Various fastener questions. - SV650.org

lazymanc · 13-06-09, 07:22 PM

Is it ok to replace a flange nut with a standard hex nut? I'm talking about an engine mount bolt (right hand side, bottom of the frame, M12 I think). The original is chewed up and I have some standard stainless nuts from B&Q that might do the job...

Where can I buy a dozen or so push-rivets for the fairings? I broke a fair few of them removing the panels before I discovered the "knack". I've found http://www.nyfast.co.uk/Rivets__and_...rs/Push_Rivets - I think the NRS-5080 are the closest in dimensions to the OEM ones. Problem is, they only sell packs of 1000 and £30 is a bit steep for my needs. And no, I don't fancy paying £1.50-2.00 per rivet off ebay

Generator cover bolts - are they all supposed to have washers? Mine only seems to have 2 bolts with washers, the rest didn't have them.

Finally, slightly off topic - how do you clean the old gasket scraps from the covers without causing gouges in the soft ally? I'm thinking a bit of plastic to scrape them with, maybe an old credit card?

yorkie_chris · 13-06-09, 07:24 PM

I would be happy to use a normal hex nut, but would use a nyloc with a washer.

Use a gasket scraper to scrape gaskets. Or a stanly blade with the back wrapped in tape.

lazymanc · 14-06-09, 10:24 AM

Cheers YC.

Bump - anyone know where I can get some push rivets?

embee · 14-06-09, 06:48 PM

Not sure which bolt you're talking about, but the long engine mount bolt between the cyl on a curvey is a fine pitch M12 thread, so a "standard" nut might not do the job.

13-06-09, 07:22 PM	#1
lazymanc Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 378	Various fastener questions. Is it ok to replace a flange nut with a standard hex nut? I'm talking about an engine mount bolt (right hand side, bottom of the frame, M12 I think). The original is chewed up and I have some standard stainless nuts from B&Q that might do the job... Where can I buy a dozen or so push-rivets for the fairings? I broke a fair few of them removing the panels before I discovered the "knack". I've found http://www.nyfast.co.uk/Rivets__and_...rs/Push_Rivets - I think the NRS-5080 are the closest in dimensions to the OEM ones. Problem is, they only sell packs of 1000 and £30 is a bit steep for my needs. And no, I don't fancy paying £1.50-2.00 per rivet off ebay Generator cover bolts - are they all supposed to have washers? Mine only seems to have 2 bolts with washers, the rest didn't have them. Finally, slightly off topic - how do you clean the old gasket scraps from the covers without causing gouges in the soft ally? I'm thinking a bit of plastic to scrape them with, maybe an old credit card?

13-06-09, 07:24 PM	#2
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Various fastner questions I would be happy to use a normal hex nut, but would use a nyloc with a washer. Use a gasket scraper to scrape gaskets. Or a stanly blade with the back wrapped in tape. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

14-06-09, 10:24 AM	#3
lazymanc Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 378	Re: Various fastener questions. Cheers YC. Bump - anyone know where I can get some push rivets?

14-06-09, 06:48 PM	#4
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,804	Re: Various fastener questions. Not sure which bolt you're talking about, but the long engine mount bolt between the cyl on a curvey is a fine pitch M12 thread, so a "standard" nut might not do the job. __________________ "Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity"

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