tackform bolt

[arachnyd]

greetings,

i installed a tackform mount. it works great, but i would like to move it closer to the handlebar clamp. i need a shorter bolt than came with the mount.

this is the bolt i would like shorter. i would cut down the sleeve.



the bolt that the mount replaced is this:



my questions are:

-is there anything special about this bolt?
-do i have to get a specific grade?
-can i buy this in various lengths at the hardware store or do i need to order from a specialty fastener vendor?

thank you for your help now and in the past.

ba

 

[Haze]

I bought replacement bolts from Amazon.

 

[Woodaddict]

its a stainless steel, low head cap screw(original). don't need the low head. do need the rust proof kind. lowes, ace hardware, etc. its a MM screw as all are MM. you have fine thread and course thread in same sizes. just take your bolt, and match up size and get the length you want

 

[trikermutha]

Thin Socket Screw, Scotch Grip, M10 .. Got this on the parts site but does not give the Grade.

Grade 8 and above I would guess.

 

[JP58]

If that is an F3 you should be able to cut the sleeve and use same bolt . The threads go thru the mount. Doesn't bottom out or interfere with steering. I did mine.

 

[arachnyd]

If that is an F3 you should be able to cut the sleeve and use same bolt . The threads go thru the mount. Doesn't bottom out or interfere with steering. I did mine.

Perfect!

Thank you for this advice. i cut the sleeve and used the same bolt. just what i was looking for.

thanks,
ba