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Old Jun 16, 2018 | 11:29 PM
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What size bolt do I need to replace the pins attaching my pegs? I see bolt kits on places like J&P, but doesn't show the sizes. I'm hazarding a guess it's probably 5/16", but I'd really like to have a clear answer before I go spending money trying to find the right ones. I'd like to get this sorted out tomorrow if I can.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2018 | 12:51 AM
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Go to Harley and buy a couple of bolts.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2018 | 01:55 AM
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Yeah... not going to harley for that... I really don't need to be charged $40 for $1 worth of bolts. Plus tomorrow's Sunday.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2018 | 06:57 AM
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Can you match the old ones?
Take a nut to the local bolt store and find a bolt that fits.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2018 | 08:10 AM
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If you don't have the old bolts to match, measure the foot peg bracket to determine the length you need. Then, take the peg with you to the store and find the largest bolt that fits through the hole.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2018 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Beagleboy
Yeah... not going to harley for that... I really don't need to be charged $40 for $1 worth of bolts. Plus tomorrow's Sunday.
what bike do you have? Bolts & nuts for my bike .99 cents each. A little cheaper then your assumed price.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2018 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Beagleboy
Yeah... not going to harley for that... I really don't need to be charged $40 for $1 worth of bolts. Plus tomorrow's Sunday.
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what bike do you have? Bolts & nuts for my bike .99 cents each. A little cheaper then your assumed price.
Well, Harley's footpeg bolt kit is not $40 and it's not $0.99 either. It's $25 for the two bolts, washers and nuts. They are chrome which adds to the price.

https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...otpeg-bolt-kit

If you don't want to pay the Harley "tax" then take the peg to the store and find the largest bolt that fits the hole. This isn't rocket science.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2018 | 07:32 PM
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I'd use stainless steel and a stainless cap nut with nylon insert.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2018 | 10:15 PM
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As I said. 4180 Screw, Button Head Torx. $1.00 each. (2)
7667 Nut Hex Lock $2.00 each. (2)
50912-72 Spring Washer. $4.00 each. (2) If needed. You didn't mention these. Can be purchased a lot cheaper at Amazon. No were near $40.00, less than $25.00. This is my cost to attach 2 foot pegs. Also got 10% off of list price. $17.90 out the door.
 

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Old Jun 18, 2018 | 08:52 PM
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BeagleBoy, I finally got my footpegs off today. If you're wondering about the pegs on an M8 mine were 3" long overall and are 3/8 with a 16 tpi thread count. Half of the bolt is shoulder, and half is threads. They are a T45 Torx or a TP40 Torx Plus knurled socket head.
 
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