Need help with a fastener.

[wyliec]

I have a 2008 spyder. The plastic panels attach with a torx head screw into a metal fastener. I'm looking for a fastener which is similar, but only one sided. This is for locking a sheet metal screw in place. I just need to know the name of the fastener. It's not for the spyder.

[Chupaca]

Not sure but most fastener company online like "Dorman" carry a variety of them. I used the rivet on type but it depens on where it is going to be used. I also find a good selection at home depot in the specialty section. Auto parts may also have something to help you....:thumbup:

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I don't know how you can have a one-sided fastener, so I can't picture what you need .... But check McMaster Carr their assortment is pretty good .......Plus you can talk to human being about what you are looking for :yes:...... Mike :thumbup:

[asp125]

So you need a blind sheet metal fastener where you only have access from the front. Can it be a bolt? There are blind nuts and jack nuts for that.

[Flamewinger]

I’ve worked with What are called “tinnerman“ nuts which are clip on type with a threaded center hole. Also the left side of my ST uses a twist off type of attachment. You’d have to check the BRP for those parts.

[Flamewinger]

Also, if you check out the belly pan for Goldwings, you’ll see a twist on fastener. For the life of me I can’t remember what they’re called.

[retread]

If it's like the fasteners for the oil tank panel on a GS, they're DZUS fasteners, they need an anchor that fits.

john

[wyliec]

I’ve worked with What are called “tinnerman“ nuts which are clip on type with a threaded center hole. Also the left side of my ST uses a twist off type of attachment. You’d have to check the BRP for those parts.

That's what I'm talking about, tinnerman clips. :thumbup: The ones I'm used to don't clip on.

[Cavman]

Are you looking for Dzus fasteners?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dzus_fastener

Aircraft Spruce should carry them.

[Flamewinger]

Yes that's it! Dzus nuts are used on the belly pan! Thanks! Different to tinnerman nuts.

[Bob Denman]

I've seen some RS/GS bikes converted over to DZUS fasteners: it's pretty darn slick! :thumbup:

[asp125]

That's what I'm talking about, tinnerman clips. :thumbup: The ones I'm used to don't clip on.

You can buy a bag of those at Lowe's

[wyliec]

You can buy a bag of those at Lowe's

I've got Lowe's near me. I'll check them out. Thanks

[asp125]

I've got Lowe's near me. I'll check them out. Thanks

They probably won't know them by the name Tinnerman clips. Ask for spring nuts. https://www.lowes.com/pl/Spring-nuts-Nuts-Fasteners-Hardware/4294710807