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These guys (the supplier I'll be using) advise to use this resin. Is specially designed for flexible materials https://www.ecfibreglasssupplies.co.uk/product/650-k-g-flex-epoxy-repair-kit Forgot to mention, I'll be doing 2 layers of carbon. the G-Flex will be just on the first one and normal resin from there.

Hi @husoi that does seem to weld really well, can I ask what heat source you used for that? Cheers Ian Believe it or not I'm using the very first 30W soldering iron I ever bought when I was 14, 44 years ago The end bit should be a bit wider but once you get used to it it works fine. Ideally plastic welding should be done with a air gun with a dedicated end, usually less than 5mm diameter. But I've no intention in spending money one one that I would be using once in a while. These tools, proper ones would cost around £150 upwards. Using the soldering iron you just need to make sure you don't overheat the plastic and burn it, hence the low power being ideal.

Up date from yesterday Wasn't going to do it but then I thought that would be best practice and would make things easier on the long run to weld the parts together so it stays in place. Started with the base and will be doing the same with the cover. I'm glad I didn't throw the cut bits, the ABS is excellent and makes welding really easy. I Think I'll be keeping it just in case I need to do some repairs

Viagra is a very hard market

You will need to take the bolt out for sure regardless you repair/rebuild or fit a new one. Before you go any further remove the small bolt on the top near the end of the arm, you should have another one on the bottom. Then take the axle out and you should be able to remove the chain extender. You could have it repaired. For that you would cut the bolt near the axle ring and weld a new one to it then reassemble the whole thing. If you're not confident enough you will need to get a new part and replace it.

Getting there... Finished the fixing stripes, added the Honda wings and now doing the knee pads. Next will be the fuel cap opening, try to find some hooks for the sides to hold it to the tank and the zip and anchor for the tank bag. This was never about saving money but to have a use for the time in lockdown and to have a unique tank cover. Total cost: £120 materials (approx.) and around £500 in labour and treatments

So today the adventure begins I decided to make the trailer 80 cm wide, this because the bike is 82 cm wide on the panniers. While still deciding which process to use for the carbon fibre reinforcement I started the works on the trailer. Because I want the wheels to run inside the box maximising the storage space I will be building the frame after I have the box done. The process started with marking the centre of the base in 3 points, then mark the 9cm each side for the 18 cm needed. For that U used a CD marker as they are great to write on plastic and a string I have wondering around. Marking the centre Cutting lines Cutting lines cutting lines After cutting the base I made a frame to hold it together. This will serve to apply the reinforcement. Inside base The frame was fixed using the holes to fix the roof box to the car. Temp support frame Temp support frame The top side was pretty much the same method so I won't be displaying as many pictures Marking cutting lines cut cover The cutting of the top was made in way that it would fit the base. Next I started cutting the top ring of the base so I can install the 20cm extension. Initially I was considering the extension to the top but then decided that would be better to have the extension on the base so the storage is there when the cover is open. The tools I have used for this job was my mini grinder with a cutting disk on most of the cuts, the metal hacksaw on the recesses on the base. The drill to remove the locks, hinge holders etc. Unfortunately, the mini cutter that I was using to cut the top ring decided to pack-up and I had to return it, this teaches me not to buy cheap stuff , so I have now ordered a new one so I can finish the cutting. The reason to use a mini cutter instead of the grinder is just because the cut is far more precise and a 1.5mm cut opposite to 3mm on the grinder. Next will be ordering the carbon fibre and resin to make the reinforcement on both the base and the cover. The process I'm considering is: Cover Red carbon/kevlar cloth with clear resin finish. (This will remove the need to paint the cover. Black carbon fibre 200gr/m2 and resin in 2 layers on the inside Base Black carbon fibre 200gr/m2 and resin in 2 layers on the inside. Extension 200mm 200gr/m2 tape and resin in 2 layers Top ring will be bonded to the extension during construction. Cutting top for extension

It's in my plans to add a gel pad to my seat but I'll be doing the intrusive method of dismantling the seat and put the gel pad under the cover. I prefer this so I don't need to worry that if I'm not close by someone would fancy it and take it as a gift

Even worse.... Basically, the world's best rally has been cancelled...

I'm torn between the broom and the cross head screwdriver

have a look at Aliexpress.com or dhgate.com They have loads of daylight systems

If you listen to this without stomping your foot, you're dead

I would prefer a fixed camera, it will get a steady image while helmet camera will be moving around

@husoi don't waste your time he's a troll, looks like he has reregistered with a different username That's what you get when you try to be nice....

a photo of the canister would help. Could it be a CO2 canister for inflating the tyres after a repair?

Keep in mind that in the unfortunate case of an accident or even if you were a witness of one police may want your camera (maybe you can convince them to take only the card) as evidence. I've installed a dual camera (pretty shitty one tbh) on my bike. the image is not even acceptable and I'm considering a new set but the image follows the bike not the head

Does spraying the driveway with weedkiller counts?

1st man: Next week is my 40th wedding anniversary. 2nd man: All that time eh. 1st man: yep, I'm going to kill a pig to celebrate. 2nd man: Why are you putting the blame on the poor animal? :D

Absolutely nothing

I've learned long ago that you HAVE to look where you want to go. Look at the obstacule and you will hit it

This would be great to have here

I always keep a wee brass brush (the one you get for suede shoes) to clean the plugs, is strong enough to do the job but it won't damage the plugs.

That's the idea Of course only when the inner filter is in need of a new one

Hello all. Honda is well known to have a weird preference to make things difficult to themselves (honda howners). So, in the ST1300 the ideal place Honda found to put the fuel filter is next to the pump inside the lower tank. Because I've finish 1 of my 3 ongoing projects and starting to get bored I looked into what others say the filter should be changed. According to Honda, this is to be done when the pump goes bust and the whole kit costs around £150 depending on where you get it. There are a few filters on ebay from £40 up to £85 OEM Now... A normal high flow reusable filter costs between £10 and £20 and some even come with a glass casing so you can inspect it. A disposable filter is about the same figure. Has anybody fitted an external filter to the Pan European instead of replacing the internal one? thanks in advance

First I washed the car, park it at the end of the drive and washed bike Then started the engine, noticed the fuel was 3 bars. So.... I "HAD" to go for petrol. Got the gear, turn the bike around (facing the road) and I went for petrol. I really like the 97 Oct petrol from Sainsbury, so I went from home to Cardenden, Kirkcaldy, petrol station, Glenrothes and home again. Just a wee 15 miles "fundamental" fuel trip