Can you redrill and re-rivet carbon fiber cans?

[B12NScott]

Hey there, I have a 2000 B-12 with a D&D Carbon Fiber slipon.  The bike got knocked over in a previous life , and the carbon fiber part of the can is loose.  loose enough to pull the carbon fiber piece off.  Is it possible for me to cut 1/2" off the front of the can, drill out the rivets, drill into the carbon fiber and re rivet the can?  Or.. should I ride it like I stole it and when the can falls  apart get a new one?  The mounting bracket is holding it on, so it won't fall off.  I just would rather fix it.   Thanks for your thoughts.

[Red01]

You should be able to fix it, but be sure to wear a resipator (not a simple dust mask, either) when cutting/drilling C/F!

[B12Teuton]

You probably can, but I wouldn't unless you know ow to work wit carbon fiber.  It's very strong but also very fragile.

[smooth operator]

Yes you can. I had a D&D carbon fiber can on mine befor switching to the high mount Holeshot. I fixed mine a couple of times.  I went to bigger stainless rivots the fist time. I had loosened it up from touching down on corners (keyhole @ Mid Ohio,13@Nelson Ledges,#?@Beaver run) Then someone wrecked my bike for me and I fixed it again. The second time I shortened it about a 1/8" with a cut off wheel and added extra rivots inbetween the other rivots. It felt solid.Also polished up the aluminum to a nice finish to pretty up the flat spot on the bottom. Turned out pretty good. Sold it to another Bandito in the parts section.

[B12NScott]

  Smooth