I used JB WELD and playdough to re-make a bracket/mount/tab for my old Mazdas air box. Worked really well, stuff gets hard as stone but not too bridle. TH-cam channel "project farm" did some epoxy testing and I think JB WELD was #1 or at least up there.
@@JTSCUSTOMS I think it would be worth a shot so long as the JB WELD cured, I think you would need to build some up to reinforce the mounting surface. The JB WELD tab that I made was a U shape and was thin but incredibly strong. Stronger than the plastic.
@@JTSCUSTOMS A couple of tabs on my side covers are broken as well. I thought of making what was essentially a hollow three-sided splint to bridge the gape, and using superglue. Ideally, I'd have machined aluminum side covers with beveled edges.
@@ZombiePotatoSalad I don't think super glue will have a chance.? I would form some plastic tabs from old plastic pieces like a fender or another disposable side cover like I did on the video " 1982 GS1100E Restoration Part 2" It worked great for me!
Hi Everyone! I am still going to finish this cool bike but it has unfortunately been pushed way back to next year? I have just so much time. I should never have bought the Honda 3 wheel wheelers!!!
John, Shingletown wants to see the finished, painted, striped KZ1000..... We are on pins and needles on that one... BTW John, as I have said before, that JB Weld has my initials so it has to work well.... I would not have it any other way here from Shingletown. What about that KZ1000''s paint?
Can you tell me what size tires you're running on the GS550E? I just picked up one and it's been hibernating for 20 years! Has old tires on it. 3.25 x 19 up front and 3.75 x 18 in back! What is the newer sizes that I should purchase? Thanks!
Gilbert Grape I too purchased a GS550E, a 1980. Sat under a deck for 3 years, I'd like to restore it as much as I can. A good website to go to is www.thegsresources.com/
I used JB WELD and playdough to re-make a bracket/mount/tab for my old Mazdas air box. Worked really well, stuff gets hard as stone but not too bridle. TH-cam channel "project farm" did some epoxy testing and I think JB WELD was #1 or at least up there.
You think it would work for a side cover missing tabs? Just imprint a good tab in playdough as a mold and fill with JB??
@@JTSCUSTOMS I think it would be worth a shot so long as the JB WELD cured, I think you would need to build some up to reinforce the mounting surface. The JB WELD tab that I made was a U shape and was thin but incredibly strong. Stronger than the plastic.
@@JTSCUSTOMS A couple of tabs on my side covers are broken as well. I thought of making what was essentially a hollow three-sided splint to bridge the gape, and using superglue. Ideally, I'd have machined aluminum side covers with beveled edges.
@@ZombiePotatoSalad I don't think super glue will have a chance.? I would form some plastic tabs from old plastic pieces like a fender or another disposable side cover like I did on the video " 1982 GS1100E Restoration Part 2" It worked great for me!
@@JTSCUSTOMS Good idea. I'm almost done with the first video, I'll check that out. I have nowhere near your knowledge or equipment lol.
Hi Everyone! I am still going to finish this cool bike but it has unfortunately been pushed way back to next year? I have just so much time. I should never have bought the Honda 3 wheel wheelers!!!
Can’t wait for you to start this one again!
@@kyleconger6544 I just keep getting deeper into the little Hondas! I want to pick it up with the GS550E but it will be a while.
Id keep it original and clean it up
Where can I find this beautiful playlist?
John, Shingletown wants to see the finished, painted, striped KZ1000..... We are on pins and needles on that one... BTW John, as I have said before, that JB Weld has my initials so it has to work well.... I would not have it any other way here from Shingletown. What about that KZ1000''s paint?
Can you tell me what size tires you're running on the GS550E? I just picked up one and it's been hibernating for 20 years! Has old tires on it. 3.25 x 19 up front and 3.75 x 18 in back! What is the newer sizes that I should purchase? Thanks!
90/90/19 52H Ft 110/90/18 61H Rear
Gilbert Grape I too purchased a GS550E, a 1980. Sat under a deck for 3 years, I'd like to restore it as much as I can. A good website to go to is www.thegsresources.com/
where the hell is part 2
I know. I know. It just keeps getting pushed back.
@@JTSCUSTOMS I’m trying to get one of these running as my first project bike and i’m scouring the internet for these kinda videos lol