November 18, 201411 yr 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.
November 18, 201411 yr 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
November 18, 201411 yr Author 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?
November 18, 201411 yr How about using something like the method bar ends are secured with. Compressible rubber section should grip the frame
November 19, 201411 yr Author 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.
November 19, 201411 yr Author 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.
November 20, 201411 yr 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.
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