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[smkymtnboy]

  has anyone NOT used mother harleys $50.00 adhesive? probably, two squirts for a very small oiling tray? if, not what did you use? went to the dealer to  pick up a 2008 110 compensator. knew the tray was an edition to the new comp just was not aware of the adhesive nosebleed pricing. so, i left it there with the dealer. 

[J.D.]

I haven't done it myself, but in another thread I suggested using JB Weld.

[Twolanerider]

The actual product is not Harley specific.  It definitely is an excellent adhesive.  Look online.  You can find the product.  I've bought its smallest application size to use on bikes.  It's still not cheap but if memory serves it was about half the HD price.

[smkymtnboy]

The actual product is not Harley specific.  It definitely is an excellent adhesive.  Look online.  You can find the product.  I've bought its smallest application size to use on bikes.  It's still not cheap but if memory serves it was about half the HD price.

will check it out!! sure google search will show me the way!

[smkymtnboy]

I haven't done it myself, but in another thread I suggested using JB Weld.

i believe JB weld would do the trick. do you know of anyone who has tried? not looking to be the guinea pig. well,maybe!

[J.D.]

No unfortunately I don't, but I have used JB on a lot of stuff over the years, especially cast aluminum.  On good clean metal I've drilled and tapped it.  As long as the surfaces being bonded are clean and it fully cures, it stands up to oil.

With that said, I'm not fully endorsing it for this application.  It is just an idea for a cheaper adhesive alternative that "should" work.

[longlast]

 What ever you decide to use don't forget to scuff up the back side of the oil tray it'll help the agent to bond to it better.

 I scuffed up mine with a wood rasp file.

[smkymtnboy]

What ever you decide to use don't forget to scuff up the back side of the oil tray it'll help the agent to bond to it better.

 I scratched mine with a wood rasp file.

thanks longlast! roughed up the back side of the tray the primary cover is rough from factory. i used brake cleaner then alcohol (rubbing kind) to clean it up. that sound about right

[smkymtnboy]

No unfortunately I don't, but I have used JB on a lot of stuff over the years, especially cast aluminum.  On good clean metal I've drilled and tapped it.  As long as the surfaces being bonded are clean and it fully cures, it stands up to oil.

With that said, I'm not fully endorsing it for this application.  It is just an idea for a cheaper adhesive alternative that "should" work.

understood! think i am going to be the guinea pig. not to worried. used JB for other applications still in use.

[joe98]

Not sure what the cost of the adhesive is at the stealer;  as my 2008 Street Glide was done under warranty.  I can tell you that my Indy said it was incredibly strong as far as sticking goes.  Didn’t think it was gonna last but it has held up ever since.(done over 6years ago) ... good luck with whatever you choose.

[longlast]

thanks longlast! roughed up the back side of the tray the primary cover is rough from factory. i used brake cleaner then alcohol (rubbing kind) to clean it up. that sound about right

             

You got a handle on it.

 I had a old can of engine start  ether laying around that I used to clean the bonding area with.

[Twolanerider]

It's an acrylic adhesive.  Maxlok MX/T6.  Comes in multiple tube sizes.  The smaller one available is plenty for a couple primary jobs.

[smkymtnboy]

It's an acrylic adhesive.  Maxlok MX/T6.  Comes in multiple tube sizes.  The smaller one available is plenty for a couple primary jobs.

thanks,Twolane!

[hd-dude]

I have done several dozen using JB weld over the past few years. Clean and roughen the surfaces and it works fine. This along with the spring clips holding the tray work well. I have taken primaries apart for other issues that we have done several thousands of miles later and they are still holding up fine.

[smkymtnboy]

I have done several dozen using JB weld over the past few years. Clean and roughen the surfaces and it works fine. This along with the spring clips holding the tray work well. I have taken primaries apart for other issues that we have done several thousands of miles later and they are still holding up fine.

thanks! in and done!

[Twolanerider]

I have done several dozen using JB weld over the past few years. Clean and roughen the surfaces and it works fine. This along with the spring clips holding the tray work well. I have taken primaries apart for other issues that we have done several thousands of miles later and they are still holding up fine.

Which JB Weld do you use Jim?  JB Weld for metal, for plastic?

[hd-dude]

This is what we use...

[longlast]

JB Weld is band this side of the pond can't really say why,..haven't researched it.

I dropped the penny and used the HD epoxy,...it's strange the cost is the same you pay $50.00  and we pay £50.00

[laylonlor]

what if it comes loose!! 

[fastfreddy]

 its plastic so it wont last long if it comes looose