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Jun 8, 2018 | 11:39 AM

#21

Redoilokie

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From: Tulsa

Quote:

Originally Posted by texashillcountry

This is only good if you have the part number to reference.
If you use an online parts finder like https://www.dodgecityharleydavidson....partfinder.htm then you find your bike and what ever bolt you are looking for and the size of the bolt is listed with the part number.
No need to find the part number then look it up somewhere else to find the size.

You can never have too many tools in your toolbox, especially the digital one which has almost unlimited space. I simply provided the link that was missing from the OP for those that care to use it.

Jun 8, 2018 | 08:51 PM

#22

brokefootkenny

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From: chicago

any mechanic worth his salt can identify a bolt thread size by looking at it,

Jun 9, 2018 | 05:51 AM

#23

barneyboy

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From: Plover, WI

Quote:

Originally Posted by brokefootkenny

any mechanic worth his salt can identify a bolt thread size by looking at it,

What if the bolt has worked it's way loose, and is no where to be found? How long was it? What grade? Trial and error from a bucket of bolts?

To quote Redoilokie, "you can never have too many tools in your toolbox", and any mechanic worth his salt will agree.