[timclark1930]

Anybody know what the side covers are made of on a vtx 1300? I broke off the inside tab that hooks into the sleeve. I tried plastic glue but won't take.
Any suggestions on either a glue or epoxy that would bond instantly

 

[PaXman11]

Anybody know what the side covers are made of on a vtx 1300? I broke off the inside tab that hooks into the sleeve. I tried plastic glue but won't take.
Any suggestions on either a glue or epoxy that would bond instantly

Anybody know what the side covers are made of on a vtx 1300? I broke off the inside tab that hooks into the sleeve. I tried plastic glue but won't take.
Any suggestions on either a glue or epoxy that would bond instantly

They are plastic, exactly what type IDK. If Gorilla Glue doesn't hold it you are probably on a scavenger hunt for another one. The rubber grommets get hard, making pushing the flared stem into it very hard, and this is where many break off. I just replaced a 2014 Nissan Rogue right rear light bucket with one from a salvage yard, and one of the 3 flare-head pins it was made with was broken off. Luckily it will stay in place with the other 2 and the single body bolt. Plastic gets brittle the more it ages.

 

[07Blackcherry]

It looks like you have an R or S model, so you have the plastic chrome side covers. You can replace the side cover new for about $60: Honda Motorcycle 2007 OEM Parts Diagram for SIDE COVER | Partzilla.com
or
honda vtx 1300 side cover for sale | eBay

 

[68valiant]

I have repaired a few plastic items lately with super glue an baking soda. There are a number of videos on you tube showing the results of this trick.

I fixed my daughters plastic glasses frame with this trick. Super glue wouldn't have held on its own, but somehow the baking soda sprinkled on there made them hold until she got her new glasses a couple weeks later. It also speeds up the dry time, it is almost instant once the baking soda hits the glue. Creates a very hard "weld" joint. It may not work in this instance, but what do you have to lose...

Ride Safe!

 

[tbade64]

Google superglue and baking soda on YouTube. I have used this combo to fix a dash for a dodge that the tabs broke off. Good luck

 

[dangrousdan]

MEK might weld it, if you do try MEK follow all safety and don't breath the fumes.

 

[timclark1930]

Thanks everyone