| Author | Message | ||
     Tankhead |
Anyone using replacement type bolts for front fairing and also could you list the diameter and length. I have a broken collarbone and I am messing these screws up. tanks | ||
| Speedfreaks101 |
I would suggest using stainless allen head bolts. You can get them from Lowes or Home Depot. The thread pattern is 1/4 x 20. You could use 1/2 - 3/4 inch in length. I would also pick up some of the washers that they carry that is metal with rubber on the other side. The rubber side would be the side facing the bodywork. Next you can use loctite stick. Same stuff but much easier to use. BTW make sure that you are using a 27 when installing or removing the Torx and not a 25. | ||
| Tankhead |
Both lowes and home depot only have 25 or 30 torx. damn then all to hell! If i could find the 27 I would just use them. tanks for the info I will look into them. | ||
| Gearhead998 |
Stupid ?, but do you have a factory tool kit? There should be a 27 ib there. | ||
| Bloose |
I replaced all of my lower faring bolts with 1/4-20 ss button heads. I did this because I lost a few to vibration. I was on the road and the button heads are available at any hardware store. I also replaced them all on the lower so they were all the same. I threw an allen wrench in the bag so I have the tool I need any time I need it. I don't like to locktite them in because it makes them a PITA to get off, So I lose one every so often. The factory screws are better though as the shoulder it has keeps from over torquing and distorting the plastic. HTH, B-loose | ||
| Tankhead |
Gearhead, With my broken collarbone it is very difficult to use that little wrench so I went out and bought a 27 torx bit socket. Should work better than the little bastard. tanks | ||
| Barker |
Where did you get a 27 torx bit socket? I can only find it in sets $$. Sears does not sell it by itself. | ||
| Kccyclone |
I picked up my 27 torx bit socket by itself at Advanced Auto.. | ||
| Barker |
I'm leaving right now for Advanced Auto. Thanx (Message edited by barker on June 02, 2006) | ||
| Perry |
I wish Buell would just use better hardware. For example, on the stock pulley cover there are three torx bolts. One is longer, and made of a high quality steel. No problems there. The other two are shorter and appear to be made of recycled soldering wire - they are so soft they strip as readily as Paris Hilton. Why not use the high quality stuff everywhere? I can't believe it would cost more than like $50 extra in manufacturing costs to use high quality steel everywhere. | ||
| Bloose |
My short bolts on the cover appear to be made of the exact same material as the long bolts??? Mines an '03 maybe it changed after that??? B-loose | ||
| Tankhead |
Man o man was that sooooooo much easier. I bought an individual 27 bit at ACE hardware for $6.00<?> and my goodness that went on so much easier. Good Luck Everyone and tanks. | ||
| Beachbuell |
Life is alot easier with the right tools. It is worth the investment. |
