Original rivets to be replaced with removable ones

Cos

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Hi,

Not sure of you have the same frustration like I do when I see some panels (bottom ones especially) which are fixed with permanent rivets that must be drilled in to be able to remove the bottom panel. I have a sidewinder and a Original rivets to be replaced with removable onesTundra and both have the same way to fix the bottom panels.


Of course to work properly on the machine (oil change, chain case, muffler etc…) I would like to remove the bottom panels so there is more room for inspection as well.. For that I must drill the existing rivets and buy new ones to replace every time. Next year, will have to repeat the same procedure…


My question is this: are there any rivets of some sort that can replace the original ones which can be easily unscrewed or taken off without drilling? Then to be put back just the same so next time removing and putting back panels will not require drilling nor spending money on new rivets.


Please send link where to buy and pictures if you have found a solution to this, thanks.
 

firstdoo

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I would stick with the rivets. The only other option you would have would be to go with a rivet nut and a bolt. The down side is obvious though as you would have a bolt head on the bottom side of the belly pan.
 
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