bignige Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 Couple of threads pulled out on the gsxr, they are m6. Are all the ones listed on ebay the same external diameters? Do you dremel the old one out and use a Peter Sutcliffe type grip to force the new one in. I'm tempted to drill straight through and bang a nut on the end. 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlik Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) Drill the old one out then fit new. Go steady drilling the old one out, you don't want to enlarge the hole in the subframe. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SILVERLINE-THREADED-RIVET-INSERT-TOOL-RIVNUT-INSERTER-4-8MM/352835617598?hash=item5226a4433e:g:LGwAAOSw50Bdtpxe Don't be tempted to squeeze too hard or you'll snap the mandrel or strip the threads out of the insert, especially the aluminium inserts. Most tools come with steel inserts but aluminium are available. Edited April 26, 2020 by Phlik 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novarally Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 32 minutes ago, Phlik said: Don't be tempted to squeeze too hard or you'll snap the mandrel or strip the threads out of the insert, especially the aluminium inserts. Wise words. It is not the same as using a pop riveter, as I found out the first time I used a rivnut gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdunc Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 Order up some alloy rivnuts. Do not use steel, the alloy around it will corrode like fuck due to anodic corrosion. If you drill through the frame, I will come round and confiscate the bike. 4 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignige Posted April 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 On the advice of @Phlik and @Superdunc I now have a tool and some alloy nuts heading my way. My treat myself to some drill bits, any idea what size I need? 7/8/9 mm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlik Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 5 minutes ago, bignige said: On the advice of @Phlik and @Superdunc I now have a tool and some alloy nuts heading my way. My treat myself to some drill bits, any idea what size I need? 7/8/9 mm? What thread size are the current rivnuts? I've got m5, m6 and m8 aluminium rivnuts in the garage I'll measure the diameter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignige Posted April 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 44 minutes ago, Phlik said: What thread size are the current rivnuts? I've got m5, m6 and m8 aluminium rivnuts in the garage I'll measure the diameter M6 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlik Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 8.80mm. Try and get as close as you can, I've always preferred them to be a little snug on insertion. If you do imperial then an 11/32nd is a shade under or an S is a shade over 8.80mm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollygiant Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 This kind of tool is cheap enough to use a few times but it won't last long, trust me I know! I use them on some of my products. I do have a better one, which you are welcome to borrow but you would need to come to mine as I use it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlik Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 24 minutes ago, Phlik said: 8.80mm. Try and get as close as you can, I've always preferred them to be a little snug on insertion. If you do imperial then an 11/32nd is a shade under or an S is a shade over 8.80mm @bignige Forgot you were replacing an existing rivnut, drill the flange off it carefully and tap it in to the frame then see what hole size you've got to work with first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollygiant Posted April 26, 2020 Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 5 minutes ago, Phlik said: @bignige Forgot you were replacing an existing rivnut, drill the flange off it carefully and tap it in to the frame then see what hole size you've got to work with first. Or carefully drill the centre out and fold/ squash the flange over and pull it out and you won't damage the hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignige Posted April 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 Flange. 😏 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignige Posted May 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 Thought this was gonna be a pain in the arse but was actually a piece of piss. Cheers ladies 👍 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 21 hours ago, bignige said: Thought this was gonna be a pain in the arse but was actually a piece of piss. Cheers ladies 👍 Looks like I will be doing this soon. The rivnut was turning , so had to drill the head off one of the Allen bolts that holds the pillion footrest hanger onto the frame Actually , looking at your photo it may be the same one as you have changed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignige Posted May 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 A dremel and a crap flat bladed screwdriver got the old ones out. I'd seriously be tempted to replace them all. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 The others don't seem too bad, there always has to be one awkward barsteward though, doesn't there ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark/Foggy Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 A passenger held on by RivNuts, you are having A Giraffe aren't you.... Fuck me that's not a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignige Posted May 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 2 minutes ago, Mark/Foggy said: A passenger held on by RivNuts, you are having A Giraffe aren't you.... Fuck me that's not a good idea. Standard footpeg fitment, I can vouch that one or two ladies have been on the back.. 😋 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark/Foggy Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 Well they have clam action when you open the throttle, but I am still shocked from a design point of view. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark/Foggy Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 Just to clarify, this is about motorcycle design, not a slur on those that are obviously running the planet and ultimately limiting the number of toys that we can purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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