The parts manual for the TR states the metal clips that hold fairings and such to the bike are called "clip nuts" part #7651465. Husqvarnas aren't very common, so searching for the part number results in nothing. I searched for a BMW clip nut, hoping it would be the same part recycled to our bikes like because, well, BMW/Husky/KTM mashup crew took four months to deliver my new fender, and now I need replacement clips that I've misplaced and was hoping to get them in quick order. I have found these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1X-M6-6mm-U...Parts_Accessories&hash=item27bd1b16cc&vxp=mtr These: http://www.eeuroparts.com/Parts/32042/Clip-Nut-41357060601/?gclid=CPvWs-iFhb8CFQiUfgodsK8Aew These: http://www.amazon.com/BMW-Genuine-Retaining-Clips-Speed/dp/B00B7FQTKW And this: http://parts.crosscountrycycle.net/p/C-clip-nut-M6/42765305/07147693887.html looks the most promising, but is on a dealer site. Some of them say they are for BMW cars, but it looks like a very similar clip type nut. Problem is, BMW lists M5 and M6 clip nuts. Does anyone know anything more than I do about this?
The "clip-nuts" used on the TR's are bog-standard, generic M5 speed clips, used everywhere in the automotive/ electrical industry. Ebay for the term " M5 speed clips" and they're everywhere. Also available in small blisterpacks at most auto-stores.
Well, I have discovered that they aren't "bog-standard" as I've ordered several different types and none fit into a single fairing clip mount on the bike. These speed clips are M5 speed clips, but they are much smaller and differently shaped than all of the ones I've ordered thus far. These clips are designed to slide into a slot that is made to retain them. They can't a different dimension or they wont fit. The threading is just one factor here, it seems. I've wasted 30 dollars and a couple weeks of my time waiting on the wrong parts to come in. I should have just gone to the dealer to see if they could charge me their ridiculous price for them. :\
Yes, some are wider, deeper etc....but it doesn't take much to narrow them down to fit "the slot". A grinding stone/ grinding belt/ Dremel etc. and it's a few seconds to make it fit. Did it the other week as I was missing 2 of the original clips, took 2 old ones that had "accumulated" their way into the "bits-bin", shaved about 1.3mm off each side of each of the clips, slightly re-bent the "top" with the hole to reduce depth a little and that was it. Then found the 2 missing originals 10 mins later...
