Legshield center bolt measurements

jmazza · Post by **jmazza** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 3:28 pm

So today I noticed that somehow the center bolt in my Buddy's legshield has somehow vibrated out and is missing. I'm sure I can order one for $5 plus $10 shipping but I'd just assume find something similar that will fit at the hardware store. Can anyone measure their bolt and let me know the diameter and length?

Thanks!

BeefSupreme · Post by **BeefSupreme** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 6:58 pm

I'd remove one of the other two and take it up to NAPA. My experience is they have a pretty decent selection of automotive bolts in the back.

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 7:20 pm

Another option (in the Phoenix area, anyway) is Ace Hardware. all of them around here still have extensive bolt bins stocked with everything from nylon to Grade 8 steel, panel screws to lag bolts.

Or, hop on the scoot and take a ride to McGuckin's!

jmazza · Post by **jmazza** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 8:02 pm

Where are there two others like the center one? Maybe somewhere under the legshield front cover? I thought that center one was the only one of its size. Of course if I had more I'd take them to the store and check myself! Help me out- what am I missing?!

I know there are two other similar holes for mounting a front rack but I thought those came w/o bolts already in them. Maybe I just need to pull the front cover and check!

Looks like this post says it's a 10mm bolt- just need the length now.

And I guess it's actually a screw, not a bolt.

Tocsik · Post by **Tocsik** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 2:08 am

You talkin' about the big stainless steel screw in the front?
My local Ace has a great assortment of stainless steel screws, bolts, etc.
Much better than the Home Despot (not a typo) or Lowe's.
Just ride your scooter to an Ace and they'll probably let you take a few outside til you find the right one.

jmazza · Post by **jmazza** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 3:32 am

Tocsik wrote:You talkin' about the big stainless steel screw in the front?
My local Ace has a great assortment of stainless steel screws, bolts, etc.
Much better than the Home Despot (not a typo) or Lowe's.
Just ride your scooter to an Ace and they'll probably let you take a few outside til you find the right one.

Yep that's the one. That's what I think I'll do. At least I'm reasonably sure it's a 10mm now!

DanielPerrin · Post by **DanielPerrin** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 3:47 am

jmazza wrote:
Tocsik wrote:You talkin' about the big stainless steel screw in the front?
My local Ace has a great assortment of stainless steel screws, bolts, etc.
Yep that's the one. That's what I think I'll do. At least I'm reasonably sure it's a 10mm now!

I checked my screw. It's a 6 x 1.0 (6 mm and pitch/threads 1.0) screw. The length is about 15 mm.

jmazza · Post by **jmazza** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 5:59 pm

DanielPerrin wrote:
jmazza wrote:
Tocsik wrote:You talkin' about the big stainless steel screw in the front?
My local Ace has a great assortment of stainless steel screws, bolts, etc.
Yep that's the one. That's what I think I'll do. At least I'm reasonably sure it's a 10mm now!
I checked my screw. It's a 6 x 1.0 (6 mm and pitch/threads 1.0) screw. The length is about 15 mm.

Oh wow man thanks! So it's a 6mm and not a 10mm. Good to know!!

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:30 pm

a 6mm bolt needs a 10mm wrench. Go figure.