henk Can somebody give me some dimensions off those small bobbins that are on the 851 racing or SPS tank. The small alloy ones where those rubber straps hang on. Or if somebody have two for sale? I tought i had some but can't find them anymore. Henk!!!
SP128 Not sure if they are exact matches or if they mount the same way, but Bevel Heaven sells these aluminum 'gas tank buttons that look about right. https://store.bevelheaven.com/Body-Dress-Up-etc/Gas-Tank-Button-Aluminum/
dudlington Henk , I came across the same problem and actually wanted the plastic version as that is what I have on some of my Carbon racing tanks. I could not find anything but found these as a cheap option. The thread is perfect , the length is too long and of course the shape is different. I was going to fit them on my little lathe and modify a few sets. However if you want originality these will not be any good to you.............however they will work. Easy to do. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M5-X-20-Tapered-Black-Knob-Pack-Of-50-Pieces/232559412923?hash=item36259f06bb:g:DDIAAOxy-W9SOJbQ
stiglarsenDK Fotos of Originals Yes those will do the job... a small and nice grove matching the rubbers.. and you will not cut your fingers on the sharp ALU ones... Just made a few fotos of my 851 CF NOS unit, with what i belive has it's original Bobbins (black ALU w Rather sharp edges)...Im not able to upload any pictures anymore for some reason ??... Henk send me you mail address via PM and ill send fotos to you ..
griff851 I'll machine them up for you for postage. I think they're 6mm, could be 5, i'll check my RR tank. I need to know if your anodising them. Post the pics so I know what shape.
griff851 Will these do? Used 6061 instead of 7075 which would be overkill. Pm your address and i'll get postage cost.
stafford I'm also after a pair but have use these in the past. https://www.mdinaitalia.co.uk/Tank_bobbin_rear.html
griff851 Well basically they are the same. I checked out postage. Tracking $35, non tracking $25, as a letter $3-4. So here's the deal. The ashes are on, your lot are down, miracles can happen. Now i'm not into cricket, but how about if you win the ashes i'll send you them for nicks. If not, you cough up $8 and i'll post them as a letter.
Mr.R Hi Griff, I'm not into cricket myself (unless it involves an afternoon drinking beer and a smoke in the sunshine with good friends), but I do find it funny that the Aussi's are quick enough to mention a sport victory, but strangely quite when we've kicked your arse at the Rugby??? As happened recently. 😏 Steve R
griff851 Well yes of coarse. No point banging on about loosing, where's the fun in that! Apart from that great line 'Another amazing defeat snatched from the hands of victory 😄
griff851 stafford wroteI'm also after a pair but have use these in the past. https://www.mdinaitalia.co.uk/Tank_bobbin_rear.htmlOk no miracles, but the instead Christmas spirit. I made 2 sets while doing Henks. All yours, I'll send as a letter if you PM your address. Sent Henks today.
stafford I was doing a rain dance at 4am this morning, maybe the gods would have preferred me dressed. PM incoming
dudlington Started with the part on the left (50 bought for a tenner) and turned up the other 2 ..........works a treat.
stiglarsenDK dudlington wroteStarted with the part on the left (50 bought for a tenner) and turned up the other 2 ..........works a treat.Those will do the job... Most annoying thing is that they are a pain to get on and off.. Will do a few over Christmas in ALU and thinking trying making a hex hole from the outside to eliminate that issue..
