Windshield Bolt (upper) Size? - Suzuki Volusia Forums : Intruder Volusia and Boulevard Forum

dohebert · 12-16-2012, 01:33 PM

Hey everybody - in the past week, I've noticed an annoying buzz coming from my windshield at 65 mph. I located the buzz by gripping the edge of the windshield while it was doing it; the noise stopped. Visual inspection reveals a missing bolt - it's one of the two small ones with a knurled end & an allen fitting that go into the triple tree. Anybody know the size of that little bolt?

Jendesigner · 12-17-2012, 11:06 AM

Ride your bike to Ace, take out the other bolt, match bolt size, replace and ride

03volusiarider · 12-17-2012, 12:29 PM

I have a couple extra from a memphis shades. What type of windshiel do you have.

rboroff · 12-17-2012, 12:29 PM

Basically as Jendesigner said,

Any bolt will do,

Determine diameter and length you want, and buy a new one.

Make it stainless steel so it will not rust.

Be good

Richard Boroff

Pastran · 12-17-2012, 12:31 PM

Almost sure is 8mm 1.25

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scorpion46 · 12-17-2012, 04:32 PM

I had the same problem with my Memphis shade, I just e-mailed them with my problem saying that it loosened up and fell off, they sent me a replacement free of charge.

dohebert · 12-18-2012, 01:57 PM

Thanks all - I was thinking at first that I could just slip the new one in without taking the windshield off if I knew the size. Now I'm thinking that it's only 4 bolts (2 per side) holding the shield on, and it'll be easier to get the replacement bolt in without the shield in the way, so I'm just going to pull it & use the remaining bolt to get the right size. I'll probably just go ahead & get 2 stainless, and put locktite on 'em. Who knows when the one that's still in there will decide to back out if I ignore it?

Jendesigner · 12-18-2012, 02:44 PM

Just be careful not to get the loctite near the actual windshield. Loctite and plastic do not play well together.

12-16-2012, 01:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
dohebert Senior VR Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,054 Thanks: 32 Thanked 71 Times in 52 Posts	Windshield Bolt (upper) Size? Hey everybody - in the past week, I've noticed an annoying buzz coming from my windshield at 65 mph. I located the buzz by gripping the edge of the windshield while it was doing it; the noise stopped. Visual inspection reveals a missing bolt - it's one of the two small ones with a knurled end & an allen fitting that go into the triple tree. Anybody know the size of that little bolt?

12-17-2012, 11:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jendesigner Senior VR Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: IL, Western 'burbs Chicago Posts: 5,800 Thanks: 5 Thanked 485 Times in 420 Posts	Ride your bike to Ace, take out the other bolt, match bolt size, replace and ride __________________ Jen / "All leather, no lace" 2000 Nomad 1500 \| 2003 Volusia Bike Pics: http://www.volusiariders.com/members...ndesigner.html

12-17-2012, 12:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
rboroff VR Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Hamilton, MA Posts: 247 Thanks: 29 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	any bolt will do Basically as Jendesigner said, Any bolt will do, Determine diameter and length you want, and buy a new one. Make it stainless steel so it will not rust. Be good Richard Boroff

12-18-2012, 02:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jendesigner Senior VR Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: IL, Western 'burbs Chicago Posts: 5,800 Thanks: 5 Thanked 485 Times in 420 Posts	Just be careful not to get the loctite near the actual windshield. Loctite and plastic do not play well together. __________________ Jen / "All leather, no lace" 2000 Nomad 1500 \| 2003 Volusia Bike Pics: http://www.volusiariders.com/members...ndesigner.html

12-17-2012, 12:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pastran VR Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	Almost sure is 8mm 1.25 Sent from my iPhone using MO Free

12-18-2012, 01:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
dohebert Senior VR Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,054 Thanks: 32 Thanked 71 Times in 52 Posts	Thanks all - I was thinking at first that I could just slip the new one in without taking the windshield off if I knew the size. Now I'm thinking that it's only 4 bolts (2 per side) holding the shield on, and it'll be easier to get the replacement bolt in without the shield in the way, so I'm just going to pull it & use the remaining bolt to get the right size. I'll probably just go ahead & get 2 stainless, and put locktite on 'em. Who knows when the one that's still in there will decide to back out if I ignore it?

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