Missing fuel tank bolt.

[rdrManny]

Recently I noticed that my 2 month old 07 FZ6 is missing one of the fuel tank bolt(right side). Where can I get replacement? Should I make trip to Yamaha dealer/service? Thanks

 

[Erci]

Recently I noticed that my 2 month old 07 FZ6 is missing one of the fuel tank bolt(right side). Where can I get replacement? Should I make trip to Yamaha dealer/service? Thanks

Of course not. Just pull one of the other bolts out so you can match it and take it to Ace or any good hardware store.
Someone may chime in with exact bolt specs.

 

[ant_mb]

You're looking for part #14. It's $1.75 plus shipping.

Ronayers.com Fiche Desktop Motorcycle Yamaha 2008 FZ6 FUEL TANK

 

[VEGASRIDER]

Recently I noticed that my 2 month old 07 FZ6 is missing one of the fuel tank bolt(right side). Where can I get replacement? Should I make trip to Yamaha dealer/service? Thanks

That's what I did, along with another oil drain bolt. Gets kind of worn after a dozen oil changes.

 

[Erci]

You're looking for part #14. It's $1.75 plus shipping.

Ronayers.com Fiche Desktop Motorcycle Yamaha 2008 FZ6 FUEL TANK

Guarantee you same bolt will be about 50 cents at hardware store.. and no shipping cost. But hey, it's your money

 

[ant_mb]

Guarantee you same bolt will be about 50 cents at hardware store.. and no shipping cost. But hey, it's your money

Probably, but I usually have problems with bolts bought from the hardware store rusting. Maybe I buy the wrong thing.


rdrManny send me a pm with your address and I'll mail you one for free. I replaced mine last year and kept the old ones.

 

[Erci]

rdrManny send me a pm with your address and I'll mail you one for free. I replaced mine last year and kept the old ones.

Now there's a nice offer!

 

[sxty8goats]

I've popped into my local Napa to pick up bolts here and there. If I'm only looking for one or two, they typically just give them to me. A good dealership will just give you one as well.

 

[sxty8goats]

Probably, but I usually have problems with bolts bought from the hardware store rusting. Maybe I buy the wrong thing.


rdrManny send me a pm with your address and I'll mail you one for free. I replaced mine last year and kept the old ones.

Ask for stainless steel. Steel bolts (carbon steel) will rust but are stronger and cheaper. So the default bolt you would be handed would be a carbon steel. It will rust. Stainless is more than strong enough to hold a tank in place.

 

[rdrManny]

Thank you all for useful info. I ordered 2 from ronayers.com. I wanted to put the right bolt. Thank you so much ant_mb for your offer. I guess I was too early to place order !

 

[cap'n]

Yeah I did the hardware store thing first, 2 years ago. It rusted, and quickly. I finally bit the bullet this year and ordered 2 new ones, and it's been much nicer not to look down and see rust.

 

[LERecords]

I check every now and then if they are loose... loctite is it's best friend...

 

[dblaze]

If you are looking for replacement bolts go for stainless steel which are stronger than carbon steel bolts but if you want the cheaper option go for carbon steel but make sure you buy them BZP coated (bright zinc plate) which offers rust protection.