tufftom4 Posted November 2, 2009 Share #1 Posted November 2, 2009 Anyone know where I can get the rubber grommets for the luggage rack on the travel trunk I have looked at alot of bike part stores and can't find them. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted November 2, 2009 Share #2 Posted November 2, 2009 (edited) What I used to replace mine were the thick black faucet washers. If you are just looking for the hard rubber pad that goes between the rack and the surface of the trunk let me know what size the tubing your rack is and I'll set you up with a set. I bought an assortment box. You wouldn't belive how many places these thing actually work on a Yamaha. LOL! I'll post some pics when I get home from work this afternoon so you can see how it looks. Shoot me a PM with your mail addy if you're interested. Edited November 3, 2009 by Snaggletooth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted November 2, 2009 Share #3 Posted November 2, 2009 Snaggletooth to the rescue!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tufftom4 Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted November 3, 2009 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted November 3, 2009 Share #5 Posted November 3, 2009 The West Marine stores also carry rubber flat washers. When I first bought the '91 the P.O. installed star conchos under each one of the rack posts and the first time it rained the truck got really damp. So I took black marine caulk and removed one screw at a time and squirted caulk into each hole filling the underside of each concho. No more leaks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted November 3, 2009 Share #6 Posted November 3, 2009 Sorry......had to run out of town unexpectedly. But anyway, they are called bib washers used in faucets. They are thick and and pretty firm and are almost the same as stock mounting washers. I used a couple of different sizes because I had to reengineer the holes a bit as they were a little off from the old rack holes. They seal up well and covered the difference in size. Only had to drill out the center hole to 1/4 inch for the bolt. I made some support plates for the inside of the tank lid also to help spread the weight around. I had a travel bag that was too big for the old rack so I'm fixed to go now. So a couple of pics. If you didn't find anything let me know the tubing size and I'll mail a set off to you. And Bongo.........I found a rack so I'll quit bugging ya. LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ken8143 Posted November 4, 2009 Share #7 Posted November 4, 2009 good description and pictures - thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tufftom4 Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share #8 Posted November 5, 2009 Great pics and great idea thank you. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted November 5, 2009 Share #9 Posted November 5, 2009 Every now and then I come up with something that actually works out pretty well. Kind of a trial and error kinda guy. Been that way since I was little. Hope it helps ya out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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