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 3.17 mm (1/8 in) pilot hole through the rivet.







2. Drill a 8.73 mm (11/32 in) hole through the rivet.







3. Remove the rivet head.







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