The "What Is This?" game

[RossLH]

True idiots will inadvertently bypass all idiotproofing. It's a talent, really.

[Kiwingenuity]

Well.. that is all true, part of the weeding out process is applied to identify the idiots and stop them getting into these installations to start with...

We also have a nice checklist we usually use when one person does the key thing, they call it to another person who calls it back.  So you actually need to have let 2 idiots in the building..

[yamahonkawazuki]

Odds are minimal then. hadnt seen a setup like this in a LONG time. never did ask what it was for. ( never did see anyone use it either )

[tcmia]

Let's see...


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[yamahonkawazuki]

drawer support?

[tcmia]

Its actually a motorcycle part not OEM tho.

[yamahonkawazuki]

not a funky bar end weight is it?

[Janx101]

reckon its a funky axle nut or other cap type nut ... allen wrench head style

[yamahonkawazuki]

I didn't think about that janx lol. its small whatever it is. ( judging by the woodgrain on the table)

[Janx101]

yeah the woodgrain is what i noticed ... 

[yamahonkawazuki]

perhaps a trim screw of some sort?i don't see much in the way of threads underneath though

[adidasguy]

It is a motorcycle aftermarket "thingie"

[Janx101]

the thing is sitting above the table surface ... so i am thinking collar extending from/part of the internal 'theoretical' screw thread .. so when it would be tightened up the collar would be within a corresponding sunken gallery and the main outer edge of the thing would be flush on the surface ... if that makes sense 

[yamahonkawazuki]

agreed. ill take a stab at it and say to me it looks like a decorate nut for a trim piece. not really large enough to be structural or hold a load. a trim screw/nut if you will. just enough room internally for a small screw to go into.

[tcmia]

There you go. Its an aftermarket tappet cover. Older Honda's have access oles to adjust the valves. Also fits the oil filler on some  shaft drive bikes.

[yamahonkawazuki]

so whos up?

[tcmia]

I think you got it close enough.

[yamahonkawazuki]

KK thank you sir . now up next. this was pulled out of a toolbox at work. I claimed it for use in my goped build. its titanium in construction, and roughly 6" long MAYBE1.5" in width

[yamahonkawazuki]

C'mon folks youd know this one if you think about it long enough. its rated to hold weight, and while in motion. quite strong.

[JAS6377]

Is it a shock absorber of some sort?