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Started by ManaloEA, June 28, 2011, 09:17:14 PM

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ManaloEA

June 28, 2011, 09:17:14 PM
Has anyone tried gluing rare earth magnets under the tank covers in order to use a magnetic tank bag? It just seems that having straps all over the place would look stupid and would be a PIA to attach and remove all the time.
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Raux

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June 29, 2011, 03:54:57 AM
not that I heard of, but good idea... try it and report back  [thumbsup]

thought

#2
June 29, 2011, 04:59:22 AM
Wow... That's actually a really good idea.  Going to have to be some strong glue though... But I can't see any other major issues coming up.  You can just use some ferrous metal instead prob so you won't have random metal clinging to your tank.
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ManaloEA

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June 29, 2011, 05:12:23 AM
Quote from: Raux on June 29, 2011, 03:54:57 AM
not that I heard of, but good idea... try it and report back  [thumbsup]

Ordering the tank bag today. Will report back. I'll try to remember to take pictures.
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tiger_one

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June 29, 2011, 03:27:06 PM
Yeah, I used two part epoxy to glue some rare earth magnets under the plastic panels on my wife's 09 F650GS twin.  Worked okay, but we ended up selling the bike.

She is using the strap on little wolfman tankbag on the monster.  (The older I get the more I try to keep it simple)  [laugh]
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ManaloEA

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June 29, 2011, 07:47:51 PM
Quote from: tiger_one on June 29, 2011, 03:27:06 PM
Yeah, I used two part epoxy to glue some rare earth magnets under the plastic panels on my wife's 09 F650GS twin.  Worked okay, but we ended up selling the bike.

Did you have any problems with bag slippage at higher speeds? or problems getting the magnets mounted on the underside? Do you think Liquid Nails might have a product for this type of application?
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ducatiz

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June 29, 2011, 08:03:25 PM Last Edit: June 29, 2011, 08:10:38 PM by ducatiz
interesting idea, and it certainly will help when parts fall off...lol

make the beast with two backsin' Magnets, how do they work?
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DarkStaR

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June 30, 2011, 11:23:42 AM
^^^ I was thinking the same thing. ^^^  [laugh]

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June 30, 2011, 11:26:59 AM
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tiger_one

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June 30, 2011, 02:09:52 PM
Quote from: ManaloEA on June 29, 2011, 07:47:51 PM
Did you have any problems with bag slippage at higher speeds? or problems getting the magnets mounted on the underside? Do you think Liquid Nails might have a product for this type of application?

No, it worked fine for 13,000+ miles.  I sanded the plastic underside after locating where I wanted the magnets to go, used jbweld I believe.
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ManaloEA

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June 30, 2011, 06:51:08 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on June 29, 2011, 08:03:25 PM
interesting idea, and it certainly will help when parts fall off...lol


Are you referring to the magnets? or the strap on?   :o   [cheeky]
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