Attaching sidecover badges

Rich
Topic Author
Offline
User
Posts: 71
Thanks: 2

Attaching sidecover badges

22 Feb 2006 05:12

#25552

I took these off to repaint the sidecovers. The little press on things that held them on by the pegs from the back got trashed in the process. Is some kind of double sided tape the answer or some other kind of adhesive? I'd like to be able to remove them again if I ever need to, but I don't want them falling off on the road either. Thanks.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

wireman
Visitor

Re: Attaching sidecover badges

22 Feb 2006 05:16

#25553

try a little dad of clear silicone through the mounting holes before installing the emblems.:whistle: goodluck,happy wrenching!

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

mykznme
Offline
User
Posts: 269
Thanks: 1

Re: Attaching sidecover badges

22 Feb 2006 05:47

#25560

two sided tape will work but the emblems wont be flush against the panel.

i put the emblems on with a spot of seal-all then wrapped copper wire around the posts on the inside and a spot of seal all to keep the wire in place.
ive got about500-600 miles on em so far and its held.

R.I.P. Odd Ivar

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Mcdroid
Offline
User
Gone Kwackers
Posts: 6652
Thanks: 328

Re: Attaching sidecover badges

22 Feb 2006 05:53

#25563

Rich:

When I bought my 1100 it had all emblems attached with double-sided tape (even the ones with screws = tank emblems...guess the PO was really concerned about losing them:blink: ). The tape works, but as has been pointed out, the emblems aren't flush. The tape is also a PITA to remove if its old. Try wireman's idea...I'm going a different route and I'll let you if it works.

Michael
Victoria, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

BSKZ650
Offline
User
Posts: 2064
Thanks: 14

Re: Attaching sidecover badges

22 Feb 2006 06:28

#25572

I have mine on with silcone, after the paint job, works great and it does keep them flat, havent lost one yet

77 kz650, owned for over 25 years
77 ltd1000, current rider
76 kz900, just waiting
73 z1,, gonna restore this one
piglet, leggero harley davidson
SR, Ride captian, S.E.Texas Patriot Guard Riders.. AKA KawaBob

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Rich
Topic Author
Offline
User
Posts: 71
Thanks: 2

Re: Attaching sidecover badges

22 Feb 2006 06:56

#25578

mykznme wrote:

two sided tape will work but the emblems wont be flush against the panel.

i put the emblems on with a spot of seal-all then wrapped copper wire around the posts on the inside and a spot of seal all to keep the wire in place.
ive got about500-600 miles on em so far and its held.

What is "seal all", is that a brand name for something? I like the silicon idea, I just wanna make sure not to lose one since I know they'd be difficult to replace.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

JMKZHI
Offline
Platinum Member
Posts: 2429
Thanks: 48

Re: .

22 Feb 2006 07:57 - 03 Dec 2008 19:58

#25590

del

Last edit: 03 Dec 2008 19:58 by JMKZHI.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Rich
Topic Author
Offline
User
Posts: 71
Thanks: 2

Re: Attaching sidecover badges

22 Feb 2006 08:24

#25599

Those posts are awful small and mine are twisted. They also seem to be made of pretty soft/weak metal, maybe they were stronger on other models? It's a good idea if it could be made to work. I think I'm gonna go with the silicon idea for now and watch things carefully for a while.

Just for giggles, I ought to go to the Kawasaki dealer and see what those badges would cost and if they can still be ordered.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

JMKZHI
Offline
Platinum Member
Posts: 2429
Thanks: 48

Re: .

22 Feb 2006 08:54 - 03 Dec 2008 20:02

#25605

del

Last edit: 03 Dec 2008 20:02 by JMKZHI.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

patmann
Offline
User
Posts: 396
Thanks: 6

Re: Attaching sidecover badges

22 Feb 2006 09:06

#25609

I found the push locks for lack of better words at the local Ace Hardware in their ( of all places ) hardware area..
Try Jeff @ Z1 Enterprises too...
But if your posts are crap.. depending on the amount of post left you might still be able to use the "push locks"
Replacement side badges are available,from Jeff or other sources and there's always Ebay:whistle:
But since we don't know what bike you are talking about ..
Good luck, Pat

1974 900 Z1 modified to look like a LTD , some engine mods. But I still have all the original parts.
1977 1000 project bike
1972 H1 project bike
If pro is opposite of con, then what is the opposite of progress?

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Rich
Topic Author
Offline
User
Posts: 71
Thanks: 2

Re: Attaching sidecover badges

22 Feb 2006 12:14

#25639

JMKZHI wrote:

Reproduction emblems are available that look really nice. Sorry, no linky.

JMK.

If you find that link for repros. post it here somewhere, please. I figured replacements would be all but impossible to find.

Sorry for the lack on info on the bike, patmann. It's an '83 KZ1100LTD. Updated profile accordingly.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Mcdroid
Offline
User
Gone Kwackers
Posts: 6652
Thanks: 328

Re: Attaching sidecover badges

22 Feb 2006 12:46

#25654

Rich:

Ask and ye shall receive...

www.badgereplicas.com.au/badges_kawasaki.htm

Michael
Victoria, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.