Zero Bonnet Retainers

[Guest iank]

The bonnet catches I have on my Zero are the standard rubber over centre type which as some other members here will unfortunately agree can be left undone. I looked at fitting Aero catches but decided this would leave a number of unsightly holes where the previous catches had been. So I've manufactured a couple of internal latches that hook the bonnet when its fitted.

 

I've attached pictures of the prototypes fitted to my Zero. They're shown here in conjunction with the GBS bonnet pins.

 

If anyone else would like a pair of these making IM me and we can agree suitable remuneration.

 

Ian

[fry61]

What does the "fixed" side of the spring bear against?

[speedtripledan]

cool idea, having lost a bonnet in the past i can see the value in such an item

[Guest peter2b2002]

better make a 5mm rad on the bracket wont pass the iva test

peter2b

[Guest Tim Norman]

Unless it already has passed as his signature would suggest!

[Guest iank]

Bob,

 

The spring bears against a raised part of the bracket on the underside. The attached drawing shows the raised platform. The spring itself is a 180 degree torsion spring

 

Ian

[sj-bradley]

better make a 5mm rad on the bracket wont pass the iva test

peter2b

 

He said "internal" so this would be exempt from the radius requirements as it's in the engine bay.

 

But, I do like the idea.

 

Simon.

[Guest iank]

Got to admit I thought Peters comment was tongue in cheek

 

Apologies Peter if it wasn't

 

Ian

[ozz]

How do they undo?

 

Ozz

[Guest iank]

Same way they do on your tin top.

 

Lift the bonnet a little and poke your finger in to push the latch back against the spring to release its hold on the bonnet.

 

Ian

[Guest iank]

P.S. I'm sure, in fact I know, there are plenty here who are perfectly capable of making these themselves.

 

If anyone prefers it I'm equally quite happy to post a couple of drawings and a BOM - again just let me know

[fry61]

Bob,

 

The spring bears against a raised part of the bracket on the underside. The attached drawing shows the raised platform. The spring itself is a 180 degree torsion spring

 

Ian

Cheers, couldn't see that in photos.