Fuel Tank Front Rubber Spacer

Does anyone happen to have an extra rubber spacer for underneath the fuel tank (on the drawing for the fuel tank, it's item 13)? Or does someone have a better idea to replace it since they are no longer available from Honda? I am missing one of mine and my tank leans to one side.

 

Look at some spacers from different models that are available, compare them with what you have and buy a pair. The old one could probably be used as a bookmark or one of those things some folks use to separate thier toes when painting thier toenails.

 

Nice! Hadn't thought of the uses of a single spacer. Thanks for the tip.

 

I have heard that there are guys who can ride, text and paint their toenails all at the same time. Probably harleydoods. Certainly no one here.

 

My bike was missing almost all the rubber spacers for the tank until last fall. didn't notice any difference.

 

Many times these spacers are stolen by harleydoods who paint thier toenails. Several arrests were made by local police at an all Harley nudist camp last July. One of the accused was released due to lack of evidence when Chief Wilbur McCoy discovered that what the arresting officers thought was nail polish was a rare foot fungus.

 

i just read this now and am slightly disturbed. :-/

 

What I did was use a fuel hose/line. I cut two pieces about 1.5inches long and cut right through the center of one side so that I have a sort of "c" shape and put them on both sides of the tank. Cheapest fix I've ever done.

 

Great fix. Another type line that works well is Tygon. It's clear. I use it on places where wiring might rub or chafe and short out. Another use if available is the larger ID stuff for routing and bundling computer cables.

 

I finally came up with a solution. I use a type of high density foam at work and have scrap pieces left over. It handles heat pretty well. Was able to get enough to make it the same thickness as the OEM. Then secured it with duct tape! Tank now is level on the bike.

 

That's what I did too.

 

Ha ha, you said duct tape.Always a good tool for bike repair. lol You should just use some kind of glue since the sticky from the duct tape will either transfer to the bike or dry up altogether.