Does anyone know what size thread the bolts are, i cant get to my bike to check at the moment and i have bought a new top clamp.
I know that i will need cap screws instead of hex heads just need thread size.

thanks

 

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what machine do you have--- some are 5/16 and some are 3/8 "

 

its on an 04 ds 650

 

wow, just about the only one I dont know, hold on i will find out for you in a sec

 

Just called my buddy who owns one and he said he knows for sure it is a M8x12.7mm magnetic bolt..... hope this helps

 

Thanks

The m8 helps 12.7 seems very short but i will need longer than stock ones for this top clamp any way so i will get them long so i can cut them to suit.

Not sure why they are magnetic though or does that mean somthing I dont know about ?

Thanks again for taking the trouble to find out [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

The bolts go through the steering stem and have licknuts on the bottom. since you are in Scotland, I would say that you can use anything in the 8mm range. Length is dependent on the clamps you are installing. If you were in the states I would suggest 3/8" x ?" zinc-chromate or stainless bolts to prevent rusting.