EXPANDING RIVETS

[Deon]

Have searched the forum but did not find the answer. I know to remove the expanding rivet, you push the pin in and then remove.
How does one replace them again ?


Deon

[O.C.]

Pull the centre pin almost fully out, insert the 'stud' into the aperture and replace the centre pin by pushing it all the way in

Simples   

[Deon]

Thanks OC,
Did try that but did not work. Will get stuck in a bit later again.

Deon

[O.C.]

They can be a bit 'fiddly' especially in awkward areas     

[doebag]

Make sure both panels, or panel and mounting, are touching eachother. Otherwise the clip will not be in fully enough to expand.

[PCPeteUK]

Hi Guys,
having 'broken' a couple of these a number of times - any one recommend a source for replacements as my local joke of a bike shop charges £1.50 each for them.


I realise possibly fleabay but what do I search for

[doebag]

Do an ebay search for 'fairing clips' or fairing rivets'

Note they come in different diameters and lengths. Take one of your good ones out and measure before ordering.

ebay search

[PCPeteUK]

Thanks Doebag...

[Bryn]

They can be a bit 'fiddly' especially in awkward areas     

Like wimmin 

[Lonewolf]

I find when you are re-inserting them it can help to just pinch with your fingers the end so they don't splay out.

[Charlie747]

Like wimmin 

That is so true