Lil trick - fuel tank strap holder

[Midlake Crisis]

cut a small strip of 1/2" thick padding about 3/4" x 3" and mount it over the bolt on the strap holder that is attached to the hull.

The pad prevents the strap from falling off behind the gas tank before you can get the front loop connected.
:woot:

 

[yamanube]

I am confused, got a pic of what you are talking about?

 

[The Penguin]

I understand completely what he's talking about.

been there, done that.

 

[Waternut]

I've had it happen a lot as well. As you're sliding the tank back in the place, the strap pops off the hook in the back requiring you to remove the tank again to fix it. I fixed this problem by just taking a screwdriver and bending the little tabs outward so the strap can't slide off.

 

[SJBrit]

I bend the lugs on the bracket out - that does the same thing. You can bend them back in if you want to remove the strap.

 

[SJBrit]

I've had it happen a lot as well. As you're sliding the tank back in the place, the strap pops off the hook in the back requiring you to remove the tank again to fix it. I fixed this problem by just taking a screwdriver and bending the little tabs outward so the strap can't slide off.

We must have been typing at the same time! :biggrin:

 

[Big Kahuna]

just take a zip tie and loop it around the hooks, then place your srap there and zip tie the strap to the zip tie. It holds it in place.

 

[yamaslut]

just take a zip tie and loop it around the hooks, then place your srap there and zip tie the strap to the zip tie. It holds it in place.

werd.... x2

 

[Big Kahuna]

learned that trick from Tricky. Waterbox straps also.

 

[WILKEY]

werd.... x2

x3

 

[showmepro1200]

Just use a pair of pliers to squeeze the wire clip so it won't come out of the bracket (opposite move, but similar result to spreading the bracket).

 

[THRUST]

i just take a set of channel locks and pinch it a bit above the hook works great no more tanks in and out because a f'in strap came off

 

[sjetrider]

just take a zip tie and loop it around the hooks, then place your srap there and zip tie the strap to the zip tie. It holds it in place.

this is what I do but I like the bending of the tabs Idea better.

 

[Midlake Crisis]

Pic

I am confused, got a pic of what you are talking about?

Sorry for the quality - cell phone pic in garage, but you get the idea. The loop stays on when it is supposed to, pushes off easily when you want it to. The pad just holds it above the slot so it doesn't drop out.

 

[WRX Dave]

just take a zip tie and loop it around the hooks, then place your srap there and zip tie the strap to the zip tie. It holds it in place.

Same idea, but I used electrical tape since that's what I had on hand at the moment.

 

[jloria]

I use zip ties as well thanks to jvann13 and soulman...easy solution

 

[701superjet]

x3

x4....wammer taught me that trick

 

[Mark44]

j

i bend the lugs on the bracket out - that does the same thing. You can bend them back in if you want to remove the strap.

x2

 

[DAG]

I just dont fail at putting straps on to worrie about it..

lol, jk/jk

 

[NVJAY775]

x5 on zip ties.