Bolts that hold the windshield together?

jrd · 03-28-2008, 09:10 PM

I have a couple bolts on my windshield that could stand to be replaced. Can those be found in a hardware store or is that a dealer item?

Thanks!
John

cactusjack · 03-28-2008, 11:07 PM

Well, if you want an exact match, you're going to have to get them from a dealer or OEM parts retailer like ronayers.com, bikebandit.com or mrcycles.com. ACE hardware can get you pretty close, but the heads are slightly smaller.

They are 6mmx20mm or 6mmx25mm, 2 lengths are used, depending on how many of the chrome plates they pass through.

I broke a couple myself and had to buy some replacements.

audiogooroo · 03-28-2008, 11:48 PM

When I needed longer chrome bolts to keep my grabrails with my trunk mount I got them from here:
http://www.chromebolt.com/

jrd · 03-29-2008, 07:13 AM

Thanks guys!

John

caddman11 · 03-29-2008, 04:16 PM

Does anyone else have problems with the bolts that hold the windshield together? They are the small ones that hold the shield together (10mm heads). I went to adjust my small center shield and when I tried to unloosen them, 2 were stripped and I had to break them off. I ordered new ones from the dealer. Are windshields something the dealer has to assemble (over torqued with an air tool) or factory?

cactusjack · 03-29-2008, 06:03 PM

I mentioned this in another thread, but the first time I disassembled the windshield to clean and adjust the inner windshield, I didn't notice they used 2 different bolt lengths, some are 20mm long, some are 25mm. The reason is some have to pass through more chrome plates. I didn't realize this, and when I put the windshield back together, I used a couple of 25mm bolts where the 20mm should have been. I torqued those puppies tight and then next time I went to take it apart, I broke a few of the bolts off. Live and learn...I spent $30 buying replacement bolts and acorn nuts. That's a mistake I'll never make again.

03-29-2008, 08:25 PM

Fastenal might even have the same bolts. They seem to have everything.

bobzinger · 03-31-2008, 11:04 AM

The bolts are pretty cheap thru Ron Ayers but the shipping was $9. If I had a dealer close I just get them there.

jrd · 03-31-2008, 07:33 PM

I did have a local dealer order them for me. They are a couple bucks. Thanks again for the help.

John

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