false tank hinge

[chief771]

Good morning! I was looking at my false tank today and saw I need pins to hold the tank sides hinge together. It appears the previous owner was using rusty old nails. Maybe I am too fussy but after all th work I am putting into my bike, I have no plans to use nails. Any ideas out ther to find pins for the hinges? :thanks:

 

[David Mantle]

Could you adapt piano hinges as a replacement?

 

[brianinpa]

Bikebandit:

PIN, SHELTER HINGE
P/N 703939
Usually ships within 1 to 2 business days
$4.92

 

[mwbill37841]

radick 's has them also. until i get miss daisy up to par i'm useing zip ties.

 

[joedrum]

:smilie_happy: :smilie_happy: :smilie_happy: the fifth

 

[mcgovern61]

It appears the previous owner was using rusty old nails.:thanks:

Typical!! Don't they understand these bikes are outdoor machines exposed to the weather!! Should have used galvanized nails for that job! :smilie_happy:

 

[slabghost]

Any hobby shop has "piano" wire of different sizes. Find the size you need and cut to length.

 

[yupperdoo]

My 76 was completely missing all the pins...and the plastic bushings.After a bit of digging in my"inactive materials inventory",I came up with a couple pieces of 1/8"?? brazing rod long enough to bridge both hinges on either side,when slid through from the front.Used shortened plastic drywall anchors for the bushings.
With a little 90 degree tweak on the "front" end as a "head",the curve of the installation when in place seems to cause plenty of friction to hold em in place.

 

[Placerville]

$3.10 at SouthSound Honda