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[eddiebmauri]

One of the plastic pegs that attaches the right-side radiator shroud has cracked. Is this common on KLR's, I mean, for the plastic attachment pegs on the radiator shroud to break? I have an 03'. And, has anyone had success in Super Gluing the peg back in place? Or used any other type of plastic adhesive to reattach a radiator shroud peg? Thanks! Eddie (03' KLR650 - "la poderosa")

[teamster1997]

Yeah, I epoxied mine back on and it has withstood a lot since. I broke mine being stupid a long time ago......Use some plastic epoxy or similar material and it should work for you. Tim, in Shelton.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "eddiebmauri" wrote: > > One of the plastic pegs that attaches the right-side radiator shroud > has cracked. Is this common on KLR's, I mean, for the plastic > attachment pegs on the radiator shroud to break? I have an 03'. And, > has anyone had success in Super Gluing the peg back in place? Or used > any other type of plastic adhesive to reattach a radiator shroud peg? > Thanks! > > Eddie (03' KLR650 - "la poderosa") >

[Jeff Saline]

On Sat, 08 Mar 2008 14:42:44 -0000 "eddiebmauri" writes:

> One of the plastic pegs that attaches the right-side radiator shroud > has cracked. Is this common on KLR's, I mean, for the plastic > attachment pegs on the radiator shroud to break? I have an 03'. > And, > has anyone had success in Super Gluing the peg back in place? Or > used > any other type of plastic adhesive to reattach a radiator shroud > peg? > Thanks! > > Eddie (03' KLR650 - "la poderosa")

<><><><><><><><><> <><><><><><><><><> Eddie, I've got a broken peg on my 03 right shroud too. I always have tank panniers attached so they hold the shroud in place. I also broke the flat tabs in the front of the shroud on both sides. I replaced those with little aluminum "L" brackets I made. I pop riveted them to the shrouds. They hold up well. I think I remember Mike Frederick fixing his shroud pegs in 2004 using a long bolt/nut combination along with a plastic piece for mounting a part on a toilet. I'd have to take a look in a hardware store to see what part it was as I just don't remember. But what I do remember is it popped right into the rubber grommet on the tank and held like it was suppose to. The rounded bolt head kind of blends in with the shroud graphics so it's not very noticeable. Please let the list know what you come up with for a fix. I'll probably fix mine since I'm in there right now. But it's pretty low priority for me right now. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT

[Tumu Rock]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "eddiebmauri" wrote:

> > One of the plastic pegs that attaches the right-side radiator shroud > has cracked. Is this common on KLR's, I mean, for the plastic > attachment pegs on the radiator shroud to break? I have an 03'. And, > has anyone had success in Super Gluing the peg back in place? Or used > any other type of plastic adhesive to reattach a radiator shroud peg? > Thanks! > > Eddie (03' KLR650 - "la poderosa") >

I care less about appearance, and abide the theory that the moment I fix something cosmetic I will break it again, so went with zip ties. da Vermonster

[Spike55]

Eddie: My left shroud (radiator side) is the one that takes a beating. That peg broke off in a wreck with a BMW F650GS last summer (long story ). I cut a piece of dowel rod that was the proper diameter to fit in the "U" channel of the plastic peg. I then placed it in the "U" channel and cross drilled it from side to side (plastic / dowel / plastic). I then lathered the dowel rod up with a 2-part epoxy, placed it in the "U" channel and then laced brass wire (right diameter I had for the job and pliable) through all of those cross-drilled holes. After it cured, I cut the dowel to be level with broken-off plastic peg. Then drilled a pilot hole in the end and then ran a sheet metal (w/ washer) through the shroud into the dowel pilot hole. Peg fixed. Don R100, A6F --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "eddiebmauri" wrote:

> > One of the plastic pegs that attaches the right-side radiator shroud > has cracked. Is this common on KLR's, I mean, for the plastic > attachment pegs on the radiator shroud to break? I have an 03'. And, > has anyone had success in Super Gluing the peg back in place? Or used > any other type of plastic adhesive to reattach a radiator shroud peg? > Thanks! > > Eddie (03' KLR650 - "la poderosa") >

[Ed Chait]

----- Original Message ----- From: "eddiebmauri" To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 6:42 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Broken Shroud Peg - Common? One of the plastic pegs that attaches the right-side radiator shroud has cracked. Is this common on KLR's, I mean, for the plastic attachment pegs on the radiator shroud to break? I have an 03'. And, has anyone had success in Super Gluing the peg back in place? Or used any other type of plastic adhesive to reattach a radiator shroud peg? Thanks! Eddie (03' KLR650 - "la poderosa") ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I had a broken one and used baking soda and crazy glue to glue it back on. Has held up very well. First, sprinkle the baking soda carefully until you build up a nice bead of it. You can use a teaspoon to help apply and position it. Then hit it with the crazy glue and it will set up like cement. ed A17

[Greg May]

Hi Ed, I ran across the fix with the crazy glue and baking soda many years ago and it like you said is an excellent fix, but from experience, mine and probably yours as well make sure you have some kind of small fan or something blowing across the part you are glueing, away from you because whatever kind of gas is given off when you mix the crazy glue and baking soda is definitely not good...have a great day.....Greg Ed Chait wrote:

----- Original Message ----- From: "eddiebmauri" To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 6:42 AM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Broken Shroud Peg - Common? One of the plastic pegs that attaches the right-side radiator shroud has cracked. Is this common on KLR's, I mean, for the plastic attachment pegs on the radiator shroud to break? I have an 03'. And, has anyone had success in Super Gluing the peg back in place? Or used any other type of plastic adhesive to reattach a radiator shroud peg? Thanks! Eddie (03' KLR650 - "la poderosa") ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I had a broken one and used baking soda and crazy glue to glue it back on. Has held up very well. First, sprinkle the baking soda carefully until you build up a nice bead of it. You can use a teaspoon to help apply and position it. Then hit it with the crazy glue and it will set up like cement. ed A17 --------------------------------- Be smarter than spam. See how smart SpamGuard is at giving junk email the boot with the All-new Yahoo! Mail [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Ed Chait]

----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg May" To: "Ed Chait" ; DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com>; "eddiebmauri" Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 3:15 AM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Broken Shroud Peg - Common? > Hi Ed, I ran across the fix with the crazy glue and baking soda many years > ago and it like you said is an excellent fix, but from experience, mine > and probably yours as well make sure you have some kind of small fan or > something blowing across the part you are glueing, away from you because > whatever kind of gas is given off when you mix the crazy glue and baking > soda is definitely not good...have a great day.....Greg > As a matter of fact, it's cyanide gas and definitely not good for you, but the amount released when doing a repair such as to a single broken shroud peg is pretty small. I still think your suggestion of using a fan is a good one, and it's also a good idea to do it outside. ed A17

[Jacobus De Bruyn]

We are definitely on the same wavelength here, zip ties, or pieces of wire get it all together again. No more worries about cosmetics with a fueltank that has been re-remended with epoxy stuff. The bike is dirty and muddy most of the time anyhow, so it hardly shows. Jacostarica. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ

[mikeypep]

Yes it is common. I drilled throuth mine and put a small screw and nut through the center. Its in its 3rd year now. Works great. By the way, I tried PC7. It doesn't stick to KLR plastic.