What epoxy for carb slide?

[Twitchy]

Can anyone tell me what type of epoxy I need to use to block the hole in the carb slide? I found a couple that do not work with polyethylene or polyproylene, which I think will be fine, but none definitively state they are fuel resistant. Can anyone help me out with suggestions/brands?

Thanks.

[StuartWags]

Plastex would do it

My fairing is held together with it and i have done two years riding and dropped it 3 times without it braking the repaired parts.. tail light fell of this week though that had been held in with it

[Saintsman27]

Araldite extra strong maybe ?

[VTRDark]

I'm not sure we can help much with Brands as your in OZ. I have used Araldite in the past but JB Weld is another option. Whatever you use makes sure to do a tidy job of it. You don't want a big blob of it poking through the whole inside the slide. I stuck a bit of card behind while spreading epoxy in the hole. Make sure you rub it down nice and smooth too.

(:-})

[StuartWags]

plastex.... hands down

[Twitchy]

Not sure we have Plastex here, Araldite we do. But reading all the packaging of the different Araldite products, none said anything about resistant to fuels. Maybe Araldite then.

[Varastorm]

I have used "0" rings which are cut & glued in the holes for years, with no issues.

I have two box sets of "0" rings, I cut one that looks to be a good fit & try it in the hole to be sealed.

Once happy with the "tight" fit, I pull it out & place a little superglue on the "0" ring & push it back into the hole about 4-5mm.

Then cut the excess off with a craft blade & wipe away the excess glue with your finger

I have just filled four holes tonight I'll take a picky tomorrow & post it up for you

[Twitchy]

Hmmm, interesting concept Varastorm. I would like to see a photo, but this sounds like a good alternative. Thanks.

[Varastorm]

Hi Twitchy, here are some photos of the "0"ringed filled holes





Sorry about the scratches on the slide, seems as if the blade I used had a bit of damage on it & I never used my glasses to do the cleaning/cutting job & only noticed it when photographing the things

If you use a new blade, you will avoid this happening to you

Btw, the drill pictured is the one supplied from Dynojet (2.5mm). That is the same drill I use to push through & ream the holes clean when I have been trying different setups



One thing I have been thinking about is the HRC single holed slides, I wonder if they are 2.5mm? They could be larger, 3.00mm or 3.25mm.



All we have is an old picture to go on, something to think about

[Twitchy]

Thanks Varastorm, I have spotted a few guys that have used the 'o' ring method on SH forum, that may just be the way to go.

[VTRDark]

That looks very neat Vara.

One thing I have been thinking about is the HRC single holed slides, I wonder if they are 2.5mm? They could be larger, 3.00mm or 3.25mm.

Good question that.

(:-})

[kev64]

I just got poundland epoxy resin, and it worked great
and it only cost a pound !!

[Twitchy]

So I went with the 'o'ring method. Got a drop of super glue on the needle holder side, and a bit on the curved surface. I just hope it is enough to hold out against the vacuum acting on the area. Have updated my build thread.

[8541Hawk]

There is an answer to what size are the holes in the HRC slides....you just have to ask the person that has a set lying around.

[kenmoore]

Well?