As Promised! They're here! SX and 86 87 125m rear rack knobs taking orders now 5/26

[captainweezy]

****5/26/14 UPDATE I am very impressed to say the least. I say better than Hondaline! Absolutely beautiful.
Not sure on total price yet. I did have to pay tax also. I need to check on priority shipping(in the u.s.) tomorrow. Guys I will have a few of these left so the others on going on ebay. I am not making a dime on here so get them now 5/26 through Trike fest. After that, they will go up in price. Just my way of saying thanks to every one else that puts time and money into projects like this. I will post up total prices asap. Will be they be available at trike fest? of course! They will be a few bucks cheaper there also since no shipping is involved.****
SO what do you think?
These are big stainless looking knobs that hold a rear rack down and come through the fender. These are threaded. I cant even find a pic of one to show. So if you have a pic post it up. I am going to invest some money in these. Already have a machine shop that has a cnc machine but I need one to use. Would prefer to buy a set but would borrow one if i had to.
I have a 1987 125m that uses these and it did not come with them.

Any help is appreciated.

[Flossyb20]

Weezy...I want the first 2 sets...if you need the money up front to help get you started, let me know and I'll send it to you.

[Flyingw]

This is what I made for mine.

[Flyingw]

I have a couple of blank knobs left. All you need is a couple of 10mm bolts. Just offering up an option. I cut the head of the bolt off and pressed the bolt shank in to the knob.

[emmie357]

You may be able to use something like these:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#machine-com...-knobs/=qus33x

I have some on my YTM200e racks that I got from the local hardware store. The ones I have are the "threaded hole" type

I put got the right size/pitch threaded rod, then tightened the knobs down like the were nuts. Stock the YTM came with the stud type.

[tri again]

a few of us posted 'sx rack' pictures a while ago.
Can you get the search key to work?

[Chopsaw]

You trying to make something for your own use , or to sell ? There is a tread on here from 3/2012 that has the knobs in the pic . I'll try to link it .
http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthr...whats-it-worth

Not the best , but you can see the knobs .
I just used 10mm bolts , left the 17mm heads on them . I carry a socket and a close quarters ratchet ( just a knob with a 3/8 drive on it )

Chop

[petesatc]

have you got a part number??? i might have them......

[captainweezy]

have you got a part number??? i might have them......

Sorry I do not. Sx's did not come stock with racks so in am guessing it's a Hondaline product. My 125m rack has been used so there are no signs of manufacture name on it/stickers.
I'm going to look at that McMaster car site. I was going to do it anyway. Thanks for all the replys.

Tri-again- yes I used the search key . Even googled a bunch of words relating to the rack pieces.

[Flyingw]

The problem I saw with the McMaster Carr knobs is the thread pitch. The threads in the rack are standard Honda fine threads (10mm x 1.25) and the MC threads are 1.50 and 1.75.

[emmie357]

The problem I saw with the McMaster Carr knobs is the thread pitch. The threads in the rack are standard Honda fine threads (10mm x 1.25) and the MC threads are 1.50 and 1.75.

Hmmm... usually McMaster has all the sizes for fasteners, but the do seem to be missing those. Just a thought, you can try the "Unthreaded knob with set screw" in a standard size with M10 x 1.25 threaded rod. The set screw style appears to have a screw that tightens from the side to lock down on the stud. Or knobs with the "unthreaded through hole" along with the appropriate bolt.

[captainweezy]

Good ideas. I'm going to keep searching for a set of the actual knobs. Seems 12-18 sets would probably sell here. I have an awesome machine shop with CBC machine ready to rock and roll.

[redsox]

I fabbed up some brackets for my sx rack about a month ago. i tapped the brackets with standard thread and got some knobs from a furniture place near me. Its not an oem look at all, but, it did'nt come out too bad. anyway, i mention it because a few months ago when you threw out your "feeler" thread i said i would be in for buying a set of knobs if you produced them. seems i jumped the gun a bit. i don't have oem brackets, so i now have no need for oem knobs. sorry. i wanted to let you know in case you were counting me as one of the "sold" sets.

[captainweezy]

No problem redsox! Thanks for letting me know.

[minny]

Is this what you are looking for?
Off a 1985 250SX