Frame Maintenance - Rivet Removal

FRAME MAINTENANCE

Rivet Removal

CAUTION: Do not drill outside the rivet into the frame as that will weaken the frame.

NOTE: Rivets that are removed will be replaced with the next larger size bolts.







1. Drill a 1/8-inch pilot hole through the rivet.







2. Drill an 11/32-in hole through the rivet (3/8-in and 10-mm rivets), or drill a 3/8-in hole through the center of 7/16-in rivets.







3. Remove the rivet head.







4. Drive out the rivet with a punch.
5. Remove the support.