Those friggin plastic screws

[QuincyGixxer]

Tried to change my oil and coolant today, but spent way too long just trying to get the dam plastic screws out and ran out of time. I would think a flat, pronged piece of metal to slide in on both sides would work beautifully - does anyone have one or know if there are any you can buy?

Any other tips for getting these dam things off?

[slammp]

you turn them 1/4 turn and the center can be popped out making the whole thing easy to pry out of the hole. Putting em back is the same - pop em in push in the center and 1/4 turn. Use a small (2" long) flat head.

[Jim]

go on the parts fiche on bettencourt's website and post what part you're talking about

[FTMS]

I use a door panel removal tool like this:



They come in different size, so just get one that fits those screws.

[QuincyGixxer]

I use a door panel removal tool like this:



They come in different size, so just get one that fits those screws.

That's EXACTLY what I was thinking of. So glad someone made these!

[EFD 05 1K]

I might be getting some of those myself...it would save me from buying new ones every other oil change!

[Lxpony]

Whenever I change the oil on my GSXR I replace those cause the plastic threads ALWAYS strip out on me. They are 1/4 plastic rivets. I get them from Autozone. Like $2.50 for a set of 3. WAY easier then trying to reuse old ones.

[Pigman]

May take all of 5 min to strip that bike down to the frame ur Def doing it wrong.....

[Jaynnus]

go on the parts fiche on bettencourt's website and post what part you're talking about

Do you seriously need a schematic to know what a plastic screw is?

[Pigman]

Do you seriously need a schematic to know what a plastic screw is?

and Yes.....surprisingly he does. And I have revoked your GSXR card in Full now go buy a Kawi and never come back pls....thanks and have a nice day

[Jim]

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There's 2 or 3 different plastic screws for GSXR bodywork. If he listed which one he's talking about, then someone could chime in how to properly remove them, so they can be reused.

["Dangerous" Dan K]

Do you seriously need a schematic to know what a plastic screw is?

It's official... I'm in love with

[DoubleRGirl]

is it the kind that's like a molly where it expands when it's pushed in? if there's a hole in the center just push something in there and should pop out. some of them you have to unscrew slightly and then they pull out too