Fuel Tank front hold-down bolt

[rocketjohn]

I have a kit of stainless metric nuts bolts and washers....they have been invaluable in Rocket maintenance. Except for the decorative bolts like holds the instrument panel on the tank. I will eventually have all exposed fasteners replaced with stainless. The fuel tank bolts were the first for they original ones indeed vanished the first time I raised the tank!

 

[idk]

I lost mine at around 30,000 miles. Never did get round to replacing it.

 

[1olbull]

****, I was looking at that diagram and didn't see it.
A hex head bolt will be easier not to strip out, anyways.

I agree, and much easier to install with a long allen wrench.

 

[rainman]

Lowes /Homedepot/ACE, local hardware store, old tin can in the garage with various nuts and bolts

What if u ain't got a garage

 

[1olbull]

I lost mine at around 30,000 miles. Never did get round to replacing it.

Riding with no nut, I would worry about unexpected bumps to my own nut!

 

[joesoap]

I Use a painted steel hex bolt now...ive lost 2 stainless bolts on 2 seperate ocasions in this location never to be found again. I took Mr Charles Darwin's advice and evolved by using a magnetized long reach hex on a 3/8 socket head and keeping the bolt magnetic steel

 

[Grumpy Ole Codger]

I Use a painted steel hex bolt now...ive lost 2 stainless bolts on 2 seperate ocasions in this location never to be found again. I took Mr Charles Darwin's advice and evolved by using a magnetized long reach hex on a 3/8 socket head and keeping the bolt magnetic steel

Me too! First time I removed the tank I dropped the bolt down into the abyss ! Never did find it..