Plastic trim / fairing clips

[Guyver68]

Hi - does anyone know what could be used instead of these #*!(@$ useless little plastic clips Honda has holding the bike together? The ones in the front popped out on a long trip and the replacement ones won't stay in so my front cowl panels rattle when I ride.

Thanks.

 

[DNSarnia]

I bought these [ame]http://www.ebay.com/itm/250895513887?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT[/ame] on ebay. There is a variety of lengths and thicknesses. You do need the correct replacement - as you've found out.

 

[Guyver68]

Yeah - I have used the exact OEM replacements and I bought the kit you recommended off ebay. They still pop out. So to reiterate my original question: Does anyone know of something else that can be used instead of these plastic clips?

 

[Gizmo]

Yeah - I have used the exact OEM replacements and I bought the kit you recommended off ebay. They still pop out. So to reiterate my original question: Does anyone know of something else that can be used instead of these plastic clips?

Looks like I'll NEVER be taking my bike apart!

 

[whitehawk]

I would be looking for something like this...
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/20786/i/hotbodies-racing-well-nuts?WT.ac=SLIsearch

NB This link just found at random - no idea of these are appropriate or correct size, but the design looks stronger and re-usable unlike the plastic things Honda use. They were the only things on my Pan European that seemed really cheap and nasty.

 

[Karlak50]

rear cowl removel

Hi, I'm trying to get the rear cowl off but a couple of the clips just spin and won't unscrew. How can I get them out? Thanks karla

 

[durhamjohn]

point nose pliers do the trick

 

[Karlak50]

Thanks, I'll try that again.