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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: mikeb2411 on November 22, 2014, 04:56:20 PM

Title: Fastener Size
Post by: mikeb2411 on November 22, 2014, 04:56:20 PM: Anyone know what size these screws are (attachment)? I'm guessing M6 thread but have no idea what the length is and don't want to pull them to find out...anyone??
Title: Re: Fastener Size
Post by: maxtog on November 22, 2014, 09:03:09 PM: Quote from: Hellbender on November 22, 2014, 04:56:20 PM
Anyone know what size these screws are (attachment)? I'm guessing M6 thread but have no idea what the length is and don't want to pull them to find out...anyone??

Front Caliper Mounting Bolts: Only torque specs are listed in the service manual, not type/size/length of bolts.
Title: Re: Fastener Size
Post by: datsaxman@hotmail.com on November 23, 2014, 01:11:10 AM: Crud...I bought longer one recently to mount driving lights there.

But...not sure that I remember the thread pitch. 6 x 1.25 x 70 or 75 mm.

I bought 80mm and 85mm bolts, so the originals were shorter.

saxman
Title: Re: Fastener Size
Post by: 3redzxs on November 23, 2014, 04:33:44 AM: Ron Ayers parts fiche has them listed as 10 x 60.
Title: Re: Fastener Size
Post by: philipintexas on November 23, 2014, 08:22:56 AM: I would strongly suggest these are special hardened or high-strength steel and shouldn't be replaced with hardware store quality bolts.
Title: Re: Fastener Size
Post by: maxtog on November 23, 2014, 10:13:34 AM: Quote from: philipintexas on November 23, 2014, 08:22:56 AM
I would strongly suggest these are special hardened or high-strength steel and shouldn't be replaced with hardware store quality bolts.

Probably very good advice. It is amazing how many different types of metal alloys and their various properties. Front brake failure would be one of the most dangerous types of failures I can think of on a motorcycle. Caliper bolts will see a lot of stress- repeated torque, bumps, vibration, road spray/environmental, etc.
Title: Re: Fastener Size
Post by: mikeb2411 on November 23, 2014, 11:59:33 AM: Thanks guys...this is something I'm not ready to mess with and have other "mounting" alternatives for my fog lights. I wanted to know what the screws were, just-in-case!
Title: Re: Fastener Size
Post by: sailor_chic on November 23, 2014, 04:57:22 PM: Quote from: maxtog on November 23, 2014, 10:13:34 AM
Caliper bolts will see a lot of stress- repeated torque, bumps, vibration, road spray/environmental, etc.

And heat!