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Technically Speaking => General Technical discussion => Topic started by: VladTepes on Wednesday, 13 January 2021, 04:28 PM

Title: Seat tail cover - push fasteners ?
Post by: VladTepes on Wednesday, 13 January 2021, 04:28 PM
Where can I buy some new ones of these?
part number?

I managed to break mine when removing (they were really brittle)



Title: Re: Seat tail cover - push fasteners ?
Post by: KiwiCol on Wednesday, 13 January 2021, 04:51 PM
They're a generic item & just about any bike shop or autobody shop would have them.  I got some from a Yamaha farm bike dealer a while back, just cause I was in there .
Title: Re: Seat tail cover - push fasteners ?
Post by: froudy on Wednesday, 13 January 2021, 04:58 PM
Loads on Ebay.
I think these were the ones I used to replace mine. 8mm hole fitment. Just be sure to check the dimensions before you order.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-Panel-Trim-Moulding-Fastener-Clips/270753649030?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
Title: Re: Seat tail cover - push fasteners ?
Post by: grog on Wednesday, 13 January 2021, 06:09 PM
Clark Rubber
Title: Re: Seat tail cover - push fasteners ?
Post by: Notty on Wednesday, 13 January 2021, 07:51 PM
These fit and the ones I used. :)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUZUKI-FAIRING-PANEL-TRIM-CLIPS-RIVETS-FASTENERS-6mm-X10/400840110218?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
Title: Re: Seat tail cover - push fasteners ?
Post by: Mick_J on Wednesday, 13 January 2021, 08:19 PM
I use plastic number plate nuts and bolts, can be used over and over without damage, and it's more secure.
Title: Re: Seat tail cover - push fasteners ?
Post by: froudy on Wednesday, 13 January 2021, 08:42 PM
Quote from: mjgt on Wednesday, 13 January  2021, 08:19 PM
I use plastic number plate nuts and bolts, can be used over and over without damage, and it's more secure.

They would hold really well, but how the hell did you get your hands in behind the seat tail plastics to hold the nuts in place. It's such a tight space in there.
Title: Re: Seat tail cover - push fasteners ?
Post by: VladTepes on Thursday, 14 January 2021, 07:35 AM
OK so notty cites 6 mm,
froudy cites 8 mm

:confused1:

anyone else want to play?
Title: Re: Seat tail cover - push fasteners ?
Post by: Notty on Thursday, 14 January 2021, 07:49 AM
Quote from: VladTepes on Thursday, 14 January  2021, 07:35 AM
OK so notty cites 6 mm,
froudy cites 8 mm

:confused1:

anyone else want to play?
mine are on the bike and they fitted ok  these are the ones I have bought :)
Title: Re: Seat tail cover - push fasteners ?
Post by: froudy on Thursday, 14 January 2021, 07:50 AM
Quote from: VladTepes on Thursday, 14 January  2021, 07:35 AM
OK so notty cites 6 mm,
froudy cites 8 mm

:confused1:

anyone else want to play?

I can't even go out and remove one to confirm the size as I no longer own a GSX1400 😪
At a guess I'd go with Nottys 6mm.
Title: Re: Seat tail cover - push fasteners ?
Post by: gsxbarmy on Thursday, 14 January 2021, 08:52 AM
I'd say 6mm as well - those ones that Notty bought look to be exactly the same as standard
Title: Re: Seat tail cover - push fasteners ?
Post by: VladTepes on Thursday, 14 January 2021, 03:04 PM
OK thanks now to find some in 'straya
Title: Re: Seat tail cover - push fasteners ?
Post by: Mick_J on Thursday, 14 January 2021, 08:09 PM
Quote from: froudy on Wednesday, 13 January  2021, 08:42 PM
Quote from: mjgt on Wednesday, 13 January  2021, 08:19 PM
I use plastic number plate nuts and bolts, can be used over and over without damage, and it's more secure.

They would hold really well, but how the hell did you get your hands in behind the seat tail plastics to hold the nuts in place. It's such a tight space in there.

That's the really difficult bit, but I often put a bit of silicone on the nuts to hold them in place.
Title: Re: Seat tail cover - push fasteners ?
Post by: Hooli on Thursday, 14 January 2021, 08:13 PM
Quote from: VladTepes on Thursday, 14 January  2021, 03:04 PM
OK thanks now to find some in 'straya

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/20x-6mm-Motorcycle-Fairing-Trim-Plastic-Push-Fit-Rivet-Clips-Honda-Yamaha-Suzuki/271284819280?hash=item3f29d5d550:g:8~kAAOxyXp5SQjmj

There ya go. Probably cheaper on there but it's the first ones I found.
Title: Re: Seat tail cover - push fasteners ?
Post by: Kiwifruit on Friday, 15 January 2021, 04:05 AM
Vlad go to a panel beaters or body shop, l use them all the time.
To get them out without breaking l spray WD40 on them and push the centre in until they click then they lift out.
But then you already knew that.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Seat tail cover - push fasteners ?
Post by: VladTepes on Friday, 15 January 2021, 05:01 PM
Thanks all, ordered some