Fiamma 200 DJ bike rack

Hi I’m about to fix the rack to my 2001 Symbol. Has anyone used 6.4 pop rivets rather than 6.5 bolts thus not have to remove the upper and lower internal door linings?

Wroxham29 wrote:Hi I’m about to fix the rack to my 2001 Symbol. Has anyone used 6.4 pop rivets rather than 6.5 bolts thus not have to remove the upper and lower internal door linings?

Pop rivets will tend to loosen of with stress and movement so the rack could eventually shear off, I would stick with the bolts.

Bolts 100% as that way you can add some large penny washers to spread the load inside. Personally would not trust a fully loaded bike rack hanging from pop rivets!

Tony

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Have a look at this video, the installation of RIVNUTS I'm assuming you're planning to fasten to steel not aluminium or GRP.

These are commonly used in aviation, and are a better option than pop rivets, especially as the fasteners used to hold your rack can be removed, just with a spanner, Pop rivets need to be drilled out

There are many available, I'd choose stainless steel. You will need an installation tool, see video.

I would, if you think this a good option, just buy some and install them into a steel panel (scrap door from a scrapyard for example) then see what you think before drilling your expensive Mh. Max risk £10 or so.

Alternatively, do as the others say, remove the trim panels and use bolts and penny washers to spread the load

H
Thanks for all your rapid replies. Thought it would be a no no for pop rivets but worth a try. Will look into Rivnuts but if I end up going down the bolt and washer route,any tips on removing the panels?

Hi
Once fitted.


Word of warning, I found that once the rack is fitted I could no longer open the door fully by using the release button  .  I did find a generic offside light cluster for just under £40 though on eBay. Quality not quite as good as original but hard to detect once fitted.




Cheers   Windy

P.S.    Did an explanation of removing door cards but can't find at the mo, will keep looking but it is dead easy.

Hi Tony
Can't find the explanation so.   Remove all plastic dome caps by using the edge of a fine bladed filler knife, make sure they don't fly off never to be seen again 
Then remove all screws and cups. The inner door handle is easily passed through the door card.   Replacing is just the reverse.  It might pay you to purchase a small bag of 15/16 mm x 3.5mm flange head screws and use these instead of the countersunk screws that A/S use. This is because the countersunk screws can pull through the plastic cups when pressure is applied. IMO.   When I took my door cards off I noticed skimpy insulation so I topped it up with more up in stiles and in the rails.

Cheers Windy