Time needed: 10 minutes
A step by step guide for repairing the buckle closure on Tailfin AP Top Bags, Panniers, Fork Packs, Cargo and Downtube Packs.
- Required kit
Parts required for this repair,
– Tailfin Buckle Repair Kit (Replacement buckle and Hypalon tab)
– Scissors
– Sewing machine (Use a strong needle if possible)
– Double-sided tape - Remove excess tab
Start by trimming the excess from the original tab
- Thread the replacement buckle
Thread the replacement tab and buckle and position over the original. Use double-sided tape or clips to keep the tab in place.
- Ensure Buckle is correctly positioned.
- Stitch tab keeper.
Stitch tab keeper and ensure all sides are sewed, this prevents movement and provides a neat finish.
- Stitch buckle tab
stitch across the tab directly behind the buckle
*Repair complete*