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New bolts on a 1982 XJ750 -Life hack

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Adam Shaffer, Jun 26, 2017.

  1. Adam Shaffer

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    Just wanted to pass the word on "Life hack" that I found by accident. The bolts to the air box, Side covers, and sure other parts are exactly the same thread pattern ( and a few same length) from the sealed bolt packs that come with a flat screen TV mount bracket. work great and look good.
     
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    that's great but what holds your TV up ?
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    The handlebars
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Being the same thread pattern doesn't mean that they are suitable. Stick to using them in non-critical areas.
     
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    if the handlebars hold the TV and all the channels have sky and treetops on you should slow down :)
     
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    the bolts that were for the tv the bracket is holding. ;)
     
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    I have not tried them anywhere else other then the air box cover ( 3 bolts) and the two side covers ( the battery box cover , and matching cover on other side). I am not sure where else the screws are the same. It was more of a FYI because I almost got ride of the bolts since it did not work for anything around my work shop. Now I will keep them knowing they work on my bike.
     
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    those bolts are metric 6mm by 1 pitch by length or 6x1x length. most any bolt on the bike that takes a 10mm wrench or a "philips" is that size. just incase you
    need to buy some one day
     
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