Common bolt sizes

[greimers]

I started poking around my newly acquired '85 and noticed all the seat bolts were missing. What size/thread are these?

I think I'd also like to get a mixed bag of bolts and screws for future use - what are some common sizes I should look at having in my garage JIC.

 

[one2dmax]

They are almost all 6mm x 1.0 in various lengths for many of the parts. The part number on the fiche gives you the sizes in most cases.

 

[silverado6x6]

Look on Ebay for bags of fasteners, you might find more of a selection from those off of the Venture bikes, Vmax parts tend to get marked up a tad bit. Best deals are the "Make Offer" auctions, you can get some really good deals on those.

 

[greimers]

Good idea to search for different model. I'm looking for a toolkit too so I might do the same for that.

 

[Redbone]

Here is a listing of various fasteners that I've collected, some specific to the Vmax and others with either a good selection, high quality specialty, or usable to hang stuff off your Vmax.
Check out Sean Morley, he has a great selection of fasteners. Inquiry at [email protected]

Vmax specific supplier and a VMOA Member: http://www.mikesayers.com/vmax/screws.htm

Vmax bolt kit supplier, sometimes has kits on Ebay: http://www.desmoparts.com/yamaha/vmax/vmax.htm

Motorcycle fasteners with some Vmax kits:
http://www.mmsacc-stainless.com/html/motorcycle.htm Music - beware!

$$$ Sweet fasteners if you know the size, thread pitch and length:
http://www.probolt-usa.com/Home

Misc. fastener vendors"
http://www.mcmaster.com/# <-- lots of hardware
http://www.scootworks.com/shop.cgi/page=test1.htm/SID=PUT_SID_HERE
http://www.gardner-westcott.com/cgi-bin/switchboard.cgi?cmdMotorPartSearch=styles


Bolt covers: 1) http://www.pro-dec.com/ 2) http://www.probolt-usa.com/aluminium/aluminium-push-in-buttons-cup-washers.html

Let your imagination run wild with your inner mod monkey:
http://www.morleysmuscle.com
http://www.oppracing.com/
http://dmpfasteners.com/shop/
http://www.racebolts.com/

 

[silverado6x6]

I would love to go all stainless, or better yet all titanium fasteners. Saw an episode on "Naked Speed" about a custom cafe build, they took off by what they estimated loosely about 10 pounds from the bike by going with all titanium fasteners.

 

[Redbone]

I would love to go all stainless, or better yet all titanium fasteners. Saw an episode on "Naked Speed" about a custom cafe build, they took off by what they estimated loosely about 10 pounds from the bike by going with all titanium fasteners.

I have been slowly replacing my stock bolts with stainless steel bolts and nuts and I thinking of adding a few of the 12 point ss fasteners in a couple of places.

 

[jagco1]

All my bolts come from here, if you have company you even get better pricing.

http://www.albanycountyfasteners.com/

 

[one2dmax]

I do have engine cover kits and can supply any bolt you'd need but for a few bolts you're better off going to fastenal or local hardware store.

The bolt to hold the seat to the frame at the rear corners (which is a #3 phillips screw) is SCREW,WITH WASHER 90159-06060-00
So, this is a 6mm bolt 60mm long (though I know it is not) 90159-06033-00 was the original part number and 33mm long which is more like it. Even then I don't think you need it that long.

The bolts through the spring and attacing frame bracket is BOLT, FLANGE 95817-06012-00 and shows 6mm x 12mm Long.

Personally I never bolt the seat down since getting it off for jump starting or getting to my paperwork I store under there is so much easier by leaving them out.

 

[CrackerRican]

I do have engine cover kits and can supply any bolt you'd need but for a few bolts you're better off going to fastenal or local hardware store.

The bolt to hold the seat to the frame at the rear corners (which is a #3 phillips screw) is SCREW,WITH WASHER 90159-06060-00
So, this is a 6mm bolt 60mm long (though I know it is not) 90159-06033-00 was the original part number and 33mm long which is more like it. Even then I don't think you need it that long.

The bolts through the spring and attacing frame bracket is BOLT, FLANGE 95817-06012-00 and shows 6mm x 12mm Long.

Personally I never bolt the seat down since getting it off for jump starting or getting to my paperwork I store under there is so much easier by leaving them out.

+1 I never bolt mine down either, makes it much easier to fuel up too