Rub-rail out of track

[danielg5]

Hello,

My rub-rail (1995 Speedster) has a slight crack in it, and a section about 18 inches long has come out of the track (forward port side). Does anyone have a quick solution to get it squeezed back in? Thanks!

 

[Dr Honda]

Use a flat screwdriver to push it back in... but the crack isn't easy to deal with. If it's not broke at the nose (where it's bent the most) you could use a rail cover to hold it in place, and cover the crack. (like the one at the rear)

The one on my old sportster was broke, and I found a new one on ebay. BUT... they aren't common. (or cheap)

 

[RFoster130]

Sit it out in the sun and let it get warm and soft. Then you can just use your hand or a rubber mallet and pop it back in. Sometimes on hot days mine has a few spots were it starts to come out. Its easy to push back in. If its cracked in half, its going to keep being a pain. I would use a cap ike doc suggested. Ive had a hard time finding the same rail for a decent price. Im think eventually ill replace the whole rail, track and all.