Premium latches- Rivets
#12
I helped a tech install the blind rivets in the lid latch catches using the dealer's blind rivet tool when I had the tour pak repainted as part of my bike repaint project. Took about 5 minutes. I tried using small stainless screws and nuts, but the nuts hit the top edge of the bottom of the tour pak. What's the big deal about getting it done at the dealer if that's the easiest/fastest way to get it done with the right tool?
Carl
Carl
Buuut... there's many dealers that would want to go through the formal process of submitting a work/service order, scheduling it, and then charging the customer the full time that the book calls for the reepair.
While we all know the dealership is ultimately in business to be profitable, there's just some things that can be done, to strengthen a customer's relationship. Maybe that's the case here.
All that being said, I was unaware the black hinges existed, I like them. They look to be flat black, or are they gloss?
#13
Had to replace mine on my '89 Ultra a few years back. Had to update to the new latches with the rivets as yours is (just chrome instead of black). Had a buddy that was a mechanic and had a standard manual rivet setting tool. took about 5 min. Do you have any friends in the mechanic or manufacturing business? Any standard rivet tool will work (right diameter for your rivets, it's a common size). Don't need the HD tool.
#14
I helped a tech install the blind rivets in the lid latch catches using the dealer's blind rivet tool when I had the tour pak repainted as part of my bike repaint project. Took about 5 minutes. I tried using small stainless screws and nuts, but the nuts hit the top edge of the bottom of the tour pak. What's the big deal about getting it done at the dealer if that's the easiest/fastest way to get it done with the right tool?
Carl
Carl
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Carl
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#18
Google "tube rivet" and purchase the dies along with the tool needed. It is going to be around $200.00 if you go this route. The stealership is going to charge you alot more for this tool. Or, just get stainless steel rivets and a cheap rivet gun from Harbour Freight. For the latches to connet together, use a #6 bolt with an acorn nut. That is what I used on the latches to put the hinges together on police bags. Works and looks good.
#20
Premium latches- Rivets (Solved!)
I see this thread is a bit dated but I'll respond anyhow. I came across this thread while trying to solve this same problem this weekend.
I went to our local Lowe's store and bought a pack of stainless steel #4 screws and associated #4 nuts.
This is a perfect solution for the lid-portion of replacement tourpak latches to ensure a tight fit when you don't have a rivet tool or don't want to use rivets in the first place.
Cheers.
I went to our local Lowe's store and bought a pack of stainless steel #4 screws and associated #4 nuts.
This is a perfect solution for the lid-portion of replacement tourpak latches to ensure a tight fit when you don't have a rivet tool or don't want to use rivets in the first place.
Cheers.