ridelimousin Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Does anyone know where I can get a captive nut or whatever it's called for the tank bolt for a Y2k TXT 280? When I bought the bike recently it came with what looks to be a home made captive nut with a bent washer and nut but this has now failed. I did order one from a Gas Gas uk online shop but the part they sent me doesn't fit in the rather large hole in the frame. Here is the hole in the frame where the nut is meant to be mounted: Here is a photo of the part that was sent to me that doesn't fit: I guess the 2 "hooks" are meant to sit on the edges of the frame hole but they are too small. Have they sent me the wrong part for this year of bike? Or has someone enlarged the frame hole at some point? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerorev3rev4 Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 looks like the hole is worn or damaged , you could get a small 10mm head size nut found on most vehicles that have a washer part of the nut , turn upside down sit in hole and weld it in ,or weld nut to small strip of steel sit in hole and rivet plate to frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petert Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Could you not use a Dzus fastener instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridelimousin Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Thanks for info so far, can anyone else confirm that the hole has been enlarged? I don't have welding kit unfortunately so keen to try otehr ideas before I take the bike to a welder. What type of Dzus did you have in mind petert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotherfive Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 How about using something like the method bar ends are secured with. Compressible rubber section should grip the frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ridelimousin Posted November 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 The Dzus looks a possibility, although presumably I would need to drill 2 holes in the frame? Would this be difficult to drill into? Any idea where best to get one of the DZus like the one pictured for not too much money? Ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridelimousin Posted November 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 How about using something like the method bar ends are secured with. Compressible rubber section should grip the frame Hi do you have a pic of a bar end such as this? Ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadof2 Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Gasser already use these to fasten the rear exhaust on some of the older models, BMW also use them on their 3 series window winding mechanisms. You should be able to find one that fits your slot. Try an Ebay search for "clip on fasteners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicmat Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 wonder if you could put a riv nut in. Specialist tool though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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