RHS boot trim above the battery

[johnds8]

Hi,

Anyone have the clip in boot trim that goes above the battery?

It's the vertical one as opposed to the battery cover itself.

Ta

John

[HPsauce]

Is yours lost or just broken clips?

I fixed some broken clips on mine by screwing small dome-head screws into the stubs at the appropriate angle to provide the same effect - lasted several years now.

(I keep a usually-empty petrol can in that space, not sure why...)

[Dezzy]

I'm also screwed

[Iyole]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

I'm also screwed

Me Too...

Stealers wanted a large portion of my Frostie fund for this part and a 6 week wait for it to arrive from Germany..... go figure...

[johnds8]

Right, ill get screwed then!!

Cheers

John

[HPsauce]

Do you want a picture (it's not particularly pretty, but it works)?

Here goes. The screws (3 here, just one clip left) are half-inch and actually recess-head not domed, but who cares!
I made a bit of a pilot hole for each of them with a heated metal awl.

[Night Train]

That's a great idea, I think I might repair my spare (original) one that has a couple of broken lugs...

[daviesbike]

i have also done this, mine only had one clip in tack they are usless the plastic clips

[Trophy885]

Hi guys,
I ytoo have this malady, (among many others), I was considering making some aluminium ones, ie, measuring mine up, modelling on solidworks, then getting a local fabricator to quote/ make some, probably in 3-4mm aluminium.
When I have some time that is, would anyone be interested were I to do so?
I won't be making any money from this, but I'm thinking we can all benefit if there's a small quantity...! Could possibly have A8/S8 logos machined into them if required!!!

I should stress that time is always my enemy, but it is my full intention to do this. I'll put CAD model pics up for assessment first, obviously..

Best regards,
Steve

[HPsauce]

I'd still see the clips as a likely weakness.
At the dimensions used it would be quite soft and bendable.