isra Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I installed the Rizoma Tail Tidy kit a few months back. It looks great and is well made. Though I have an issue where the two "pop in" retainers are now loose and wobbly. Attached are 3 pictures. I've circled in white the two holes where the pop in retainers should insert, and as you can see in Pic3, it's loose and junky looking :'( Does anyone have a similar issue or advice on how to rectify? Perhaps some shorter retainers at Lowes? Or some kind of plug up? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Perhaps some shorter retainers, washers to fill the gap or sheet metal screws? Beemer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isra Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 I'll attempt to find some shorter retainers and post my results. Did you have that issue with your Tail Tidy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member ch3rryghost Posted March 24, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted March 24, 2016 IIRC this is a common issue with tail tidy kits. I think people ended up purchasing the bigger fasteners and it worked. Did a little search, people had a variety of ways dealing with this, snoop around here: http://fz07.org/thread/3350/installing-yoshi-fender-eliminator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12ival Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 i just left the lose ones out. i think two fit correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isra Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 IIRC this is a common issue with tail tidy kits. I think people ended up purchasing the bigger fasteners and it worked. Did a little search, people had a variety of ways dealing with this, snoop around here: http://fz07.org/thread/3350/installing-yoshi-fender-eliminator Brilliant, thank you. Someone recommended a smaller rivet like such: http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/yamaha/YP-90269-07077-00.html Will post (if) success when I get it. Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator mjh937 Posted March 24, 2016 Global Moderator Share Posted March 24, 2016 I went to a local hardware store and bought a couple of plastic retainer pins that fit properly. I think they were about 25¢ each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duenan Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I find it very strange that the only company that provides washers to remedy this WITH their tail tidy is Vagabond. You would think the more expensive companies like Yoshimura or Rizoma would as well. Engaging with people that have personality disorders on a message board is like arguing with a rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbatrossCafe Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 lol with mine I just put a square of electrical tape over it. The majority of my riding is in the rain and it has held for over 5000 miles, as you can see in this dirty & dark pic: http://i.imgur.com/sQY3czD.jpg But I was just too lazy to go to the store. New ones should fix the issue as people have been saying. I have noticed here and in my car that these cheap fasteners aren't really designed to be reliable after more than a single use. Dual headlights or deathhttp://fz07.org/thread/5384/albatrosscafes-galleryhttp://fz07.org/thread/5174/dual-headlight-upgrade-completed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fearedbynone Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 this is normal. before you removed the tail, these rivets went through 3 layers of plastics. now its only 2. hit up autozone or pepboys (auto parts stores). most have a large selection of replacement rivets. get the shorter ones, same diameter. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChicagoAJ Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Left mine out after installing the Yoshimura tail tidy. Might grab some from a hardware/auto store some time, probably not though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyfan Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Had the same issue after installing my yoshimura kit. For now I just cut 2 pieces of rubber hose to put in between the tail and the clips. It does the job for now, and it doesn't look bad either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwpowere36m3 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I'm sure its in the thread linked above… but you can order a shorter rivet from Yamaha (its used on the FZ-07 between the tail plastic and fuel tank, IIRC). It's the best option IMHO, secure , clean and professional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manny826 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 If you watch the tst industry instruction videos on their product, they swap the tabs out for the ones underneath the side plastic in the middle of the bike area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member avanti Posted April 24, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted April 24, 2016 About any parts store has a variety of different sizes for little money. Shop around. I found ones that fit fine (tight) and came in a package with several different diameters and lengths to experiment with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ChicagoAJ Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 I installed the Rizoma Tail Tidy kit a few months back. It looks great and is well made. Though I have an issue where the two "pop in" retainers are now loose and wobbly. Attached are 3 pictures. I've circled in white the two holes where the pop in retainers should insert, and as you can see in Pic3, it's loose and junky looking :'( Does anyone have a similar issue or advice on how to rectify? Perhaps some shorter retainers at Lowes? Or some kind of plug up? Thanks! Just fyi, I had this same issue and this thread made me want to solve it. The plastic snap rivets from the rear front plastics will work perfectly in those holes. Here's the part #: 90269-07077-00 I ordered 2 from my local dealer, they were like 57 cents each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member sane Posted April 26, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted April 26, 2016 I put a flat washer in under each "rivet" to take up the slack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member dony Posted April 27, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted April 27, 2016 Mine did the same thing. I used some small black rubber washers under them and they fit nice and tight. Looked good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isra Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share Posted April 28, 2016 Sorry for the delay in responding. But yes I went to dealership and got Suzuki (they didn't have Yamaha) shorter clips and now they are stable and stay on fine. Thanks for all the hints and tips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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