Re: fender extension: why rivet?

[Paul Fox <pgf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

 > At 04:02 PM 12/5/2000 -0500, Paul Fox wrote:
 > >since i don't have a pop rivet tool, i'm tempted to get some nice
 > >stainless screws and capnuts, and use those to fasten on the front
 > >fender extension.
 > >
 > >any reason not to do this?
 > 
 > Use buttonhead socket screws.  Very low profile with a wide head,
 > looks very much like a rivet from the head side.
 > 

i was just a little worried about clearance on the inside of the fender
(since i haven't actually looked at it yet), and was thinking the capnuts
would go on the outside, with the screw heads toward the tire.  but if
there's room, your suggestion is spot on.

paul
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  paul fox, pgf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (arlington, ma, where it's 37.0 degrees)
  'oh-oh Sprint RS, '91 VX800, DoD #1462, AMA #545601

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