Honestly, I have never looked at this thread, I thought it was just for another tie down strap. I got one from Yamaha when I had my SJ delivered from Mississippi in 99 when I bought it new. It had a stainless washer and rectangular ring above the washer. Not plastic coated. But regardless, I still use mine form time to time. Always wondered why Yamaha would not sell them. Great Vison Idok!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!