Stinson
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Looking for advice on how to mount these. The plastic rivets that came with the pads are useless.
Thanks
Thanks
kritter5150
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Vector10 said:Looking for advice on how to mount these. The plastic rivets that came with the pads are useless.
Thanks
aluminum rivets i used. i dont know the techical name. but the explosion ones
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I drilled the foam out on the pads itself so the rivet would go far enough in the pad and also used aluminum rivets.
I have some miles on these knee pads and don't really like them. They don't mount far enough out so your knees rest on the outside of the pad. Ordered a pair of skinz protective gear pads
I have some miles on these knee pads and don't really like them. They don't mount far enough out so your knees rest on the outside of the pad. Ordered a pair of skinz protective gear pads

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+1 on the Skinz!
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newtron said:I drilled the foam out on the pads itself so the rivet would go far enough in the pad and also used aluminum rivets.
I have some miles on these knee pads and don't really like them. They don't mount far enough out so your knees rest on the outside of the pad. Ordered a pair of skinz protective gear pads![]()
pics of those?
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kritter5150 said:newtron said:I drilled the foam out on the pads itself so the rivet would go far enough in the pad and also used aluminum rivets.
I have some miles on these knee pads and don't really like them. They don't mount far enough out so your knees rest on the outside of the pad. Ordered a pair of skinz protective gear pads![]()
pics of those?
Here's the link. http://skinzprotectivegear.com/snowmobi ... epads.html. Part # is ACKP400-BK
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kritter5150 said:newtron said:I drilled the foam out on the pads itself so the rivet would go far enough in the pad and also used aluminum rivets.
I have some miles on these knee pads and don't really like them. They don't mount far enough out so your knees rest on the outside of the pad. Ordered a pair of skinz protective gear pads![]()
pics of those?
On my sled...
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Thanks for the info, will try the alum rivets.
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Vector10 said:Thanks for the info, will try the alum rivets.
i never had to drill anything. just used an air riveter. worked great
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I was gonna put a set of the skinz on mine till I found out they wanted the same price as the knee pads themselves to ship them to Canada... Is there anybody up here in Canada that has knee pads and could give some advice on where to get them?
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skidooslayer687 said:I was gonna put a set of the skinz on mine till I found out they wanted the same price as the knee pads themselves to ship them to Canada... Is there anybody up here in Canada that has knee pads and could give some advice on where to get them?
Kimpex??
Yamacat21
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Installed a set of yamaha ones tonight, what a PITA!!! The holes were to big from the factory for the plastic rivets. Ended up using 1/4" aluminum rivets. Reviews on the skins would be cool if anyone has some miles on them.
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put on about 25 miles today with the skinz knee pads. absolutely love them. they stay put with the Velcro, just heated the plastic and the Velcro before install with a heat gun to ensure a good bond. your knees will thank you.
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