Battery cover- grommet post repair - Honda Shadow Forums : Shadow Motorcycle Forum

Parrot · 04-01-2012, 12:59 PM

First minor repair on my bike.. I know it was this way when I got it but I didn't realize until I checked yesterday to make sure the tool kit was there.

The part needing repaired was the right side battery cover/tool kit cover. The post that attaches in the grommet was cracked right where the plastic diagonal braces meet. Crazy glue didn't hold the plastic to plastic so I cut a few splints out of 1/4" x 1/4" x 1" cedar shim and gorilla-glued them into the slots. Seems to be holding very well right now.

This will have to do until I can get some after market chrome covers =)

93gc40 · 04-01-2012, 04:04 PM

Looks good..
JB Weld works too. Ran that way on my 83 Magna for over 10 years.

soltwedel69 · 04-01-2012, 06:05 PM

Another trick that works, drill a small hole in the top center of the cover. (where the seat can hide the hole). Then use a black zip tie to secure the cover to the frame.

04-01-2012, 04:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
93gc40 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 4,343	Looks good.. JB Weld works too. Ran that way on my 83 Magna for over 10 years. __________________ 93 VT1100C Harley Killer (1150cc), VH Exhaust, 2mm sleeved and bored, Modified Heads and Valves, Adjustable Timing, Touring Seat, Baby Apes, Metzlers

04-01-2012, 06:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
soltwedel69 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 66	Another trick that works, drill a small hole in the top center of the cover. (where the seat can hide the hole). Then use a black zip tie to secure the cover to the frame. __________________ Bikes don't leak oil, they mark their territory. Keep your bike in good repair: motorcycle boots are not comfortable for walking. 1996 Shadow Ace vt1100c2

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