Trail Tank ( oem look #2)

[easy sleder]

Had the dzeus mod to replace the thumb screws the trail tank comes with , nice oem look and easier on the thumb and fingers

Thanks grizztracks

easy

 

[Grimm]

Looks good!

Did you just turn the fasteners on a lathe?

 

[easy sleder]

Actually grizztracks took care of it for me , send them out last week and got them back yesterday .

A local machine shop here wanted $80.00 to do it (thief), for $30.00 grizztracks will do them and ship em back , I threw in a few extra bucks to cover the shipping , besides I'de rather encourage a TY member then a local crook .


easy

 

[Daranello]

who did it for you?? how much?

 

[grizztracks]

Glad to help you out Easy. It doesn't surprise me a machine shop would charge $80. it takes about 15 to 20 min to turn and thread a fastener. I'm not trying to make money, just trying to help all the TY members.

PM if interested.

 

[AKrider]

From what it looks like you are running a die over the stock dzus fastener? I didn't care for the Trail Tank phillips head screws and I thought the thumb screws would work better than they did. I like your mod. What did you do about the relief cut into the stock Dzus fasteners? Do you turn it down to size on the lathe first?

 

[2008FxNytro]

Glad to help you out Easy. It doesn't surprise me a machine shop would charge $80. it takes about 15 to 20 min to turn and thread a fastener. I'm not trying to make money, just trying to help all the TY members.

PM if interested.

Yea, and by the time you get it set up, it takes a little bit. And at 60 bucks an hour.....

by the way, those look really nice!!

 

[easy sleder]

Actually they said "at least" 80 bucks but could be more ....

Anyway , happy with the result , a buddy of mine looked at it and said , "so, when are you putting the trail tank in ? "...

easy

 

[2008FxNytro]

Thats awesome! They look really good, Def looks factory.

 

[grizztracks]

From what it looks like you are running a die over the stock dzus fastener? I didn't care for the Trail Tank phillips head screws and I thought the thumb screws would work better than they did. I like your mod. What did you do about the relief cut into the stock Dzus fasteners? Do you turn it down to size on the lathe first?

1) remove the bucket handle
2) cut the notched end off with a hacksaw (about 1/4")
3) mount in a lathe and turn to the 5mm diameter.
4) cut threads with a die or lathe (I use a die, cutting threads on a lathe can be difficult and there is more chance for error)
5) install the aluminum spacer and an internal tooth washer over the fastener. (I use an undersized washer and drive it over the treads with a small socket. It replaces the plastic keeper and serves as a retainer for the spacer and prevents loosening).

The dzus fastener are shorter than the thumb screw but still have plenty of threads to hold the panels securely without loosening. I ran them last year without any problems. I also keep a couple of the thumb screws in my tool bag for spares.

 

[Grimm]

Grizztracks, are you still using the provided locking split washers?

 

[grizztracks]

Grizztracks, are you still using the provided locking split washers?

No, I'm using an internal tooth lock washer that I picked up at a local hardware. I'm not sure what size (#6 or #8 ??) it won't just slide over the fastener, I tap them on with a small socket. They keep the aluminum spacers from falling off when I take the fasteners out and they also prevent loosening. Works well.

 

[Easy Rider]

I hope you are ready to make a pile of those fastners! I'm in, got to have those fastners!

 

[nate007]

Easy- I've got to ask.... Where the heck did you come up with that sled in your avitar? That is freakin sweet!! If you have anything on that one, post something on it! Thats definately one I've got to see!

 

[easy sleder]