Chrome Bolts on Softail
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Chrome Bolts on Softail
Hello everybody, i recently purchased the 12 chrome bolts and washers from ACE Hardware that are on the rear of the Deluxe body through the fender and other areas which normally come in an ugly silver torx and purchased them in Chrome button style with Hex. I purchased the exact length and thread as stock.
My question is the dealer sheet says it should be grade 5 bolts but the one in Ace Hardware doesn't say a grade. Has anybody had an experience with these or have any idea what grade they are? The person in ACE wasn't sure....its a whole section dedicated to chrome nuts, bolts, caps, etc with pictures of motorcycles and cars...but wanted to be on the safe side.
Also, by anychance does anyone know the torque specs for these 12?
2014 CVO Deluxe
My question is the dealer sheet says it should be grade 5 bolts but the one in Ace Hardware doesn't say a grade. Has anybody had an experience with these or have any idea what grade they are? The person in ACE wasn't sure....its a whole section dedicated to chrome nuts, bolts, caps, etc with pictures of motorcycles and cars...but wanted to be on the safe side.
Also, by anychance does anyone know the torque specs for these 12?
2014 CVO Deluxe
Last edited by dirtyike; Feb 19, 2015 at 06:32 PM.
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If there are no markings then its a grade 2. In this application you should be fine. See this chart https://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-i...ade-chart.aspx
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The specs would be in the 2014 Softail service manual. I guess I'm the one to tell you it's time to buy one.
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Here is the Best TQ values I've found on Bolts if you don't have a HD manual...
Hope it help ya... now all you others can copy it.. as it took me yrs to find it...
http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/hdtorquevalues.htm
Hope it help ya... now all you others can copy it.. as it took me yrs to find it...
http://www.nightrider.com/biketech/hdtorquevalues.htm
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Nope, it has alot of chrome, but not the 12 bolts in the rear section of the bike. Most are covered by the saddlebags, and two depending on the angle you might not see either which are under the seat almost. I would think for all the $$$ it would come standard.
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Just kidding. Its a Harley they have to leave something for you to fiddle with.
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