A little angry,and frustrated.

[Lew L]

Push pins

Just put in push pin panel fasteners ( I added a metal back plate with pop rivets ). the fasteners are like the many push pin style all over the :spyder2:

Lew L

 

[PMK]

Just put in push pin panel fasteners ( I added a metal back plate with pop rivets ). the fasteners are like the many push pin style all over the :spyder2:

Lew L

Absolutely could work and offer another option. Certainly will not corrode or be shiny.

Done correctly, this is probably the best low cost, and least complicated solution that many here should utilize if they desire adding a fastener.

I had considered doing this, but opted for something a bit more upscale and also readily available to me.

A person could also drill and fit a round rubber grommet to the outside panel, then use the grommet friction to secure a screw the engages a backside panel hole.

Or as others posted, fabricate a lanyard tether so the panel is not lost to the road, but remains with the machine via the lanyard.

No doubt many varied options and methods. I suspect even a section of self adhesive backed Velcro may work if done right.

 

[Mikey]

Thanks for the info. I like the looks of the Camloc vs the Dzus fastener. They are lower profile and less obtrusive.
I found a site that sells them to the public (well I hope so). https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productselection.asp?Product=CAM2600

Ive got stuff from them in the past, they are good to work with!!!

 

[PMK]

Ive got stuff from them in the past, they are good to work with!!!

Took a deep breath after seeing those prices, seems a bit expensive to me.

 

[ThreeWheels]

I used some velcro along the edge to secure the panel.

 

[h0gr1der]

This thread finally pushed me to but the Dzus fasteners to make sure mine stays secured. With my luck I'd probably end up in the same boat, even with the new style side panel.

 

[bluewoo]

I keep mine lubricated with o ring lube and never had this problem. They wear out because they are dry/torn from not being lubricated.push/pull tears them..................never lost one and never will - these are useless once they are damaged or dried out, lubricant keeps them soft like there supposed to be.

Still laughing about the OP's story though man bad luck for sure!

 

[rugercharger]

I know from reading on this forum about some people losing their side panel. so i always made sure that mine was always seated firmly into the rubber grommets. so...... off i go on a ride. going about 75 or so. i got to my destination. got off the spyder. took off my helmet, and "MY SIDE PANEL ON THE LEFT SIDE, THE ONE EVERYONE REMOVES TO CHECK OIL........GONE!!!
so this side panel could be anywhere on this 26 mile stretch. i packed up,got back on and started on my return trip. I am going about 50 55 mph to maintain a decent speed for the other vehicles.
i am looking into the median and the westbound lanes... "BAM" as i look in front of me there it is, right in the middle of my lane, no time for a maneuver, tried to miss it going over it, guess what this is a spyder rear wheel in the middle.....crunch! the split second i saw it, it looked pretty good. NOT NOW.
anyone have any advice on securing this panel?:

the dealer that i deal with does say that the grommets wear out and get replaced. well thats fine. i can understand this especially when it pertains to the cover that is removed alot. BUT!!! I am not willing to risk this again. this will be approximatly a 300.00 incident. i will be replacing the grommets with new ones and i will be securing these covers. i have been fine with no inicident until i hit the highway on a windy day going 75mph. also this panel for my spyder has been discontinued. i did find it on the web.

 

[ChicagoSpyder]

When in doubt, 100 mile an hour tape hyea: