Quick Release Tank Pins

[mrk66]

For a number of reasons, I decided to make my own quick release tank pins. Because I had trouble finding the exact fasteners I wanted to use at the local hardware store, I had to buy more than I needed on line. So, I have made a few extra sets.

The pins and washers are 316 stainless steel. The hairpin cotter pin is made out of 1/16” 316 SS. The lanyard for the cotter pin is nylon coated stainless steel w/ aluminum crimps. I used a spot of caulking to glue the washers to the top of the rubber grommets on the tank so they are more or less captured. I also used a little Lock Tite on the threads to secure the pins. Mine do not wiggle or move in anyway when the tank is up.









The first gen set up is a little different. The lanyard connects to the radiator mount. Also, the 1st gen takes a little wiggling to get the grommets down on the pins. It isn't a real problem, but the fit is tighter than on the 2nd gens.







I also recommend screwing the QR pins or your old tank screws ALL the way in to the holes prior to final installation to ensure that any obstructions are cleaned out of the threads. This will make setting the pins to the correct height much easier.

I am asking $15 a set delivered in the US and $18 a set delivered in Canada. If you are interested, PM me and I'll invoice you via PayPal. If you don't want to do the PayPal thing, I will accept checks, but I will wait to ship until the check clears so it will take longer.

Please specify 1st or 2nd gen. Paypal to ocularengineer at gmail dot com

[slakwhere]

are those bolts tight in the frame? or does the fact that the pin goes thru them both mean they can be loose to line up?

is there any more "wiggle" in the tank than the oem bolts?

[NINJAdoc]

I was looking at doing the same thing - should work on a 1000S right? PM me your PP info, I'll take 2 sets.

[jdewkilla]

umm, yes please.

[tcl]

Wow, that's the nicest implementation of the concept i've seen.

[acer66]

Me like, should work on 1. Gens also right?

[mrk66]

Originally Posted by slakwhere

are those bolts tight in the frame? or does the fact that the pin goes thru them both mean they can be loose to line up?

is there any more "wiggle" in the tank than the oem bolts?

I use some lock tight to keep them from moving when the tank is up. When the tank is down and the bolts are adjusted properly, there is no "wiggle" in the tank.

Originally Posted by NINJAdoc

I was looking at doing the same thing - should work on a 1000S right? PM me your PP info, I'll take 2 sets.

I have not test fit a set on the 1000, but I don't see why it would be any different. As long as the bolts are M6 and 86mm apart they should work fine.

Originally Posted by jdewkilla

umm, yes please.

My PayPal address will be added to the first post.

Originally Posted by acer66

Me like, should work on 1. Gens also right?

The 1st get lanyard placement is a little different. OP will have pics of the 1st gen set up soon.

[NINJAdoc]

PP sent - 2 pairs.

Thanks!

Craig

[mrk66]

Its official. Demand has just exceeded supply.

I am ordering more hardware today to do another batch of these, so tell your friends that they can't be as cool as you without a set of these!

Paid orders will be going out this afternoon. Cut off for shipping today is 1200.

[SVsooke]

Got yourself a hit.Send a set to Canada?Will pay the extra shipping.Nice work!