Where can I find some after market panel clips for my ST, Honda gets about 3 bucks a clip? Tony
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drrod
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Try the "fastener" aisle at Lowes. They have several different kinds that work. You may have to ream the holes on the ST out a TINY bit to get them to fit (on some holes I did and some I did not have to on mine). I just used a drill bit in my hand when I had to. About 50 cents each.
Rod
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Lowes had em HD didn't last time I looked.
Screw in center not a push pin.
Worked for the inspection covers but their head OD is larger than oem.
Well nuts might be another option for other areas.
Screw in center not a push pin.
Worked for the inspection covers but their head OD is larger than oem.
Well nuts might be another option for other areas.
drrod
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When I said "ream the holes" it is only in a couple of cases and even then, it would take a micrometer to measure how much. The most I had to do was pass a drill bit in and out once without turning it. The stock Honda clips still worked fine. But, I agree, exact sizing would be better.
Rod
Rod
put four of the Lowe's 1/4 inch push type rivet fasteners in my inner fairings just recently. $0.97 for pack of two. was in the automotive fastener drawer in the hardware section. i'll try and post a pic of the package later. no reaming required.
s.d.
drrod, I hope I didn't sound harsh with my reply. I simply threw it out there in hopes that folks wouldn't just decide to start drilling plastic stuff rather than working carefully with the tupperware, as we all know how expensive it can be.
drrod
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No worries. Not harsh at all. I just wanted to let people know that Lowes had some that work just fine. For some reason, the inspection holes in mine were just a smidgen smaller than all the others on the bike and I had to "enlarge" them a bit. Could have made it work without doing it, but it was a very tight fit and I was concerned about getting them back out.
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My Honda dealer is stocking aftermarket (Show Chrome ??) after market push pin rivets in a 10 pack for $3.99.
This will also work, and are a great price, however, I believe they are plastic instead of nylon, and they don't hold up as well.
I've found the 8mm push rivots work better on the bottom of the bike as there is no head to break off, or little arms to break.
but at that price, that's a good option.
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And I just ordered a compliment from ronayers.com. Hmmmm. I just give them to Larry anyways so it's probably OK. haha
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Plastic is nylon, nylon is plastic. What should they be made out of?
Most of the rivets on my bike are original. I found if you are careful removing and inserting them they last a very long time but at 39 cents each I'll take a chance.
Some web sites look like they call them nylon.
fwiw I'd wouldn't know what other plastic you'd make them out of.
If they make chromed ones they might be something cheesy like abs.
TMI nylon trade name for polymer (plastic) family polyamide.
Nylon6/6
Nylon 6.
6/10,
6/12
6-6/6 copoly
11...
and their heat stabalized or super tough varients LOL
fwiw I'd wouldn't know what other plastic you'd make them out of.
If they make chromed ones they might be something cheesy like abs.
TMI nylon trade name for polymer (plastic) family polyamide.
Nylon6/6
Nylon 6.
6/10,
6/12
6-6/6 copoly
11...
and their heat stabalized or super tough varients LOL
Ok I just did a quick search and as of 1 Jan 2018 the B&M reopened under new owners as Cerberus Cycles.
B&M only it looks like for the time being. Nothing but a landing page online. Same store as CST.
A nice ride in decent weather but worth trying other sources. Bolt looks good. For two push-pins I'd pay STealer prices but I doubt that they have them (same type just longer).
B&M only it looks like for the time being. Nothing but a landing page online. Same store as CST.
A nice ride in decent weather but worth trying other sources. Bolt looks good. For two push-pins I'd pay STealer prices but I doubt that they have them (same type just longer).
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i use these and cant tell them apart from the OEM ones. Much better price. Cant remember where I bought them but could find them again if anyone is interested.
http://www.bigbikeparts.com/templates/product.aspx?ProductGuid=3-106&GroupGuid=16#3-106Gallery[pp_gal]/0/
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Marvellous !
i get mine off ebay , theres a good selection .. I search under St1300 fairing clips.