NOddie:
When mounting my Hepco & Becker rear rack I had to take off the rear fender. Two of the screws have plastic washers. While reinstalling the fender I dropped the screw and washer. I looked everywhere for the plastic washer but could not find it. I even used a flashlight but no luck. As it was a Sunday I made a plastic washer out of a Rubbermaid sandwich container that was about the same thickness. (Drill a hole the same screw size. Then place the other washer on the hole and trace the outer edge with a pen. Cut the outer edge with shears. New washer! Advantage is the screw fits on tight and will not fall off.)
Anyway, I got the rack and rear bag mounted and I took the bike off the stand. Once the rear wheel hit the ground so did the missing washer. Go figure. It is now in my Ducati spare parts bin.
Buy the flexi magnet that scowa18 suggested as they are very handy. Although the final solution will probably be take the can off and shake it out.
When mounting my Hepco & Becker rear rack I had to take off the rear fender. Two of the screws have plastic washers. While reinstalling the fender I dropped the screw and washer. I looked everywhere for the plastic washer but could not find it. I even used a flashlight but no luck. As it was a Sunday I made a plastic washer out of a Rubbermaid sandwich container that was about the same thickness. (Drill a hole the same screw size. Then place the other washer on the hole and trace the outer edge with a pen. Cut the outer edge with shears. New washer! Advantage is the screw fits on tight and will not fall off.)
Anyway, I got the rack and rear bag mounted and I took the bike off the stand. Once the rear wheel hit the ground so did the missing washer. Go figure. It is now in my Ducati spare parts bin.
Buy the flexi magnet that scowa18 suggested as they are very handy. Although the final solution will probably be take the can off and shake it out.
