MXKris's Superjet Foothold Install

[Captain PegLeg]

Well... started on the foothold install today. All i got done was pulling off all the mat/padding/glue, and man what a PITA. I also got it all scuffed up and sanded with low grit paper so it isn't smooth and now i am ready to start cutting here shortly, and getting this project really rolling. I plan on having it all ready to go when i go out for the first time since my arm destruction. I'll put pics up in the morning after the doc appointment. Well underway though!! :Banane09:

Few questions:
1) Can i just use jb weld to glue in the holds? I read that someone once used contact cement as well, i'm not sure though. I am gonna rivet them in and just glass over the rivets if it makes any difference.
2) Do you have to pour foam in after you cut it out if you make it fit snugly and not cut out more than required?

 

[Big Kahuna]

1. you cannot use JB Weld to hold the footholds. Use 5200, Urethane Adheasive (PL, Loctite) or west systems epoxy with 404 adh additive.

2. best to foam after your footholds are installed, and then glass over the hole you drilled.

3. Glass over the seams of the footholds.

 

[Captain PegLeg]

Got it! Thanks!

 

[Kennay]

instead of dicking around with rivets, I'd just buy a bunch of countersunk 1/2" SS screws.... lay down a thick layer of epoxy and whatever filler you choose, and then screw em in, and glass over before the epoxy that is oozing out everywhere has a chance to set up.

 

[Captain PegLeg]

Ok guys... here is my progress. And i would like to get the cut outs out, and defoamed, pretty much get it ready to be glued and glassed in. I have a few questions for you foothold experts.

The templete for the REVs don't fit on the gun whale so do you just wrap the top of it over the top like in my picture? And also, it feels like they are in the more comfortable spot being at the farthest back picture (2)... but the templete goes all over the top corner. So do i just put the templete down, and cut out where the templete is? Also, what you guys think about that placement? Thanks! Sooner i get a reply the sooner i can get under the knife/dremel!

 

[Captain PegLeg]

Anyone have suggestions before i start cutting? If no one replies, i'm just winging it tomorrow!! HAHA!

 

[Flat Brapp]

I mounted my Revs 11.5 inches from the front of the tray. I measured from the very front of the cutout to the front of the tray. Be prepared to completely de-foam the right side of the ski so that you can bend the exhaust pipe to fit the REV foot holds.

 

[Flat Brapp]

Don't bother using a template you need to use the actual foothold for referencing the cutout for the ankle area.

 

[Captain PegLeg]

I got that templete from the memeber Torpedo. Ok... so just cut a little at a time instead of the templete?

 

[Flat Brapp]

I measured nine million times then i just went for it. i cut out the basic shape first, then i trimmed into the upper deck in small amount until the ankle cutout fit perfect. The first hold took me about an hour to get in right, then the second was a breeze. That exhaust pipe is going to screw you though.....

 

[Flat Brapp]

Here are some reference photos.

 

[SjpmoJ]

here's some more reference pics...footholds installed as far back as possible in this install....just personal preference & comfort.

 

[Captain PegLeg]

Thanks for the photos guys! Sorry about no updates. I was Theme Parking it in FL for the past ten days!! Here is my progress, i got everything cut out, and all my US Composite stuff in to finish up the job tomorrow! Here are a few photos... I have a question below all of them as well. Enjoy!

I just cut the toe out of the hold... i will rebuild it around the tube instead of dealing with bending and stuff.

Questions:

1) I got some milled fiberglass to mix in to strengthen the putty up to glue them in, is this the proper way? Like to use milled fiber, or do i just use the resin and hardener?

2) I got the Fiberglass sheets what everyone said to get (i think), and i just thought it would look a little different than this, is this the correct stuff?

THANKS ALOT!

 

[Captain PegLeg]

I'm FINISHED!!!! :headbang::headbang::headbang::headbang: Its not the best turf job, but i still think its not to bad for my first wack! My first time doing holds as well. Needless to say, it was very time consuming being my frst time and i learned alot! I will def do some things different next time! Well... am gonna try her out this weekend, it will be the first ride back since breaking my arm as well! Well, here it is! Let me know what you guys think!!

 

[Kennay]

GT in the background :redface::smokin::smokin::smokin::smokin:

 

[TheRealMXKris]

I sooo called that! I knew someone would point that out first!

 

[Captain PegLeg]

HAHAHA! It does stick out in the pics a little! That is my dream car! To bad its not mine... we are just storing it for my cousin... I live in the HOOD! Trust me, no one in our neighborhood knows we have it in our garage! Like hood... houses in my neighborhood sell less than 90k! HAHAHAHAHAHHA! That car is worth more than my house!

 

[cleetus]

awesome car, good job on the holds/turf

 

[Yama97rn]

Looks good. Hoping to do the same thing as you before summer riding! Thanks for the pictures!