New issue developing with the 09 plastic outer shell on the Stallion front or nose piece. I indicate developing because TM is aware of it and yesterday I saw a new unit on a showroom floor with the identical problem. This issue makes the top part of the front end extend out from the lower unit and is somewhat noticeable.
If you open/raise the front section for the hood area you may notice just forward of the mirrors along the edge that the outer plastic shell is about 1/4inch seperated from the composite inner frame for about 4" to 6".
My unit had this from day one on the right side and now I notice, to a lesser extent on the left.
I contacted TM and they referred me to a dealer. I was told that there is a type of mechanical captive system, but I can not see any. The dealer told me to use 3M Plastic and Emblem Adhesive, 08061, and clamp for 24 hours.
His instructions did not work, so I sanded the areas down and used it again following the instructions on the box. Because of the tensile force needed to clamp the repaired joint, I am leaving the clamps on for 72 hours. If there was no tensile force needed, only a 30 minute clamp would be required.
If this fails again, I have a 3M District Manager contact who has recommended an industrial bonding tape (72 hour clamping required) or a two part mix that would have a very high tensile strength (not yet briefed on the clamping times).
If you open/raise the front section for the hood area you may notice just forward of the mirrors along the edge that the outer plastic shell is about 1/4inch seperated from the composite inner frame for about 4" to 6".
My unit had this from day one on the right side and now I notice, to a lesser extent on the left.
I contacted TM and they referred me to a dealer. I was told that there is a type of mechanical captive system, but I can not see any. The dealer told me to use 3M Plastic and Emblem Adhesive, 08061, and clamp for 24 hours.
His instructions did not work, so I sanded the areas down and used it again following the instructions on the box. Because of the tensile force needed to clamp the repaired joint, I am leaving the clamps on for 72 hours. If there was no tensile force needed, only a 30 minute clamp would be required.
If this fails again, I have a 3M District Manager contact who has recommended an industrial bonding tape (72 hour clamping required) or a two part mix that would have a very high tensile strength (not yet briefed on the clamping times).
