Feels good to have it back on, but I pulled a Dan. I stripped the bolt that holds the axle cap on the rigth side. I didn't realize the damn thing was metric. Should have known, they are Showa's. And believe it or not I couldn't find the SAE grade bolts anywhere but the HD dealership in Milwaukee. So I'm driving there tomorrow to buy two damn bolts. I love it. I'll hit up the Brookfield skatepark on the way back.
Well, the forks are made in Japan (Showa), so yeah. There is some metric hardware misc scattered on the bike. I actually found a website that listed where each bolt is.
I don't get why Harley would use standard measure hardware at all. American car makers moved away from it years ago as far as I know. Maybe they had a lot of bolts left over?
Sucks you have to go all the way to Milwaukee for a couple bolts. Did you try Fastenal? They will rip you off but have a wide selection. Might save some gas.
Haha...yeah not sure why the mix of hardware. I just assumed (and you know what they say about assuming) that they used metric on foriegn made equipment and standard on US made stuff. Same goes for cars, even though they say made in the US and a US company, alot of the parts are made overseas. I checked Fastnal...no SAE standard bolts in the configuration I need 8mm x 1.25 x 35. Eh, its not a huge deal to go for a ride, I'm going to drag Tom with me to the Mil tomorrow and we'll stop at Brookfield and show those Milwaukee punks how to skate...or how not too.
You got it Dan-o! Everytime or if I shear a fork bolt I'll just say I Daned it.
You shouldn't need a high grade for an axle cap, I wouldn't think. I bet they weren't higher than 5. I'd be surprised if you couldn't get it at a decent hardware store.
Yeah, I'm familiar with SAE ratings. According to HD, they need to be SAE 8.8. Not only that it has to be a button top, hex won't work because you can't get a open end or box wrench in there to torque it down.
There are alot things I have no problem using hardware store bolts for, when it comes to my axle, that just ain't one of them.
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Noice!
Great to see it with a front wheel back on (and a mighty slick lookin one at that) and no puddles underneath!
Feels good to have it back on, but I pulled a Dan. I stripped the bolt that holds the axle cap on the rigth side. I didn't realize the damn thing was metric. Should have known, they are Showa's. And believe it or not I couldn't find the SAE grade bolts anywhere but the HD dealership in Milwaukee. So I'm driving there tomorrow to buy two damn bolts. I love it. I'll hit up the Brookfield skatepark on the way back.
These parts:
http://www.hdforums.com/forum/attachments/dyna-glide-models/77381d1257538074-dyna-models-metric-sizes-database-axle-cap-washer-and-bolt.jpg
So is the HD mixed metric and standard?
Well, the forks are made in Japan (Showa), so yeah. There is some metric hardware misc scattered on the bike. I actually found a website that listed where each bolt is.
Bike looks schaweet man! That front tire doesnt look like the Avon...you decide against it?
Glad to to hear there is a new term for stripping or shearing axle bolts!
Dan, you are now famous!
I don't get why Harley would use standard measure hardware at all. American car makers moved away from it years ago as far as I know. Maybe they had a lot of bolts left over?
Sucks you have to go all the way to Milwaukee for a couple bolts. Did you try Fastenal? They will rip you off but have a wide selection. Might save some gas.
Haha...yeah not sure why the mix of hardware. I just assumed (and you know what they say about assuming) that they used metric on foriegn made equipment and standard on US made stuff. Same goes for cars, even though they say made in the US and a US company, alot of the parts are made overseas. I checked Fastnal...no SAE standard bolts in the configuration I need 8mm x 1.25 x 35. Eh, its not a huge deal to go for a ride, I'm going to drag Tom with me to the Mil tomorrow and we'll stop at Brookfield and show those Milwaukee punks how to skate...or how not too.
You got it Dan-o! Everytime or if I shear a fork bolt I'll just say I Daned it.
Which grade do you need? I think SAE just refers to the numbering system of hardness/strength grades.
You shouldn't need a high grade for an axle cap, I wouldn't think. I bet they weren't higher than 5. I'd be surprised if you couldn't get it at a decent hardware store.
Yeah, I'm familiar with SAE ratings. According to HD, they need to be SAE 8.8. Not only that it has to be a button top, hex won't work because you can't get a open end or box wrench in there to torque it down.
There are alot things I have no problem using hardware store bolts for, when it comes to my axle, that just ain't one of them.
Yah 8.8 metric button tops, not at your local hardware store....have a good trip to MKE!
Wow, that's a grade for something like a brake caliper bolt. Are both fork bottoms capped?
No, just one side. It's so you can get the spacers and axle off easier and vice versa...
Oh and yes Dan! I decided against the Avon. A modern bike needs modern tires...just makes sense. I'll put the Avon on the Trump.
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