Is there such a thing as a bolt thief?

[Mr. Toad]

Okay, this is strange. I happened to notice that there's a hole in the tail rack where a bolt used to be. Is this some strange quirk of the FJR that the rack bolt pops out on it's own or has by bike been bolt burgled? :assassin:

Is this a simple part to find/replace?

 

[sin_loki]

i guess more of it vibrating out then someone "stealing" one bolt. you best resource for a replacement a a True Value or Ace hardware (make sure it is stainless steel!) and add some blue loctite so it does not come lose.

 

[FjrVfr]

A couple of times on long trips I've ridden out with Gaurald's rack and then shipped it back along with stuff I don't think I'll need to cross the plains. This last trip I forgot to bring the original bolts. Ace had some that fit and looked just fine. sin_loki is correct, go stainless and I'd recommend buying all three (3 on a Gen.I?) so they look the same.

 

[Mr. Toad]

A couple of times on long trips I've ridden out with Gaurald's rack and then shipped it back along with stuff I don't think I'll need to cross the plains. This last trip I forgot to bring the original bolts. Ace had some that fit and looked just fine. sin_loki is correct, go stainless and I'd recommend buying all three (3 on a Gen.I?) so they look the same.

Thank you for. Any idea what size?

 

[sin_loki]

you can always try the tried and true method. pull one out and take it to the hardware store and match'em up.

 

[odot]

a.k.a......chinese blueprint.

 

[Mr. Toad]

you can always try the tried and true method. pull one out and take it to the hardware store and match'em up.

As far as I can see, there's only one bolt. It goes in from the top of the rack. Part #21. I'm guessing I'd need #26 too, but... and here's the kicker. Even though they show the parts, they aren't listed as an item for sale. Can I find something like this at Lowes or Ace hardware?

 

[sin_loki]

part #26 look like it is inside your rear fender, look inside for it.

#21 part 90105-08310-00 BOLT, WASHER BASED that be the Yamaha part #

 

[odot]

You guys know that yamaha has their own thread specs, right? Neither metric nor standard threads work on yamaha motorcycles.

 

[Mark]

I think it is someone building an FJR and stealing it one bolt at a time. I'm going out right now and see if anything is missing on mine.

Mark :blink:

 

[Bull]

some bugger took my green neutral light from my dash about six months ago and I still haven't found out who.

 

[kenporider]

some bugger took my green neutral light from my dash about six months ago and I still haven't found out who.

Sorry bro, I needed it.

 

[Bull]

some bugger took my green neutral light from my dash about six months ago and I still haven't found out who.

Sorry bro, I needed it.

That's OK Kenpo - as long as you're using it and it wasn't some bum who took it 'just because'.

There - I feel better now.