2talltim Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) I recently installed a set of mirror risers on my wifes vstar, it came with bolts but the left side is stainless standard thread, and the right is machined aluminum REVERSE thread(i guess the seller/maker could not locate any stainless reverse threaded ones so he made his own) When I instaled them i did get them on but the head of the one bolt felt so soft and if i ever have to adjust or remove them it will have bad results. So my chalenge to you is to find me a 10mm reverse thread stainless bolt at least 3/4" long threads. A zinc plated steal one would be a good replacement to. So you interwebz search Gods do you magic.here is the style bolt i need i believe its called a socket head Edited May 11, 2013 by 2talltim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 To even complicate matters further, you'll need to know and specify the thread pitch you're looking for. A 10 mm bolt comes in both a coarse in 1.5 mm pitch (used commonly for automotive apps) and a fine pitch, which comes in either 1.0 or 1.25 mm pitch...Know anyone in the machine tool industry who would make one for ya? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 I believe it's 1.25Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) Here you go.... http://www.ballerbolts.com/sscl-1030.htmlI think that's it but dayum $15 for a bolt, I only paid $18 for the risers. ..lolEdit never mind that's 1.5 threadSent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 Edited May 11, 2013 by 2talltim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Measure to be sure. That's not the standard thread pitch for M10 fasteners.I'm 99% sure it is, it's the threads that the mirror normally screws intoSent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 http://www.ballerbolts.com/stlehathcaps.htmlEdit: Pauly beat me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Could just say fuk it and buy these... http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?nav=item.view&id=300892827009Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Fastenal, they got stores all over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiodeere Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 I've been machining for over 25yrs.. This is a first?? what a$$hat would put a left thread @ 10mm in a part??? I'm almost wanting to say theres something fishy here about that.. are you sure that what it is??? Wonder where he got a tap?I would most immediately re-tap it for a standard socket head cap screw (that's what you have there) .I'd chase it with a 3/8"-16 tap in a NewYork minute. there will be enough thread to engage. if not go 7/16" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 On mirrors, one is threaded right hand, and the other is left hand.It keeps them from vibrating loose and turning all the time.well, maybe not on some stupid motorcycles, but on the smart ones.edit: Honda uses the left hand 10mm, but I don't remember seeing a cap head screw for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Yes it is the stock Yamaha mirror mounts, he just made a bolt to match so you can mount aftermarket mirror risers. Nothing fishy there, just wish it wasn't a aluminum bolt. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) Here are the risers i installedhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/251228341986?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649I also put a set on my vstrom but they were both right hand threadsSent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 Edited May 11, 2013 by 2talltim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) I've been machining for over 25yrs.. This is a first?? what a$$hat would put a left thread @ 10mm in a part??? I'm almost wanting to say theres something fishy here about that.. are you sure that what it is??? Wonder where he got a tap?I would most immediately re-tap it for a standard socket head cap screw (that's what you have there) .I'd chase it with a 3/8"-16 tap in a NewYork minute. there will be enough thread to engage. if not go 7/16"Then you'd have one SAE bolt on a bike full of metric bolts.If you could live with a hex head cap, I 'd make you one. Edited May 11, 2013 by Earache Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Then you'd have one SAE bolt on a bike full of metric bolts.If you could live with a hex head cap, I 'd make you one.Don't think a hex would work, the heads sit down inside the riser for a flush look, ill go out and snap a pic in a bit.Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Actually you can see it in this picSent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Actually you can see it in this picI have no EDM equipment or any way to make a sockethead cap like that. Sorry about that. Best I could do would a milled, flat screwdriver slot in the head of the bolt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Probably would not be able to get that tight enough without screwing up the slot. Thanks for the offerSent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Maybe a Grainger Supply or as already said, Fastenal. There is a small mom and pop hardware store near me ( Oakwood Hardware ) that has a great selection of metric bolts. Not sure if they carry left handed thread though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thGix Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 I have no EDM equipment or any way to make a sockethead cap like that. Sorry about that. Best I could do would a milled, flat screwdriver slot in the head of the bolt.A quick and easy way to make socket heads on a mill or lathe is to use a rotary/wobble broach. I didnt check the links that were posted so i assume you found your bolt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 A quick and easy way to make socket heads on a mill or lathe is to use a rotary/wobble broach. I didnt check the links that were posted so i assume you found your bolt.Nope they were the wrong pitchSent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imprez55 Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Don't think a hex would work, the heads sit down inside the riser for a flush look, ill go out and snap a pic in a bit.Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2Hex would still work with a spacer and a longer length (might defeat the "pretty" aspect of it though). I like IP's idea:Drill the stock mount and insert a right-hand M10x1.5 helicoil. Either this or drill it out and tap a new RH thread that you have bolts for (metric, inch, whitworth, I don't care) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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