06-09-2020, 11:11 AM
The reason I had those bolts was because I had a Nelson-Rigg Seat bag that I had modified to fit securely on my 2013 and 2014 bikes. Originally, the bag's straps were sewn into the outer edges of the bottom, and had plastic clips.
I cut the straps and bolted them to the bag's base, and used metal clips that fully encircle the bolt. I cut eyelets in the loose ends of the strap that went onto the bolts first so the metal buckle didn't rub the chrome grabrail.
On the 2017, the front bolt was too far forward, on the upper shock mount, and had only a 6mm thread. So I replaced it with a bolt, and ordered 2 of the 42mm 2013/2014 bolts. I used some chrome spacers that were about 15mm thick so the hook ends would stick out from under the seat. But the 42mm bolts were still too long - they went into blind holes, so I had to shorten them around 12mm.
I cut the straps and bolted them to the bag's base, and used metal clips that fully encircle the bolt. I cut eyelets in the loose ends of the strap that went onto the bolts first so the metal buckle didn't rub the chrome grabrail.
On the 2017, the front bolt was too far forward, on the upper shock mount, and had only a 6mm thread. So I replaced it with a bolt, and ordered 2 of the 42mm 2013/2014 bolts. I used some chrome spacers that were about 15mm thick so the hook ends would stick out from under the seat. But the 42mm bolts were still too long - they went into blind holes, so I had to shorten them around 12mm.
(06-09-2020, 11:07 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: chync, no I don't REALLY need it, but it would look good and be handy.Yes, 8x1.25 as Peter noted.
pekingduck, thanks. The thread is the same diameter?