Had an idea to stop the fraying of tank trapping on F series

Tom Fleming · Jul 8, 2013

So, I measured and cut the cotton web strapping for around the gas tank on the F-30 tonight. I bought a large roll of it off Gordon Rice a few years back.

Anyway, the ends fray a bit, as I had used it on my F-12 when I did the tank. Well, it dawned on me, that I have some of the rubber base coating (Plasti-Dip) to put soft grips on pliers, etc. I have it in white, so I thought I would dip the ends of the strapping into it. Just did the last 1/2" - 3/4" of it. It is currently drying. Should keep the ends from fraying, it is white, and should be thin enough not to be "in the way"

Thought I would share. I tried to get a picture of it, but the dang camera wouldn't focus right. will try again tomorrow with a different camera.

Nebraska Kirk · Jul 8, 2013

Good idea!

David R Inman · Jul 9, 2013

Should work. Similar thing, when my shoe laces are
too long, I cut them and then apply super glue to the
cut to prevent fraying.

Harold Hubbard · Jul 9, 2013

Regular latex paint in whatever color you have
hanging around will work too. Also reinforces and
more or less waterproofs your pant legs.

Rick Remmert · Jul 9, 2013

Heated the ends up with one of those propane candle lighters and pressed it together, wear a leather glove. Don't let your wife see you using it for that. Used to that with water ski ropes all the time. Works great.

Tom Fleming · Jul 9, 2013

Rick, if it is nylon, that works well. However, the strap stock I bought from Rice Equipment is Cotton. I have also heard of using paint as well......which I was going to do, then I remembered the Plasti-dip.

Had an idea to stop the fraying of tank trapping on F series

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