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necrotimus · 08-29-2008, 12:38 PM

These came on my bike so I thought they were standard. Since most people don't have them I am claming this as my (and FZ6inNH's) mod

Check them out as they are cheap

Good picture of them

Blue ones for the "other" riders

**FZ6inNH** · 08-29-2008, 12:41 PM

Got 'em on mine!

The dealer yas a bucket of them at the checkout.

**reiobard** · 08-29-2008, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FZ6inNH

Got 'em on mine!

The dealer yas a bucket of them at the checkout.

Something like $1 each in the bucket, I have to get to the dealership and get some...

Blazin FZ6 · 09-25-2008, 04:45 PM

I found some at a local dealership for 50 cents.... nice and cheap

**Sawblade** · 09-25-2008, 05:11 PM

I like my "keyed" plate bolts just fine. License plate theft is WAAAAY too high around here for anything easily removeable.

**Botch** · 09-25-2008, 06:42 PM

My used '07 came with them too. A question, in case anyone might know: what thread size are those things? English or metric?
The reason I ask is that ever since I installed a fender eliminator, those wingnuts and overly-long bolts just look, uh, messy (yeah, I know I'm getting nitnoidy here...

). I'd like to replace the wingnuts with locknuts, then cut the bolts off flush, but I don't yet own a "thread checker" (is that what they're called?)

**Todd08** · 09-25-2008, 07:38 PM

They came with my '08 in june. Thought about gitting rid of them but the extra safety factor kicked in.....decided to keep them.

The dealership tossed them in to seal the deal

**Todd08** · 09-25-2008, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Botch

My used '07 came with them too. A question, in case anyone might know: what thread size are those things? English or metric?
The reason I ask is that ever since I installed a fender eliminator, those wingnuts and overly-long bolts just look, uh, messy (yeah, I know I'm getting nitnoidy here...

). I'd like to replace the wingnuts with locknuts, then cut the bolts off flush, but I don't yet own a \"thread checker\" (is that what they're called?)

If you take the bolt to lowe's or home depot they have specialty nut and bolt section that has a thread key that will tell you the thread size and you can replace the wing nut with a stanless steel locking or wing nut. Hope it helps.

**Botch** · 09-25-2008, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Todd08

If you take the bolt to lowe's or home depot they have specialty nut and bolt section that has a thread key that will tell you the thread size and you can replace the wing nut with a stanless steel locking or wing nut. Hope it helps.

Thank you sir! I knew they had a chain cutter, but not a thread key.

08-29-2008, 12:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
necrotimus Custom User Title Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: W00dbridge Virginia Bike: 06 Red Posts: 428 Rep Power: 8 Member #3695	CHEAP mod -reflective license plate bolts These came on my bike so I thought they were standard. Since most people don't have them I am claming this as my (and FZ6inNH's) mod Check them out as they are cheap Good picture of them Blue ones for the "other" riders __________________ [Insert witty comment here] Last edited by necrotimus; 08-29-2008 at 12:43 PM..

08-29-2008, 12:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Moderator w/ Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 3,151 Rep Power: 51 Member #18	Re: CHEAP mod -reflective license plate bolts Got 'em on mine! The dealer yas a bucket of them at the checkout. __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

09-25-2008, 04:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Blazin FZ6 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Auburn, AL Bike: Red 2007 FZ6 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0 Member #4847	Re: CHEAP mod -reflective license plate bolts I found some at a local dealership for 50 cents.... nice and cheap

09-25-2008, 05:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sawblade Emmitt Nervend Join Date: May 2008 Location: Andrews AFB, MD Bike: Faster Silver 2005 FZ6 Posts: 390 Rep Power: 7 Member #2924	Re: CHEAP mod -reflective license plate bolts I like my "keyed" plate bolts just fine. License plate theft is WAAAAY too high around here for anything easily removeable. __________________ "Forget the bleeding! Is the bike ok?"

09-25-2008, 06:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Botch I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ogden UT Bike: FZ-6, 2007 Blue Posts: 1,442 Rep Power: 21 Member #227	Re: CHEAP mod -reflective license plate bolts My used '07 came with them too. A question, in case anyone might know: what thread size are those things? English or metric? The reason I ask is that ever since I installed a fender eliminator, those wingnuts and overly-long bolts just look, uh, messy (yeah, I know I'm getting nitnoidy here... ). I'd like to replace the wingnuts with locknuts, then cut the bolts off flush, but I don't yet own a "thread checker" (is that what they're called?) __________________ "In the evolution of our species we've gone from knuckle-dragging to knee-dragging." - Keith Code

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