is there a source for buying Schwinn Kickstand retaining pins?

[49autocycledeluxe]

^^^^^there is a source for these little buggers. right here on the CABE.

 

[GTs58]

I wonder what size screw and type of head it would take to whittle one of those with a grinder and dremel. I've been really lucky and never had to find or replace one. But now that I said that, tomorrow I'll need one.

Edit

Maybe a 10-24 / 8-32 socket cap screw, or a metric socket low head?

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

I'm going to buy a tiny lathe and start making my own.

 

[WillWork4Parts]

Small solid steel rivets may be an easier option...I'll dimension an original and go to the eBay search when I get back home.

 

[SirMike1983]

Flathead tinner rivet maybe.

 

[GTs58]

Small solid steel rivets may be an easier option...I'll dimension an original and go to the eBay search when I get back home.

But the part that goes into the retaining collar is the fat part on the pin. I doubt the really thin head on a rivet would last very long, Might as well use a nail, the head is thicker.

 

[PCHiggin]

Call these guys, Maybe they’ll sell just a couple of pins? If not, Kit seems cheap enough and you’ll have all new stuff

Electra Integrated Kickstand Small Parts Kit » Bob's Bicycles

Replacement small parts kit for Electra integrated kickstands • Kickstand not included Brand: Electra…

bobs-bicycles.com

 

[PCHiggin]

https://www.trekhp.com › ... › Electra
Heres the tool, works great. A copy
of the old Schwinn tool

 

[WillWork4Parts]

Got the dimensions...Do with This information as you please. Nails or Rivets, whatever works for you. Nails just aren't something I work with, but rivets I see quite a bit of options.
This is the important outer diameter that will let the pin fit in the housing hole.

The fatter "hat" portion can't be much thicker than this to fit in the channel of the kickstand collar and still function to retain.

The 2 on the left are just some examples of 5/32" Rivets I have in the bin. Left one is aluminum but I know they make steel heads just as thick. Right one is the actual schwinn pin.

 

[BFGforme]

Cut down a 16 penny nail, works great!