rivet nuts

[Wingwong]

I just done the exhaust side lower panel with them ,,, love it

What size did you go with?

 

[Wingwong]

I used m6 button head bolt with nor lock washers and aluminum rivet nuts.

Have you ridden the sled after installing rivnuts?
Wondering if you noticed any vibration etc...

 

[Sevey]

One more point I forgot to mention.....

When I was doing mine, I realized that in several of the spots out of 9 total rivets, there is access to the backside, so in those cases you can easily just use a SS screw and NUT on backside. Sure its not as easy to remove/install as you have to hold the nut from spinning but some of them are quite easy to get at.

Just something Im considering on the ones that are a pain in #*$&@ to use rivnuts.

Dan

Dan,
Would using a plastic push pin (similar to what is used on nytro's and Alexis) suffice on the areas you can't get at from behind? And hold the rest with a nut and bolt.

Ms

 

[Pstn head]

Have you ridden the sled after installing rivnuts?
Wondering if you noticed any vibration etc...

I've ridden the sled this whole season with the rivet nuts, no plastic vibrations what so ever, changed the engine and chaincase oil several times, it's a must do if your looking for better accsess for maintenance.

 

[Hammer70]

Have you ridden the sled after installing rivnuts?
Wondering if you noticed any vibration etc...

Installed on 3 winders never notice and vibration or noises with panels. There’s 4000 k on sleds since rivet nuts installed. All good

 

[Wingwong]

Installed on 3 winders never notice and vibration or noises with panels. There’s 4000 k on sleds since rivet nuts installed. All good

Hi Hammer70
May I ask what size rivnuts you used and SS or Aluminum?

 

[Hammer70]

Hi Hammer70
May I ask what size rivnuts you used and SS or Aluminum?

They are 6mm and coated metal,this is what is use on all new GM trucks to install mud flaps. I get them from work and have the tool to install,they don’t rust that I have noticed for years now .

 

[Wingwong]

They are 6mm and coated metal,this is what is use on all new GM trucks to install mud flaps. I get them from work and have the tool to install,they don’t rust that I have noticed for years now .View attachment 139882View attachment 139883

Wow thanks
I assume 6m went into the thicker metal without issues

 

[hellflyer]

I used 6mm also on my viper and the large head Phillips shoulder bolts from yamaha. The ones they use on the plastic parts. Seems good for the last 3500km

 

[Wingwong]

I used 6mm also on my viper and the large head Phillips shoulder bolts from yamaha. The ones they use on the plastic parts. Seems good for the last 3500km

OK great I was seriously contemplating those from Yamaha they look good and fit good on every other part so why not on this

thank you

 

[hellflyer]

You'll just have to drill the plastic to accept the shoulder!

 

[Wingwong]

So any idea what drill bit is the best size for the M6

 

[hellflyer]

Not off hand but it'll be the size of the rivet nut O.D.

 

[SAB1]

Great thread. Didn't know it existed. I've been emailing rockerdan for help. Just curious what tool you guys have used for the rivnuts. A lot of the write ups on the net don't speak highly of many of the tools. Also seen a few videos on home made tool you can make with bolt nut couple washers and a coupling nut. No doubt I'm doing this but will be using stainless steel rivnuts for sure. Just gotta find a nice screw with big head

 

[Hammer70]

So any idea what drill bit is the best size for the M6

My rivet nuts were 23/64 drill bit but depends on what rivet nut you buy