Originally Posted by
biketinker88
I just purchased an older folder. The bike is in great shape with the exception of a missing hinge bolt, pictured below,. I have considered having one fabricated, but before I do that I wanted to check and see if anyone knew of a place I could purchase one, or anyone that has an extra, thanks.
I have the same trouble with a Sears rebadged German folder. Did you find a solution? If you don't have one, I will be trying this:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/118/1197/=ixxeuz
Press in a bushing and re-drill to 9mm:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/118/1128/=ixxgcl
and then drilling & tapping a knob to fit:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#machine-com...-knobs/=ixx3fb
The rod end might need to have the threads chased deeper with a die for my application, though countersinking/boring the tapped knob should achieve the same result. If the 10mm rod end isn't a good solution, then perhaps the 3/8" one will be (with a proper-sized bushing). I know it's an old post, but please reply!