Bolt Question (Cylinder Head)

[Adam R]

It seems I'm missing the little bolt that connects the head at the front of the bike.  And sure enough, oil is leaking from that spot.  I would imagine that I could get a replacement at a hardware store, but I don't know the pitch and length of the bolt - and no dealer around here has it in stock.

Any one with the motor apart care to take a look?


Thanks,

Adam

[JamesG]

AFAIK  its a regular 6mm 1.0 by about 20~25mm long.  You can probably swipe one from another place on the bike (the side covers perhaps) to find the right size and then get one..

Make sure you get a stainless or galvanized hardened one, Don't get the cheap-o black ones they sell at most of the big box stores (Lowes, Home Depot, etc) they rust quick as hell and are weak.

[The Buddha]

They rust...yes...but I have seen some that are 12.9 and some that are 8.8...both of those are hardened steel...pretty strong...but rust yes...Stainless hardware...lovely but impossible to get cos of metric.
Cool.
Srinath.

[JamesG]

Any fasterner supply Co. should have them.  But it might be cheaper to get to the dimensions and go to a bike shop/dealer and ask for one. They might even just give it to you.