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Title: black rubber trim around bottom of tank is coming off. how to stick it back on?
Post by: mattress on January 30, 2008, 01:33:46 PM
I have a 99 GS500.  The rubber gasket/trim that wraps around the perimeter of the tank, on the bottom edge of the tank between it and the frame, is coming off.  I can't get it to stay on.

What do you guys suggest to get it to stick back on?  I was thinking about some spray on silicon adhesive or something.

thanks in advance
Title: Re: black rubber trim around bottom of tank is coming off. how to stick it back on?
Post by: frankieG on January 30, 2008, 01:34:44 PM
wadya mean coming off? got a pic
Title: Re: black rubber trim around bottom of tank is coming off. how to stick it back on?
Post by: mattress on January 30, 2008, 01:43:23 PM
I did my best to explain as detailed as possible LOL

I guess a picture is worth a thousand words, right?


(http://matt.host-it-here.org/uploader/upload/IMG_1434.JPG)
Title: Re: black rubber trim around bottom of tank is coming off. how to stick it back on?
Post by: Kerry on January 30, 2008, 01:52:34 PM
If you find a good solution, let us know!  My '99 is starting to look like yours; clear coat coming off the letters on the tank, etc.  It's probably just a matter of time before my trim starts coming off too.  :cry:
Title: Re: black rubber trim around bottom of tank is coming off. how to stick it back on?
Post by: gsJack on January 30, 2008, 03:13:53 PM
Suzuki already solved the problem, my 97 had that trim but my 02 doesn't.  Think they dropped it starting with new tank for 01 on.  Doesn't do anything, just trim.  Throwing it away would be my resolution to the problem.
Title: Re: black rubber trim around bottom of tank is coming off. how to stick it back on?
Post by: mattress on January 30, 2008, 03:26:43 PM
I had this abnoxious tank rattle at lower RPMs.  I went to the hardware store and got some black silicon sealant/adhesive.

This was a pain in the butt.  Messy... and takes a lot of patience, but finally got it to stick back on there.  Took her for a test drive around the block, and the rattle is gone :)

I feel special, Kerry posted in my thread!  :D
Title: Re: black rubber trim around bottom of tank is coming off. how to stick it back on?
Post by: Kerry on January 30, 2008, 03:37:50 PM
Quote from: mattress on January 30, 2008, 03:26:43 PMI feel special, Kerry posted in my thread!

Cool!  If only he'd said something useful....  :oops:
Title: Re: black rubber trim around bottom of tank is coming off. how to stick it back on?
Post by: bubba zanetti on January 30, 2008, 03:47:32 PM
I used some contact cement to stick mine back on, seems to work ok.
Title: Re: black rubber trim around bottom of tank is coming off. how to stick it back
Post by: ohgood on January 30, 2008, 04:22:16 PM
I've wondered if it was aesthetic or mechanical. Since mines' black, I figured it was supposed to suppress vibration somehow. I get buzzes at 6-7K rpm when the tank is full, but no other time (FROM THE TANK PEOPLE !) - all the other normal buzzes, rattles, and wiggles are there ;)
Title: Re: black rubber trim around bottom of tank is coming off. how to stick it back
Post by: tussey on January 30, 2008, 10:27:21 PM
Good news for all your killers out there. I replaced the rubber trim about a year ago and it still looks good.

1) Order the OEM rubber trim from BikeBandit.com

2) Stick it on using
(http://shopuncleharrys.dukestores.duke.edu/images/hba%20006.jpg)


Works like a charm  :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: black rubber trim around bottom of tank is coming off. how to stick it back on?
Post by: Ry_Guy on January 30, 2008, 11:34:36 PM
Mine falls off every time I remove the tank. I think it's pretty normal. Yea, Krazy glue would help  :laugh: but I have enough patience to just put it back together again.
Title: Re: black rubber trim around bottom of tank is coming off. how to stick it back on?
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on January 31, 2008, 12:02:03 AM
lol i used the krazy glue on mine too  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: black rubber trim around bottom of tank is coming off. how to stick it back
Post by: Teek on January 31, 2008, 01:10:51 AM
Crazy glue or automotive weather strip cement, do they still make that stuff???   :dunno_white:  Mines off in one corner too.
Title: Re: black rubber trim around bottom of tank is coming off. how to stick it back on?
Post by: dgyver on January 31, 2008, 04:58:27 AM
That is the first thing I take off of a tank. Nice place for water to collect if not secured completely.
Title: Re: black rubber trim around bottom of tank is coming off. how to stick it back on?
Post by: oramac on January 31, 2008, 07:18:39 AM
Ok, I'm going a different direction.  I, too, have a yello '99, and when that strip started coming off of mine, I went to autozone and bought black door edge guard.  It's self-adhesive, and it looks as good as / better than stock.   :thumb:
Title: Re: black rubber trim around bottom of tank is coming off. how to stick it back
Post by: groff22 on January 31, 2008, 08:33:37 AM
contact cement should work well for that...

Cheers,
J
Title: Re: black rubber trim around bottom of tank is coming off. how to stick it back
Post by: El motociclista on February 01, 2008, 12:29:26 AM
Quote from: gsJack on January 30, 2008, 03:13:53 PM
Suzuki already solved the problem, my 97 had that trim but my 02 doesn't.  Think they dropped it starting with new tank for 01 on.  Doesn't do anything, just trim.  Throwing it away would be my resolution to the problem.

Thanks GS Jack.  :cheers: I was wondering why mine (2001) did not have the aforementioned trim.
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