2,351	I know some of us just remove them. They also have the thin ss ones with the good 3M tape on the back that you can cut to length, that look really well....from your better automotive stores. OR, you use these, cut to length as needed, dress up the ends with chrome paint.... http://www.autoamenity.com/Body-Mold...e-Molding2.htm __________________ --------------------- Don't start no schit, there won't be no schit.... My Sarcasm is directly proportional to the amount of Stupidity involved --------------------- VBA#03239 VROC#37400 VRA --------------------- 2014 Vaquero 2001 Nomad FI 2003 Street Glide (sold) 1500 Meanie, fresh rebuild (sold) 90s BUBF Bobber (sold) 2001 UltraCycle FatPounder (Sold) 1975 HD ElectraGlide (Sold) 1982 Kawasaki Z1 Chopper (Sold) Suck It Up & Ride! Last edited by DragonLady58; 06-10-2017 at 02:16 AM.
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Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	My opinion,and we all know what that's worth , Just remove all the saddlebag trim pieces and clean up the glue. Looks much better than a bunch of cheap looking chrome strips. Yes I am talking about the OEM strips. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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Tortuga Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Sahuarita, AZ Posts: 559	I've seen two bikes where the owners removed the factory strips and replaced them with"chrome" body molding tape. I kind of liked the look. Any large auto parts store should have it.
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