Lower plastic panel removal and install

[basic700]

I’m going to remove oil side panels on both my winder and viper, has anyone used the plastic push pins to reinstall the panels like what use to be used for the nytros?? I wanna go that route but don’t know what size pins to order

 

[GR8BBQ]

Many here (including myself) have installed rivnuts in the chassis after panel removal. Then you reattach the panel with screws that thread into the rivnuts. This works great and allows you to remove the panels easily when desired. A more permanent solution vs push pins.

 

[sideshowBob]

I also would recommend the rivnut approach...works great.

 

[fatchance]

Many here (including myself) have installed rivnuts in the chassis after panel removal. Then you reattach the panel with screws that thread into the rivnuts. This works great and allows you to remove the panels easily when desired. A more permanent solution vs push pins.View attachment 174855

Nice bling!

 

[Srxspec]

I have used plastic push pins, but not the ones from a Nytro, I use the ones found commonly on many ATV & UTV models. Drill the holes out and install them, works great. I've also installed the rivnuts as well (just did them on a 2024 model). Both work very well.

https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Hardware-2005-ORRIV-Nylon-Rivet/dp/B00HMZEXO0These are the push pins I use

 

[GR8BBQ]

Nice bling!

Serves two purposes... A) I can easily tell which screws to remove to get my panels off, and B) bling.

 

[basic700]

Thanks for the quick responses guys. I did my research before i posted this, i didnt like the rivnut idea, as of now, just for the fact Ive never dealt with them and the fact if you dont do it properly they will spin. ive dealt with them push pins for years. yeah they break once in awhile but they plastic so no big deal pop out, slap in a new one. Allen, do you remember what size drill bit you used for them push pins?

 

[Srxspec]

The pins measure about 0.326" in size, I think 11/32 drill bit if I remember correctly.

 

[74Nitro]

I use those Honda ATV style push rivets also, but I find they work best when I drill the hole about 7.5mm, even though they are specified at 8mm.