Anyone else have trouble fitting stainless tank straps?

[TREVCOS]

Anyone else have trouble fitting the stainless ones on. I've got the drivers side one on no problem but the passenger side one is being a right git. It just seems too far away to get the bolt in. Just wondered if anyone else struggled, I'm sure I'll get there in the end, I always do, but so many of the jobs seem to be a right pain in the RS.

[M.Hansen]

I had the same problem but i just used a longer bolt.

[The Radman]

standard ones are the same trev, its as though the tanks too big lol

[TREVCOS]

At least it's not just me, I think I'll try a longer bolt too, it was driving me bonkers the other day.

[stu]

Yeah had the same problem they are a pain to fit, as said I used longer bolt to get it going, nipped it up then put a pair of mole grips on so I could swap the bolts back to the shorter ones,

[BUSYBOY]

Is is something to do with the tank expanding with fuel fumes over the years do you think maybe

[b0bbyb0y]

Is is something to do with the tank expanding with fuel fumes over the years do you think maybe

I think its just aftermarket stuff that fits after you have to faff about with for a bit
As said get a long bolt Trev to get started , you cant wind it right up as it will hit the floor but it will pull the buger into place

[TREVCOS]

Cheers guys, yes, I was thinking I couldn't put a mega long bolt in or it would hit the floor. Thanks for the tips guys. Good to know it's common.