Deluxe Tour-pak Hinges
#52
01-03-2011, 10:08 AM
Tourer
Now if the instructions suggest that the procedure for drilling out the rivets is to continue to drill right through the tour-pak, I have a probelm with this. The metal of the rivets is much harder than the tour-pak plastic so the drill bit would deflect off and damage the tour-pak. Not cool!
The screws do fit without using a drill bit to enlarge the holes (mine are in and I didn't drill them), but the fit is very tight. The screws worked like self taping screws.
#53
01-03-2011, 10:43 AM
The instructions do not say to drill out the holes (At least my instructions don't.). The instructions (steps 4 and 5) say to use the 3/16" bit to drill out the "eight hinge rivets". It says nothing about drilling out the tour-pak lid or base holes.
Now if the instructions suggest that the procedure for drilling out the rivets is to continue to drill right through the tour-pak, I have a probelm with this. The metal of the rivets is much harder than the tour-pak plastic so the drill bit would deflect off and damage the tour-pak. Not cool!
The screws do fit without using a drill bit to enlarge the holes (mine are in and I didn't drill them), but the fit is very tight. The screws worked like self taping screws.
Now if the instructions suggest that the procedure for drilling out the rivets is to continue to drill right through the tour-pak, I have a probelm with this. The metal of the rivets is much harder than the tour-pak plastic so the drill bit would deflect off and damage the tour-pak. Not cool!
The screws do fit without using a drill bit to enlarge the holes (mine are in and I didn't drill them), but the fit is very tight. The screws worked like self taping screws.
Mark
#54
01-03-2011, 01:37 PM
Road Captain
Maybe we should form a committee to determine the absolute best way to install these.
2 weeks later...
Committee findings: 1) Call ahead to set appointment. 2) Take new bike in trailer back to H-D. 3) Explain to Service Tech that in spite of 14 different methods explained on line, you are not confident enough to drill out a rivet and you would really prefer a trained professional install your new hinges. Don't forget to thank your Svc Tech and be sure to tell him you tip, then wink.
2 weeks later...
Committee findings: 1) Call ahead to set appointment. 2) Take new bike in trailer back to H-D. 3) Explain to Service Tech that in spite of 14 different methods explained on line, you are not confident enough to drill out a rivet and you would really prefer a trained professional install your new hinges. Don't forget to thank your Svc Tech and be sure to tell him you tip, then wink.
#55
01-03-2011, 02:20 PM
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Same here. No way that machine thread screw is going to screw through the TP material and into the hinge and not create some stress points.
#56
01-03-2011, 02:21 PM
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Maybe we should form a committee to determine the absolute best way to install these.
2 weeks later...
Committee findings: 1) Call ahead to set appointment. 2) Take new bike in trailer back to H-D. 3) Explain to Service Tech that in spite of 14 different methods explained on line, you are not confident enough to drill out a rivet and you would really prefer a trained professional install your new hinges. Don't forget to thank your Svc Tech and be sure to tell him you tip, then wink.
2 weeks later...
Committee findings: 1) Call ahead to set appointment. 2) Take new bike in trailer back to H-D. 3) Explain to Service Tech that in spite of 14 different methods explained on line, you are not confident enough to drill out a rivet and you would really prefer a trained professional install your new hinges. Don't forget to thank your Svc Tech and be sure to tell him you tip, then wink.
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01-03-2011, 04:35 PM
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