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Title: What Size Bolt?
Post by: maemae22 on November 03, 2012, 08:58:02 PM
Hey guys,
I have an 05.  I noticed the bolt that holds the brake line in place on the front fork has gone missing.  Does anybody know what size bolt/washer/nut needed to replace.  Is this a safety issue, I've been riding around with it for a little while. 

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Title: Re: What Size Bolt?
Post by: gsatterw on November 03, 2012, 09:21:09 PM
No idea what size bolt. I rode mine around without it for 6 months or so. Over a long time it might cause more strain on the line, but you should replace it every several years anyways. If it bothers you, ride over to the hardware store and try a few out. That is how i replaced damn near every bolt on my bike.
Title: Re: What Size Bolt?
Post by: adidasguy on November 03, 2012, 09:37:53 PM
M6 x 1.0 threads
Whatever length you can get is fine.
Title: Re: What Size Bolt?
Post by: weedahoe on November 04, 2012, 03:17:57 AM
And maybe a drop of blue loctite this time?
Title: Re: What Size Bolt?
Post by: Tombstones81 on November 04, 2012, 04:37:45 AM
Zip tie! hahahaha

had that missing on my old bike as well