Metric bolts

[cr480r]

Where can a guy buy bolts (besides OEM) that have 8,10,12, and 14mm heads??
I cannot stand being in the middle of a teardown and stopping to go look for a 11mm, 13mm, 15mm, etc...

[oscarmayer]

i posted a awesome oem replica bolt place. do a search for bolts

[Autophysn]

Unfortunately that is kind of a locational thing. I know out here, I have lots of places that I can buy hardware by the pound regardeless of size, length, or thread pitch. But if it is for a specific build, you can buy a stainless hardware kit for that bike.

What about your local hardware store? I know Homedepot doesn't have great selections on stuff like that, but even the local auto shop should be able to help you out.

Personally, I also save a bunch of crap, and have a few buckets full of odds and ends from different repairs. when I am looking for something, I clear an area on the floor and dump the bucket out, usually I will find what I either need or will work ;)

[Howdy]

Where can a guy buy bolts (besides OEM) that have 8,10,12, and 14mm heads??
I cannot stand being in the middle of a teardown and stopping to go look for a 11mm, 13mm, 15mm, etc...

Would you be interested in a box of used atv bolts?
Howdy

[3Razors]

The best I've found that is the closest for most people is Ace hardware stores. They have quite a good selection of metric fasteners. I've always been suprised how much they have. allen head, flange head, stainless, fine thread, ect. they got it!

[Howdy]

The best I've found that is the closest for most people is Ace hardware stores. They have quite a good selection of metric fasteners. I've always been suprised how much they have. allen head, flange head, stainless, fine thread, ect. they got it!

Ace does have a good selection. We have a Large Ace store about 25 miles from here that has metric threaded rod ( or did a year ago ). It's the only place I ever seen it.
Our local Ace store isn't very big, but it still has most of what i ever need.
Howdy

[Tecate 50]

Ace is the place around here!

[SWIGIN]

Would you be interested in a box of used atv bolts?
Howdy

when i get low i go on ebay and buy a few bolt piles and im good for a few years.

[dizasterzrfun69]

ACE...The helpful place

[Autophysn]

I have to agree, The ACE here is small, and expsensive by comparison, but the people are friendly, knowledgable, and you do find what you need dman near every time

[aldochina]

true value, and tractor supply have a decent selection

[8675309]

I have an ACE within a mile of my place.... That's where I got the allen head replacements when I did the oil filter last week. Phillips heads suck.

Do you have a Fastenall in your city? When I need a bunch of something I'll go there to get what I need.

I have two ammo cans full of old bolts and nuts, unfortunately they are all SAE and that helps me none with this little Kawasaki.

[AutoXer]

for small bolts I bought some on clearence from powroll

[oscarmayer]

fastenall near my palce sucks! you have to order jsut about anythign and wait for delivery so i woudl rather use ace on some stuff. next month, I'm doing a $100 order on the oemn reman bolts i found. that'll give me about 3 of nearly every bolt on a honda trike. sure a few one-offs or very large liek mount bolts will not be there, but everything else should be.

[8675309]

The good thing about Fastenal.com is that you can order any bolt you might ever need and they'll have it to your door in a couple days. I needed head bolts for an old AMC V-8 and they were the only ones that could get them to me quickly and with a reasonable price. The local house is good for a lot of standard size stuff around here.

[Dirtcrasher]

Mcmaster has good prices on bolts. Both hex and allens.

But, as far as the hex bolts, you can't get the shoulder on the head and the 8MM bolts have a 13MM or 1/2" head. Never bothered me but thought I'd warn ya.

A few guys have posted some near identical style bolts to OEM available elsewhere. Probably not inexpensive though.

I did not ever find Fastenal cheap or fast but to each there own.

[racerxxx]

^^^^ I agree with DC. I almost always use McMaster, If I order by 11 am, I have them delivered by their driver by 3PM to work(just before quitting time). Saves me the trip and they always have what I need, and they sell everything!

[oscarmayer]

the palce i made a thread about has the 8mm shoulder'd factory style bolts. go lookie! it;s liek $4 for 10

[rdlsz24]

Oscar I saved the site you posted to my faves back when you first posted it since I could see myself buying from them in the future.

http://www.boltmotorcyclehardware.com/index.php?cPath=30_31_43

Rob