DMCTurbo
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For those getting up there in mileage you may want to check your tunnel rivets. My heat exchangers were literally hanging on by a thread. I had to replace them all.
snowdust
TY 4 Stroke Guru
How many miles on your sled?
DMCTurbo
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19000 kms
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Get that speed Demon back together Derek. You should be out on Mud lake by now trying out the new suspension 
DMCTurbo
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Can't get to Mud anymore. Someone put a berm across the road.Get that speed Demon back together Derek. You should be out on Mud lake by now trying out the new suspension
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No way, did not know that.
REDLINE 1
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Replaced all my rivets with stainless button head Allen screws with nylock nuts.
1nc 2000
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These rivets are the same as Japan yamaha rivets.
DMCTurbo
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The ones holding the heat exchangers in were aluminum. I used steel ones to replace them.
Richard Hodgins
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I had tried regular stainless steel rivets and mine came loose again. This time I ordered the staved ones mentioned above. Hopefully they hold longer
What button head screws are ppl using? Must protrude a lot and be a lot bigger
What button head screws are ppl using? Must protrude a lot and be a lot bigger
stgdz
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Check the rear angle mount. Yes I know about the shadows
REDLINE 1
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I had tried regular stainless steel rivets and mine came loose again. This time I ordered the staved ones mentioned above. Hopefully they hold longer
What button head screws are ppl using? Must protrude a lot and be a lot
74Nitro
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Where are you buying these?
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Lifetime Member Tim
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You can buy them in canada from Applifast. $40.00 for a box of 200. I think you have to make an account. Shipping was fast.
BS01-0618 Stavex Fastener
The Avdel® Stavex® Steel Rivet is a multi-grip, high-strength breakstem fastener that is produced in both steel and stainless steel to meet assembly requirements. This blind rivet can replace several grip fasteners, thereby reducing fastener inventory and simplifying stock control. Avdel Part...
shop.applifast.com
Air riveter highly recommended.
