Tank bolts

[Ewhite6]

I was hoping someone would be so kind as to give me he measurements on the bolt that holds the gas tank to the frame. Someone was nice enough to take both of mine last night along the master cylinder cap from my roommates sv650.

 

[paulinus]

Man, I'm not sure on the measurements nor am I mechanically savvy enough to guess at it. :-\ I can tell you that I didn't tighten mine well enough one day and both vibrated out before I realized it. :spank: I just rode gently to the hardware store and one of the workers helped me fit some. They didn't have any stainless ones tho. I later went to the Fastenal store and picked up a pair for less than 50 cents.

I hope that helps :-\

 

[maverick1970]

I'm at work but will get you the measurements tonight when I get home.

 

[Popeye70]

The bolts are M6 bolts if I read the Service Manual correctly, but I didn't find the bolt length in my 2 minute browse through the manual.

Edit: They should be fastened with 7 Nm (0.7 m*kg, 5.1 ft*lb) torque.

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

On my 07, from the base of the washer to the end of the threaded bolt is 15mm.

(The bolt head is an allan head, with a built in flat washer)

 

[Ewhite6]

15mm is what I was after, I am off to the hardware store in the morning

 

[bushboarder]

I can tell you that I didn't tighten mine well enough one day and both vibrated out before I realized it.

Hahaha don't mean to laugh, but I had a similar situation. Didn't tighten one of mine and after 15-20 minutes of riding, it worked loose. Fortunately, I was able to pluck it off the frame while riding before it fell into the abyss.

 

[maverick1970]

I took these pictures from the bolt that came out of my 2007. You'll see the length of the entire bolt. The length of the threads (after the washer). And the pitch of the threads (1.0). Hope that helps.

McMaster-Carr

 

[maverick1970]

I would say a M6 x 1.0 x 14mm socket head cap screw would do.

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

I'd put a torx head bolt in there if you have thieves in the area....

 

[maverick1970]

I'd put a torx head bolt in there if you have thieves in the area....

Even better idea!

 

[cap'n]

I had one vibrate out too, along with one on my front wheel fairing. I ordered the OEM ones along with a boatload of other stuff from bikebandit, and I got an extra for each. Now I check the torque on those bitches weekly.

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

I had one vibrate out too, along with one on my front wheel fairing. I ordered the OEM ones along with a boatload of other stuff from bikebandit, and I got an extra for each. Now I check the torque on those bitches weekly.

A flat washer and lock washer would proabably take care of it.. I'd use SS if you go this route..