How do you drill & fix cycle wing indicators without wrecking wings??

[zetec]

Wot size drill bits & do I start small then make hole bigger??

I've only got 1 chance of this

[myothercarsa2cv]

Measure, measure, measure, measure some more, measure again, and once more for luck. Put some masking tape where you want to drill so it doesn't wander, use a bluntish bit, the right size, and go for it Go from the shiny side, and don't spin it too fast - a screw gun is the weapon of choice.

 

Though most will say "STOP! Glue it on!" or just bin it

 

Edited by - myothercarsa2cv on 23 Jul 2011 11:19:52

[anthonym]

yes, glue it? My cycle wings are themselves glued on (long story there). Use that black

gungy stuff, I believe it's used for windscreens. very sticky gooey yucky stuff and very effective.

 

"Sikaflex" is the stuff I think.

 

Edited by - anthonym on 23 Jul 2011 12:51:21

[DJ.]

You can use the rubber base as a guide for the hole sizes and a hand drill to give complete control.

 

I just used a rat tail file to enlarge the wiring hole, it's surprisingly easy but does create dust.

 

Duncan

[TonyR]

Better still don't fit them on the wings as they look awful.

They look much better fitted in the headlamps using Fiat barchetta indicators

[James_Russell]

Slightly surprised by the recommendation for a full sized bluntish bit- I would always drill a 3mm pilot hole then enlarge it with a step drill.

[Grubbster]

I used a small drill, then a larger drill, then a dremel - quite straightforward to do. My wings were marked up by CC though, that made it easier.