Premium latches- Rivets
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Road Master
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Premium latches- Rivets
I just bought new black premium latches and hinges for my tour pac and most of the replacement hardware is bolts but there are 4 rivets for the latch catches.
Anyone now of a way to install these without the Harley tool?
in case anyone is wondering, the Harley tool which is a glorified vise grip clamp is $275.00!
I'd rather not get the dealership to do it.
Anyone now of a way to install these without the Harley tool?
in case anyone is wondering, the Harley tool which is a glorified vise grip clamp is $275.00!
I'd rather not get the dealership to do it.
6th Gear
Joined: May 2009
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From: sacramento, CA (Roseville)
I just drilled out the rivets. Helps to have a buddy hold the lid while you install the new latches.
Not a difficult process, and I'm not very mechanically inclined.
Biggest issue is to get the tour pack on a soft surface and make sure you have good drill bits when you start (they won't be any good when you finish)
Not a difficult process, and I'm not very mechanically inclined.
Biggest issue is to get the tour pack on a soft surface and make sure you have good drill bits when you start (they won't be any good when you finish)
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Indiana
At first I made the same error as the other responders, then I realized the OP was talking about the LATCH side! Looking at the picture on the HD web site there are in fact 4 rivets.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
But no instructions!
To the OP do the instructions reference the special rivet tool?
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
But no instructions!
To the OP do the instructions reference the special rivet tool?
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: OOB, Maine
Had long rivets on the police bag hinges. Separated them to paint....installed new rivets. Four hands are better for on the bag installation. I got a chunk of steel to place against the head, then use a center punch as it has a broad tapered point. Keep tapping the punch with a hammer on the non-head side until it flairs or mushrooms enough not to slide out.
Adam
Adam
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States right on the instructions under "additional tools and materials required" that the rivet tool is required.
I have no first hand experience, but most leather and feed stores carry rivet setting tools for less than $10. Most are a punch and small anvil.
Tandy Leather and Tractor Supply have web sales if you aren't close to a retail location.
Tandy Leather and Tractor Supply have web sales if you aren't close to a retail location.
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Google "rivet squeezer" you will find many tools similar to the H-D one. E-bay might be a good option. You might also modify a C-Clamp to work.
Of course you could make a simple backer and use a pneumatic or manual rivet set. There is a possibility of messing up the latches or plastic especially if you have no experience with rivets.
Of course you could make a simple backer and use a pneumatic or manual rivet set. There is a possibility of messing up the latches or plastic especially if you have no experience with rivets.
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You can probably replace them with small screws and nut. May have to countersink the plate though. I replaced all of my hardware with screws and nuts when I had my tourpak painted.
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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
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