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JBWeld grab bar??

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by jeffh2345, Oct 30, 2010.

  1. jeffh2345

    jeffh2345 Member

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    Well, I'm at it again. While waiting for paint to dry on brake parts, I decide to power wash the bike. All goes well until I go to put the bike on the center stand and SNAP goes the back seat grab bar. I'm finding them for around $30-$40 including shipping, which I guess is the price to pay for a stupid mistake on my part (I didn't put in the bolts at the very back of the bar).

    Question is...I hate to waste the other grab bar that I JUST bought. Will JBWeld hold it together sufficiently to be safe, and keep as a spare, or do I just chuck it?
     
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    id go with the 2 ton clear epoxy or the quick 2 minute epoxy
     

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    i would say no for that application.

    i would also give you mine but shipping it may go well over $30-$40


    well im not sure it would fit either




    for the looks yes on jbweld but if someones going to grab it then no :)
     
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    BillB Active Member

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    remove the bar, mend it with a good epoxy till set THEN... put a thin metal strap behind the fracture with screws for added strength.
    These bikes are not worth much, why spend $ when you dont have too?
     
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    Point taken. One more question. I've found the bolts in the parts diagram...but can't find the dimensions of it...it's the bolts at the back of the grab bar. What size?? 3/8?

    And yes, thanks...I saw that one on eBay...and a couple of others close to that price.
     
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