4 Point Docking Hardware ?
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4 Point Docking Hardware ?
I went to put on my Tour Pak last night and cracked the bakelite on both rear studs of the docking hardware. Looks like I can get replacements for $8.00 a piece.
Before I try it again, can I get some tips on locking this Tour Pak in place? It seems to be really tight when I go to put it on. ANY help would greatly be appreciated. I don't want to crack 2 more studs. I personally think that's a bad design. Those studs shoud be all metal with a brass bushing instead of bakelite.
Thanks!
Before I try it again, can I get some tips on locking this Tour Pak in place? It seems to be really tight when I go to put it on. ANY help would greatly be appreciated. I don't want to crack 2 more studs. I personally think that's a bad design. Those studs shoud be all metal with a brass bushing instead of bakelite.
Thanks!
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I would suggest, once you get the tour pak mounted, loosen all of the bolts that fasten the 4 point docking hardware in place. Or loosen the mounting bolts first then mount the tour pak. There seems to be a bit to much slack or tolerance that can allow the docking hardware to create a very tight fit for the tour pak. If you loosen the mounting bolts it should self-adjust.
There has been a few others that have had the same issues.
There has been a few others that have had the same issues.
Last edited by shortride; Mar 1, 2011 at 03:34 PM.
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I would suggest, once you get the tour pak mounted, loosen all of the bolts that fasten the 4 point docking hardware in place. Or loosen the mounting bolts first then mount the tour pak. There seems to be a bit to much slack or tolerance that can allow the docking hardware to create a very tight fit for the tour pak. If you loosen the mounting bolts it should self-adjust.
That right there is the best advice you will get! Very simple, very true, very easy. I might go so far as to suggest removing each bolt (1 at a time) to put some new Loctite on them. Snug them up just enough so that they can still move a little, place your TP on, and alternately run the torque up to the desired spec. Either way, Shortride is right on the money.
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