| Author | Message | ||
     Surfsofa |
I've a few T27s missing here and there - on the chin spoiler and the mudguard. What's the precise spec of those and what suitable alternatives would be good? | ||
| Arry |
I believe most of those are standard 1/4-20 ( 1/4'Diameter-20 threads per inch), any hardware store, various heads -- phillips, allen, straight slot... | ||
| Electraglider_1997 |
Arry is correct. 1/4-20 | ||
| Teeps |
Except they are shoulder screws. I've looked for cheaper replacements for the standard shoulder screws, with no luck. Sleeves or collars could be made easy enough, if you have a lathe. | ||
| Poppinsexz |
I was going to recommend a place to get them, so I checked and  damn the price is stupid high now. | ||
| Etennuly |
Don't forget you need them to be of stainless. It is not that big a deal to go milk the cow for them(HD parts), for as few as you need.  Ya might want to check where ever you get them.....often buying one at a time can cost as much as a bag of ten. | ||
| Nobuell |
I did look for replacements one upon a time however it does not match any standard Shoulder Bolts that I have been able to find. I believe they are purpose built for the application. | ||
| Argentcorvid |
I bought a bag last time i needed one. they also are the right ones for the airbox cover, iirc. | ||
| Tootal |
I got a bag of them from Al a few years ago. I don't now if he still sells them though.  | ||
| Teeps |
Tootal Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - I got a bag of them from Al a few years ago. I don't now if he still sells them though Yeah, American Sport Bike does have them: $4.10 ea. | ||
| Callawegian |
You might try totallystainless.com | ||
| Nobuell |
The problem is they are not standard dimensions thus not available through normal fastener sources. They must be a Buell custom design. | ||
| Teeps |
Nobuell Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - The problem is they are not standard dimensions thus not available through normal fastener sources. They must be a Buell custom design. Agree! I've been looking, again, since this thread started. The best we can do, without knowing the actual OEM supplier, is to use spacers like these: http://www.aluminumspacers.com/as31-14-10.html 20 of the above would cost me $20 shipped to my door. With a truss head stainless steel screw 1/4-20 x 3/4" length and shorten them 1/8". http://www.grainger.com/product/6LE38?gclid=CNOOpa LepMACFYNsfgodAX0Anw&cm_mmc=PPC:GooglePLA-_-Fasten ers-_-Screws-_-6LE38&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=6LE38& ef_id=U95WvwAABBxJIacJ:20140821160539:s There is a Graingers in town so I can avoid shipping cost. For 20 of these it would be about $25 with CA sales tax. So it would cost about (me) $45 for 20 sets. Plus the hassle of managing the collars during assembly, etc... At $4 a piece for the real Mc Coy. One has to reconcile whether it's worth the hassle of multiple orders and some hand work for the savings. In 8 years I've only had to replace 2 of these shoulder screws.... | ||
| Dougm |
This is what I did. Worth it to have just what I needed. http://www.kutterharleyonline.com/harley-davidson/ screw-shoulder-1-4-20x.66-with-2510-patch-ca0012.0 2a8 | ||
| Buewulf |
Related question: does anyone have a part number for the long, "gas tank" cover shoulder bolts? | ||
| Teeps |
From the link above: CA0012.02A8 Should be a part number for a bag of 5 pieces @ $12.00. That is a deal! The plastic washers are not included. Called local HD dealer the screws sell for $3 apiece. The pn above is for a bag of 5. He said because they are Buell parts, I would have to buy all 5. (Message edited by teeps on August 21, 2014) | ||
| Callawegian |
I have been using the non-shouldered truss head screws with vinyl washers for 18K with no ill effects. It makes reassembly after service easier than using the shouldered screws. 3/4" screws work for all the body work without trimming so far. | ||
| Teeps |
Interesting. Care to share the vinyl washer info? | ||
| Sharkguy |
I lost a couple on my chin fairing and changed them all out for non shouldered ss buttonhead allens. I back them with a ss washer. A drop of blue locktite and your good to go. | ||
| Reepicheep |
Don't do that with the translucid plastics, they are a lot more likely to break and fracture. The solid color plastics are pretty tough though. | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
Those little nylon washers are readily available at your local lowesdepot. Bring in an example and you will find them easily. |
