Skid plate instructions ?

[NY_Nytro]

I moving my skid plate to my new sled. I fould a store locally that sells those compression inserts but I need to know what size drill bit Yamaha says to use when you drill out the rivets.

Thanks

 

[QCRider]

Don't know. Start small and work up to the one that actually works...

 

[russraider]

I do believe it is a 10mm.

 

[NY_SXR700]

It's supposed to be a 10mm but my metric's did not go above 8mm. So a 13/32 works perfect. I also did not have a drill stop that big so I used a washer and ductape. YOU MUST USE THE DRILL STOP. The drill will fly up in ther fast and cach something. Tip#2 add a drop or two of oil to the threads on the tool and the threads on the compression fitting. It can keep you from stripping one out. Doug

 

[NY_Nytro]

thanks

 

[low slung]

HANDY HINT..........do not over tighting the screws that hold the skid plate in,you will destroy the treads on the outside of the inserts.Install new ones to solve the problem.

 

[ger]

Where can I buy the compression inserts , I have 1 that wont stay in
thanks

 

[Duane]

ger - have you tried Kevin at Port Yamaha?

 

[NY_Nytro]

Where can I buy the compression inserts , I have 1 that wont stay in
thanks

A local company near me that sells aluminum (tubing, angled and strips) sells them. So check your phone book for an aluminum seller. Also search "rivet nut" on the net.