What size screw for wind shield?

[tedrogers]

Not having a good run of late, seem to be breaking all sorts of plastic fasteners on my FZ6.

Was lucky enough to be able to slot the end of the bit that was broken off and stuck in the bike and back it out gently with a driver / pliers:

What I would like to know is:

1. What size is this / type, i.e. metric or imperial. It measure 5mm x 14mm so I guess it's an M5, but it is also exactly 1/2 inch long...so I wonder if it is indeed imperial. But don't Japanese manufacturers only use metric anyway?

2. Is there a better type of metal / alloy screw I can use and does anyone know of a place to get a kit or something nice and bespoke?

Thanks everyone.

 

[ibsrp]

I switched mine out when I got my new windshield and they were metric. 5mm just like you said. I may have used 12mm length because in the US 14mm length are hard to find.

I used stainless steel button allen head and they worked nicely.

 

[tedrogers]

Thanks dude that is good to confirm with someone!