Motherwell rack - nuts
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Motherwell rack - nuts
Anyone got an easy way to attach a nut under the fender to screw on the luggage rack ... I got mine on with several extension bits and a socket and lots of swearing. Is there a way to 'stick' the nut in place so I can take it off and on (for taking an occasional passenger) ?
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RE: Motherwell rack - nuts
Matkiwi. You can buy a nut from your local dealer. I got one for my rack although I haven't fitted it yet. It is a steel nut with a turned down neck and the neck has a circlip groove in it.
You fit the nut from underneath, the necked down diaslides up through the hole in the fender and then you slide the circlip in the groovenow showing above the fenderto hold it in place.
I remember someone on the forum saying the best way to fit the nut is todrop a long zip tie through the fender hole, attach the nut and then pull it back up and fit the clip.
All the best. WW.
You fit the nut from underneath, the necked down diaslides up through the hole in the fender and then you slide the circlip in the groovenow showing above the fenderto hold it in place.
I remember someone on the forum saying the best way to fit the nut is todrop a long zip tie through the fender hole, attach the nut and then pull it back up and fit the clip.
All the best. WW.
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Anyone got an easy way to attach a nut under the fender to screw on the luggage rack ... I got mine on with several extension bits and a socket and lots of swearing. Is there a way to 'stick' the nut in place so I can take it off and on (for taking an occasional passenger) ?
Mat
Anyone got an easy way to attach a nut under the fender to screw on the luggage rack ... I got mine on with several extension bits and a socket and lots of swearing. Is there a way to 'stick' the nut in place so I can take it off and on (for taking an occasional passenger) ?
Mat
A nice thumb screw will cost you about $10-$15 dollars but a stainless/chrome bolt or screw will work just dandy.
Use a long wire tie to get the adapter in place the first time, unless you have small hands (I didn't use the wire tie).
I can take my fender rack off in about 30 seconds........but I am slow.
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I remember someone on the forum saying the best way to fit the nut is todrop a long zip tie through the fender hole, attach the nut and then pull it back up and fit the clip.
I remember someone on the forum saying the best way to fit the nut is todrop a long zip tie through the fender hole, attach the nut and then pull it back up and fit the clip.
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Thanks ... sounds a damn sight easier than trying sqeeze my fat hands up the fender ... one fender/seat nut kit on order ... you'd think Motherwell would include it as part of the package
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Thanks ... sounds a damn sight easier than trying sqeeze my fat hands up the fender ... one fender/seat nut kit on order ... you'd think Motherwell would include it as part of the package
Mat
Thanks ... sounds a damn sight easier than trying sqeeze my fat hands up the fender ... one fender/seat nut kit on order ... you'd think Motherwell would include it as part of the package
Mat
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