LATE 58 SINGLE TANK KNEE GRIPS FITTING

[ian.paseka]

I hope to restore a tank for a 1958 NH. I have never had the knee grips off a late tank. I would like to know how they are fitted to the tank. I suspect that the chrome surround screws onto the tank and the rubber is then pushed into the surrounding frame. I would appreciate any help with this.
Thanks Ian

[robjameson]

The alloy surrounds are just sandwiched between the tank and knee grips, there are no screws, but I suppose you could silicone them on if you choose.

When replacing the knee grips I found using a bit of para cord fed in to the head of the knee grip helps to seat them (like you would fit a window to an old car) this worked on mine and 1000+ miles later is still fine.

Let me know if you need any more explanation or anything.

Cheers

Rob

[robjameson]

I mean bead of the knee grip, stupid autocorrect

[keith.mettam]

Ian,
As Rob says, the alloy trims are sandwiched between the rubber grips and tank, the grips being carefully stretched over a flange plate welded to each side of the tank. The tanks are prone to rust badly around the flange plates as water can get trapped.
Regards,
Keith.

[ian.paseka]

Thanks for your help. I now understand what I am missing is the flange plates. On the tank I have they are missing and the welding marks have been sanded and filled. I notice that there are some NEW ARIEL 350CC PETROL TANK KNEE PAD'S MOUNTING PLATES (REPRODUCTION) on ebay from India. I think I will stick the knee pads onto the tank directly with a contact adhesive like Evostick without the flange plates.
Ian

[Steven.Carter]

If you go down the line of gluing the rubbers on I can recommend this stuff, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/15107667 ... =83&ff19=0

I've used this stuff to glue on some small pieces of leather to my tank to prevent cables damaging the paintwork.

Steve

[ian.paseka]

Thanks for your advice – I have worked out how to bond the grips to the tank with the chrome surrounds in place. I will take your tip and get the butyl sealant you recommend.
Thanks Ian