Glue

[Crossrodes]

There are a number of parts that were glued when I took my bike apart...rubber pieces glued to the gas tank, seat cover glued to the seat pan or parts, foam padding glued to the seat pan.

Can anyone tell me if there is any specific glue that has to be used or is any glue or contact cement good for these parts?  Also is it necessary to glue the foam to the seat pan...I may decide to replace the seat with a Russel Day Long.

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

Sorry - I am glueless...  

I tried re-gluing one of the rear pads for the gas tank, but it didn't hold.  I don't remember what kind of glue it was.  It was a long time ago.

[Bob_Roller]

I don't know if you have any auto paint stores in your area .

There are auto interior trim adhesives available at most of these stores in squeeze tubes .

[Mike V]

Bob,

You might look into Gorilla Glue. Never tried it myself but i've heard from others it works well - especially for engine badges, etc.  Here's Bum's link, go to section 14.  I would be interested to hear results of what you use for what application and your results & opinions.

Sec.14

http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/chemicalsetc.htm

[Bob_Roller]

I use an adhesive at work on a lot of rubber and foam parts, it's 3M 1300L, neoprene adhesive .

Don't know if it's available at retail outlets .

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

I use an adhesive at work on a lot of rubber and foam parts, it's 3M 1300L, neoprene adhesive .

Don't know if it's available at retail outlets .

1300L seems to only be available in 1 quart & 5 gallon quantity (expensive).

1300 (no L) is available in a small tube.

Ever try Google?

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Marine/Home/Products/Catalog/?PC_7_RJH9U5230GE3E02LECIE20S4K7_nid=GSF49ZBQBXgsQH8HT14PGTglJVVFRQDV96bl

[Barry]

I've used ordinary contact adhesive on odd bits of rubber and it's worked fine. Doesn't seem to damage the rubber, solid rubber that is. I'm not sure if it would be safe on foam rubber.

[rl900]

Be careful with Gorilla glue.  It  is a moisture cure polyurethane that will foam and expand when curing.  If you use too much it can expand where you don't want it and you will have to try to cut/sand the excess away.  Pretty strong stuff though.

Ron L

[Justin B.]

Clean the rubber and gas tank mating surfaces with lacquer thinner and then get a tube of 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive (AKA Gorilla Snot) at the auto parts store.  It's made for gluing rubber weatherstripping to car doors, etc...  

[Crossrodes]

Justin will that glue work to glue the foam to the seat pan also?

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

Justin will that glue work to glue the foam to the seat pan also?

I think for that you only need a spray adhesive.  Any hardware store or walmart-type store will have it.