Fitting Carbon Frame And Swingarm Protectors

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by tcrofty7, Jun 18, 2021.

  1. Looking for solutions to fit carbon fibre protectors to the swingarm and frame on my RSV4. Looking for adhesive solutions that offer security but if I decide to remove the adhesive will be eaily removable and not damage the chrome.

    Any ideas please???

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  2. cable ties mate
     
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  3. On the brightwork id be concerned they’d move about and bollocks it personally

    perhaps a way around it would be to get helitape or vinyl fitted to the frame and then stick the covers over that ?
     
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  4. And maybe a few number plate double sided sticky pads to create a gap and stop any grit that gets between scouring the alloy?
     
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  5. That is a brilliant suggestion :upyeah: I applied the silicone adhesive supplied with a carbon corner protector and it stuck like the proverbial. A series of small blobs on tape stuck to the frame and swing arm should provide all the adhesion to keep the protector on whilst riding but easy to peel off when you want. Andy
     
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  6. Bath sealant.
     
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  7. I was considering heavy duty velcro from halfords?
     
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  8. That’s not a bad shout either. Andy
     
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  9. @Advikaz you've obviously slept on it mate :upyeah:

    I think the Helitape is a mega idea and that may the way i go. I'd also consider some form of cushion support as suggested by @Jon Wright
     
  10. Indoor use only and i'd be concerned about excessive heat from the engine debonding the adhesive.
     
  11. But it's not a bath ;)
     
  12. That would be too Blue Peter for me mate. Needs to look factory fitted!
     
  13. sorry my inner track bike days coming out there :D

    cable ties and gaffer tape
     
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  14. I did :p

    those covers nearly always have tight spots. So spacing it out will be difficult in my opinion and you’ll still get contact areas.

    helitape or similar would put a barrier in between then bond it on with sealant.

    That would be my method anyway
     
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  15. Erm......have you just put me back in my box o_O

    Not come across it before @Sev and a quick google search on the 3M website stated for indoor use only? Temp ranges were low too? I was worried about the frame fot the heat!! Maybe i'm looking at the wrong thing?

    https://www.3m.co.uk/3M/en_GB/p/d/b40068895/
     
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  16. If that's what I think it is, (like a plastic velco type stuff) I've used it on aircraft too. Anything that sticks to anything that has the 3M name on will be very good, providing the surfaces are correctly prepared as Sev says !

    Just checked on Google & it is the same stuff !!

    But I also like Advikaz's idea with the vinyl :upyeah:
     
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  17. I have no idea what prep i'd need to do tbh.

    Happy to be advised on what to do.
     
  18. @evoboy, could do with some advice please buddy.

    If you see from this thread i'm looking to fit Carbon Fibre protection to the frame and swingarm. As both are chrome i want to protect them from damage. @Advikaz has suggested a wrap and I'd like to know your opinion on this. Would there be enough adhesive strength in the wrap to stick the CF covers onto it with silicone?
     
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