DIY Cheap Mods
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 274
Likes: 7
From: Western Pa
Thanks Tidbit.
From my touring section post: Had to go back and check since my memory failed me as I was typing last night.
3/8-16 is the thread size. The frame is only 3/8 thick where the peg bolt goes through, so you don't need anything very long. I have no contact with the primary cover but YMMV.
Martin EB23 Shoulder Pattern Eyebolt, 3/8" Bolt Diameter, 1" Eye Inside Diameter, 1-11/16" Eye Outside Diameter, 1-1/4" Shank Length, 1300 Rated Capacity: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific Martin EB23 Shoulder Pattern Eyebolt, 3/8" Bolt Diameter, 1" Eye Inside Diameter, 1-11/16" Eye Outside Diameter, 1-1/4" Shank Length, 1300 Rated Capacity: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
I have not used these yet as I only received them last week. They look like they might be forged??? If so, I would hope they are stronger than the zink grade 5 stuff from Home Depot.
From my touring section post: Had to go back and check since my memory failed me as I was typing last night.
3/8-16 is the thread size. The frame is only 3/8 thick where the peg bolt goes through, so you don't need anything very long. I have no contact with the primary cover but YMMV.
Martin EB23 Shoulder Pattern Eyebolt, 3/8" Bolt Diameter, 1" Eye Inside Diameter, 1-11/16" Eye Outside Diameter, 1-1/4" Shank Length, 1300 Rated Capacity: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific Martin EB23 Shoulder Pattern Eyebolt, 3/8" Bolt Diameter, 1" Eye Inside Diameter, 1-11/16" Eye Outside Diameter, 1-1/4" Shank Length, 1300 Rated Capacity: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
I have not used these yet as I only received them last week. They look like they might be forged??? If so, I would hope they are stronger than the zink grade 5 stuff from Home Depot.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,294
Likes: 16
From: in a van down by the river in Ga.
Thanks Tidbit.
From my touring section post: Had to go back and check since my memory failed me as I was typing last night.
3/8-16 is the thread size. The frame is only 3/8 thick where the peg bolt goes through, so you don't need anything very long. I have no contact with the primary cover but YMMV.
Martin EB23 Shoulder Pattern Eyebolt, 3/8" Bolt Diameter, 1" Eye Inside Diameter, 1-11/16" Eye Outside Diameter, 1-1/4" Shank Length, 1300 Rated Capacity: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific Martin EB23 Shoulder Pattern Eyebolt, 3/8" Bolt Diameter, 1" Eye Inside Diameter, 1-11/16" Eye Outside Diameter, 1-1/4" Shank Length, 1300 Rated Capacity: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
I have not used these yet as I only received them last week. They look like they might be forged??? If so, I would hope they are stronger than the zink grade 5 stuff from Home Depot.
From my touring section post: Had to go back and check since my memory failed me as I was typing last night.
3/8-16 is the thread size. The frame is only 3/8 thick where the peg bolt goes through, so you don't need anything very long. I have no contact with the primary cover but YMMV.
Martin EB23 Shoulder Pattern Eyebolt, 3/8" Bolt Diameter, 1" Eye Inside Diameter, 1-11/16" Eye Outside Diameter, 1-1/4" Shank Length, 1300 Rated Capacity: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific Martin EB23 Shoulder Pattern Eyebolt, 3/8" Bolt Diameter, 1" Eye Inside Diameter, 1-11/16" Eye Outside Diameter, 1-1/4" Shank Length, 1300 Rated Capacity: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
I have not used these yet as I only received them last week. They look like they might be forged??? If so, I would hope they are stronger than the zink grade 5 stuff from Home Depot.
Just keep a check on them at stops. 
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 159
Likes: 0
From: CNY
Cracked dash
the diamond plate fix for my cracked dash panel did this same thing for my 83 but let it go with the bike
Still trying to decide if I want to put indicator lights in the dash or mount them up on the bars
Still trying to decide if I want to put indicator lights in the dash or mount them up on the bars
I'll suggest the stock position for a couple reasons: 1.) the plate looks very, very heavy, stark, and utilitarian. If you make it look like some custom replacement, you get kudos. 2.) Less work to go stock, and 3.) think about all that diamond plate withOUT the lights. Sort of a treadplate to get into your 4-wheeler Jeep.
JMO, your ideas may vary. Polished metal does take on another dimension.
JMO, your ideas may vary. Polished metal does take on another dimension.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 159
Likes: 0
From: CNY
I'll suggest the stock position for a couple reasons: 1.) the plate looks very, very heavy, stark, and utilitarian. If you make it look like some custom replacement, you get kudos. 2.) Less work to go stock, and 3.) think about all that diamond plate withOUT the lights. Sort of a treadplate to get into your 4-wheeler Jeep.
JMO, your ideas may vary. Polished metal does take on another dimension.
JMO, your ideas may vary. Polished metal does take on another dimension.
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