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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 03:42 AM
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I am having my tank resprayed on my 93 FXLR.
The leather tank strap is fixed to the front tab by 2 crappy bolts and cross head screws.
These have been replaced by hand made stainless fixings( i have a great engineering friend)
The rear of the strap was held on by 3 tie wraps.
I think it should have some kind of elastic fixing, but not sure.
I will be putting the strap back on the tank, any ideas how to fix the rear end on it ?
Dee.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 07:22 PM
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I see you're not having much luck. You might be right, go to a sewing store, get some suitable elastic, drill and tap a hole, bolt and washer and you're good to go. Having a hard time visualizing what you're up against. obviously not stock if it had zip ties. sooner or later you'll find something that works Trial and error.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 08:44 AM
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The strap on my FXLR was held on by a zip tye at the bottom when I got it. Don't rmember seeing a hole in the frame for a screw. Once the seats on you won't see how it is attached so be creative.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 07:58 PM
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Zip ties are a lot cleaner looking than the foot long piece of electrical wire holding mine on when I bought it.
 
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