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DIY side cover knob fix - replacement
- Thread starter DogBunny
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There is a lot of good info here to secure side covers. FWIW, I've looked at Jim's (@ThatXS650Guy) and John's (@desmoman900) up close and personal. They look like a solid fix to me. My most likely path is the clip-on nut and Honda bolt. Many thanks to the contributors.
I'll have to keep in mind that the key to access the tool kit is in the tool kit!
I'll have to keep in mind that the key to access the tool kit is in the tool kit!
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Do you have the dimensions of the clip nut you intend to use? The ones I have arent “tall” enough for the thickness of the frame.There is a lot of good info here to secure side covers. FWIW, I've looked at Jim's (@ThatXS650Guy) and John's (@desmoman900) up close and personal. They look like a solid fix to me. My most likely path is the clip-on nut and Honda bolt. Many thanks to the contributors.
I'll have to keep in mind that the key to access the tool kit is in the tool kit!
As an aside I received the rubber grommets for the side panels from Sumo Rubber. They arrived in OEM Yamaha packaging. Go figure? Fit perfect - nice and pliable material.
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Side view of the bolts please.
desmoman900
650 Society Director
See page 2 of this thread
Kawasaki and Honda the same profile?
desmoman900
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No. Just the Honda CBR one, @jetmechmarty has the part number. I initially thought it was from a Kawasaki.
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Thx. How long is the shoulder?
It's looks to be six or seven millimeters. It's not as long as the grommet is thick.
Ordered a pair today. $11.88 Cdn.
Yes, I'm more confident in any of the fixes listed here than I am in the aftermarket parts.
That's odd; every latch roll pin I've removed has come out and gone in only with some rather serious persuasion of the hammer and drift type.
I have two new repro’s I was going to use. The roll pins can be pushed in and out with your finger. A slightly larger roll pin and there’s trouble fitting them into the slot in the frame. The springs are also way too stiff. That’s why I’m looking at alternate methods of attachment.
I'm talking used OEM parts not sure I've ever had a repo. But I've heard not so good reports.
It’s going to require some compression and/or a thinner grommet.
desmoman900
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I bought a thinner one at Home Depot.
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