How to DIY fill in Shoe bolt holes:

[bscpant]

i used marine tex its still there a year later and if you get it slightly wet before it dries it can be molded or sanded very easily

[earlequin]

great overall info!!

[K-Dubb]

Looks great. Thanks for the How To. What is this mod worth? Would there ever be a reason to remove the pump shoe? I guess this stuff could be tapped out if needed?

[Pale Rider]

Great write-up Andy. Not too many people taking the time to post in this section any more...pretty sure the 4-stroke guys don't know it exists. I like the idea of the alumi tape. I remember an old thread where they used a small piece of rope around the bolt being held in place with duct tape which I thought was a good idea for making it easy to remove the epoxy if needed, but I like your method better.

FYI, Jim used that same type of epoxy on mine & it's been there for 1.5 years without issue.

Thanks Mark
I figured that the rope and tape method didn`t have enough depth for my liking... more bonding area with the alum tape... and if it needs to come out, some quick work with the dremel or possibly inserting a small screw (drill hole) and giving it a yank with a body hammer slide, who knows... I`m not looking to remove the shoe anytime soon

[mjh3ides]

Great write-up Andy. Not too many people taking the time to post in this section any more...pretty sure the 4-stroke guys don't know it exists. I like the idea of the alumi tape. I remember an old thread where they used a small piece of rope around the bolt being held in place with duct tape which I thought was a good idea for making it easy to remove the epoxy if needed, but I like your method better.

FYI, Jim used that same type of epoxy on mine & it's been there for 1.5 years without issue.

[rangermtb5]

Hi Mike, to be truthful I really can`t say... possibly worth a tenth or so. I never did a back to back test. I was just bored and decided to fill them in as most do/did...
Maybe shoot WFO, Jetdave, or Inkaddict a PM and see what they recorded or noted...
Sorry I couldn`t be more helpful... maybe this thread will show how "other people" did this and maybe they know the results...

That's fair. I'm going to give it a try at some point. Looks good and I'd imagine it's worth something.

[Pale Rider]

PR - did you happen to record how much you gained by doing this? I'm sure it's worth something, just curious how much.

Hi Mike, to be truthful I really can`t say... possibly worth a tenth or so. I never did a back to back test. I was just bored and decided to fill them in as most do/did...
Maybe shoot WFO, Jetdave, or Inkaddict a PM and see what they recorded or noted...
Sorry I couldn`t be more helpful... maybe this thread will show how "other people" did this and maybe they know the results...

[rangermtb5]

PR - did you happen to record how much you gained by doing this? I'm sure it's worth something, just curious how much.

[XLT Chad]

Keep up the good work bro!

[Pale Rider]

Hey gents, this is nothing to argue about. There are several products to use, and many b4 me did this years ago...
I can report tho that these have been in use since 06-24-2009, 01:44 PM ... and nothing fell out yet...
so have a few beers, light up a Cigar
Yellow, man don`t jinx me... I always have another tube on hand anyways...

[XLT Chad]

Really? Was the attitude needed? all I did was give my experience with Waterweld and have heard the same from several others who had there's blow out after a couple rides... I wouldn't be surprised to see an update in a month because the plugs are gone. Remember I started off the post saying it looked great... but whatever. Mine looks virtually identical underneath. Nice to see your 4 whole months of membership on the site has made you an expert! Pale Rider always does a great job, in fact I have copied several of his ideas including the seat vents.

Wasn't intended to have attitude, and wasn't directed entirely at you. More at people that just slap crap together and don't care what it looks like. Ive never seen your work and didn't mean to offend you.
I am curious though, WTF does membership at a forum have to do with mechanical experience or ability? Do you really think that this is where some one would learn how to turn a wrench or gain years of experience in mechanics?

[Yellow93]

Waterweld didn't stick? that tells me the area didn't get cleaned good enough.
"30 min job" Well.... you can eather take your time and do a professional looking job like Pale Rider did, or you can just slap some crap in there. It's your ski.

My opinion? Awsome job as usual Andy!

Really? Was the attitude needed? all I did was give my experience with Waterweld and have heard the same from several others who had there's blow out after a couple rides... I wouldn't be surprised to see an update in a month because the plugs are gone. Remember I started off the post saying it looked great... but whatever. Mine looks virtually identical underneath. Nice to see your 4 whole months of membership on the site has made you an expert! Pale Rider always does a great job, in fact I have copied several of his ideas including the seat vents.

[Pale Rider]

Looks very nice but probably WAY overkill for something thats really about a 30 min job! Waterweld also did not stay in for me. I have been using some plumbers putty that WFO turned me on to.

If WFO recommended Plumbers Putty, then that MUST be Gospel There are a few other types that`ll work as well as other techniques... this is just one...thanks...

Andy - where is the best place to find the WaterWeld Epoxy ? Home Depot , NAPA - I do not have a local West Marine

Looks Great - I am ready to do mine

Dew, I bought the Waterweld from Walmart... it`s not a bad product to have on hand. a lot of cool uses to...

Thanks Chad and Dew, I just used what I had, nothing special, I`m just not in the habit of doing anything half ass`d...lol...

[dewzee1200]

Andy - where is the best place to find the WaterWeld Epoxy ? Home Depot , NAPA - I do not have a local West Marine

Looks Great - I am ready to do mine

[XLT Chad]

Looks very nice but probably WAY overkill for something thats really about a 30 min job! Waterweld also did not stay in for me. I have been using some plumbers putty that WFO turned me on to.

Waterweld didn't stick? that tells me the area didn't get cleaned good enough.
"30 min job" Well.... you can eather take your time and do a professional looking job like Pale Rider did, or you can just slap some crap in there. It's your ski.

My opinion? Awsome job as usual Andy!